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Man, 33, dies in single-vehicle crash on Hwy. 76 West

Megan Horn
Thursday, March 20, 2025
A 33-year-old man from Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, died in a single-vehicle crash on Ga. 2 (Highway 76 West) near Davis Gap Road on Sunday, March 16. Georgia State Patrol Troopers responded to the crash at approximately 10:09 p.m. “A GMC Sierra truck was traveling west on Georgia 2 (Highway 76 West).

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Clayton passes parking ordinance requiring submission of parking plan

Megan Horn
Thursday, March 20, 2025
Clayton City Council members passed the second reading of a parking ordinance that would require submission of a parking plan during the March 11 council meeting. The ordinance would “provide for parking regulations within the city and the requirement of a parking plan,” according to the ordinance.

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Tribune’s Penrose awarded CNI All Star Award for sales

Megan Horn
Thursday, March 20, 2025
Tony Penrose is passionate about advertising and committed to building positive relationships with his clients as one of The Clayton Tribune’s senior sales associates. That’s why he’s been named one of Community Newspapers, Inc.’s (CNI) “All Stars” for 2024.
Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. Newly appointed Sky Valley Police Chief Ron Baumes is dedicated to the community he serves with passion for the job. Safety and helping residents are key goals and Baumes admits he would not be successful without his wife of 30 years, Annette, by his side. The couple are pictured by their family-owned Dillard restaurant, Annette’s Cafe.

Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. Newly appointed Sky Valley Police Chief Ron Baumes is dedicated to the community he serves with passion for the job. Safety and helping residents are key goals and Baumes admits he would not be successful without his wife of 30 years, Annette, by his side. The couple are pictured by their family-owned Dillard restaurant, Annette’s Cafe.

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Community policing key for Baumes as Sky Valley Chief

Megan Horn
Thursday, March 20, 2025
Transparent communication, helping residents and equipping police officers with the tools needed to be successful are important goals for new Sky Valley Chief of Police Ronald Baumes. The City of Sky Valley announced Baumes’ promotion and his first day serving in the position was Monday, Feb. 17.

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Oconee deputies arrest five

News Staff
Thursday, March 13, 2025
The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office (S.C.) arrested five subjects recently in the county as the result of a search for a suspect who was arrested March 3 by the Anderson County Sheriff’s Office in a homicide investigation. The arrests occurred during the execution of a search warrant on Feb.

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Northeast Georgia 1 Million Cups launching March 26 in Clayton

Megan Horn
Thursday, March 13, 2025
Connections are important in the business world and entrepreneurs especially need a space where they can share ideas and support one another. Rabun County and surrounding counties now have that opportunity with the launch of Northeast Georgia 1 Million Cups on Wednesday, March 26, at 9 a.m.
Photo courtesy Rabun County Schools. Pictured are Back row: Mary Dunham, pre-k teacher, (left); Rachel Dixon, first grade teacher; Jamie Guffie, kindergarten teacher; Laura Welborn, kindergarten teacher; and Heather Stockton, second grade teacher. Front row: Drake Dillard, Jason Bohorquez Hernandez, Ansley Clay, Tori Burt, Principal Carla Truelove, Laith Worley, Lilly Bray, Isaiah Gordon and Rhys Coalley.

Photo courtesy Rabun County Schools. Pictured are Back row: Mary Dunham, pre-k teacher, (left); Rachel Dixon, first grade teacher; Jamie Guffie, kindergarten teacher; Laura Welborn, kindergarten teacher; and Heather Stockton, second grade teacher. Front row: Drake Dillard, Jason Bohorquez Hernandez, Ansley Clay, Tori Burt, Principal Carla Truelove, Laith Worley, Lilly Bray, Isaiah Gordon and Rhys Coalley.

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Rabun County Primary rewarded as Title I Distinguished School

Megan Horn
Thursday, March 13, 2025
Rabun County Primary School (RCPS) administrators, faculty, staff and students show their Wildcat Pride every day by working together to support student achievement. Their teamwork makes students successful and that’s why the school was recently recognized as a Title I Distinguished School.