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Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. Seated with members of the Rabun County Schools staff, several residents attended the Jan. 27 public hearing about HB 581. The public hearing followed the regular board of education meeting.

Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. Seated with members of the Rabun County Schools staff, several residents attended the Jan. 27 public hearing about HB 581. The public hearing followed the regular board of education meeting.

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School board holds second public hearing for HB 581 comments from citizens

Megan Horn
Thursday, January 30, 2025
Citizens provided their input about the intent of the Rabun County Board of Education to opt out of the HB 581 Homestead Exemption during the second public hearing on Monday, Jan. 27.

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Severe Weather Preparedness Week in Georgia begins Monday, Feb. 3

News Staff
Thursday, January 30, 2025
(ATLANTA) – The Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency, in partnership with the National Weather Service, encourages Georgians to learn and understand the threats of severe weather as well as prepare for various weather events during Severe Weather Preparedness Week on Feb. 3-7.

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A ‘Sign’ you’re in Clayton

Megan Horn
Thursday, January 30, 2025
Motorists traveling through the City of Clayton have probably noticed the green and gold “Welcome” sign erected at city limits while heading northbound on Ga. 15. Thanks to the Clayton Downtown Development Authority (DDA) and local craftsmen, the signage distinguishes Clayton’s city limits.

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Dr. Sargent to speak at community event Feb. 6

Megan Horn
Thursday, January 30, 2025
Dr. Tracy “Trace” Sargent is a search, rescue and recovery specialist with 30 years of experience in her field. Sargent specializes in missing persons cases, canine operations, law enforcement, investigations and training.

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What foods are you craving?

News Staff
Thursday, January 30, 2025
Hello, and happy Thursday. Does everyone feel bright-eyed and eager to talk about diets, exercise, obesity and mental stress in 2025? Yeah, me neither. But I am eager to share good news about those subjects. Dr.
Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun County Primary School teacher Mandy Garcia is this year’s school system recipient of the Philip Wright Award for her commitment and advocacy for children with special needs. Garcia is a special education teacher in a self-contained resource classroom.

Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun County Primary School teacher Mandy Garcia is this year’s school system recipient of the Philip Wright Award for her commitment and advocacy for children with special needs. Garcia is a special education teacher in a self-contained resource classroom.

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RCPS teacher Garcia bestowed Philip Wright Award

Megan Horn
Thursday, January 30, 2025
Teachers are instrumental in shaping the lives of young people, and many times those young people make a difference in the lives of the educators.