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Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. Forward Rabun/Rabun County Chamber of Commerce members, family and friends, as well as local officials and community members cut the ribbon on the Highway 76 and Highway 441 “Courtney Faith Zajdowicz Memorial Intersection.” Zajdowicz passed away on Sept. 1, 2021.

Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. Forward Rabun/Rabun County Chamber of Commerce members, family and friends, as well as local officials and community members cut the ribbon on the Highway 76 and Highway 441 “Courtney Faith Zajdowicz Memorial Intersection.” Zajdowicz passed away on Sept. 1, 2021.

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Forward Rabun, community honor Zajdowicz at intersection dedication

Megan Horn
Thursday, October 24, 2024
Signage displayed at the Highway 76 and Highway 441 intersection at Walgreens in Clayton city limits recognizes the area as the “Courtney Faith Zajdowicz Memorial Intersection.” The notable recognition honors the memory of Rabun County Sheriff’s Office Cpl.
Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. Visit the informative new display featuring the History of Clayton at the free Rabun County Historical Society Museum located at 81 North Church Street, Clayton.

Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. Visit the informative new display featuring the History of Clayton at the free Rabun County Historical Society Museum located at 81 North Church Street, Clayton.

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History of Clayton on display at Rabun County Historical Society

Megan Horn
Thursday, October 24, 2024
Experience the History of Clayton in an interactive way with the new display at the Rabun County Historical Society. Through the pictures and signs, museum-goers can discover the rich in-depth history of Rabun County, Northeast Georgia and the History of Clayton.
Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. An estimated 50,000 gallons of water was released after a four inch plastic water main developed a leak at Plaza Way on Monday afternoon. It was caused by the large amount of water received during Hurricane Helene, according to officials.

Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. An estimated 50,000 gallons of water was released after a four inch plastic water main developed a leak at Plaza Way on Monday afternoon. It was caused by the large amount of water received during Hurricane Helene, according to officials.

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Water main leak releases 50,000 gallons of water

Megan Horn
Thursday, October 24, 2024
Motorists traveling on Chechero Street near Plaza Way around 2:40 p.m. Monday, Oct. 22, likely noticed water spraying profusely in the area. Standing water could be seen along the parking lot behind the shopping center as well.

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Wilson sworn-in as sheriff’s office interim chief deputy

Megan Horn
Thursday, October 24, 2024
In efforts to make the transition into a new administration at the Rabun County Sheriff’s Office as smooth as possible, Sheriff Mark Gerrells recently hired Interim Chief Deputy Shawn Wilson to lead the agency. Sworn-in by Gerrells, Wilson’s first day was Oct.

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York moves forward after overcoming breast cancer

Megan Horn
Thursday, October 24, 2024
Advocating for your own health and moving forward are important goals for Jolie York after being diagnosed with, going through treatments, and overcoming breast cancer. At age 37, York was very healthy with no family history of breast cancer.
Submitted photo. The Forward Rabun Youth Leadership Program 2024-2025 kicked off with a visit to Foxfire recently. Pictured are this year’s Youth Leadership participants.

Submitted photo. The Forward Rabun Youth Leadership Program 2024-2025 kicked off with a visit to Foxfire recently. Pictured are this year’s Youth Leadership participants.

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Forward Rabun Youth Leadership Program off to a great start

News Staff
Thursday, October 24, 2024
Forward Rabun’s Youth Leadership Program is up and running and off to a great start this year, as participating students were introduced with a visit to Rabun’s own Foxfire Museum and Village.
Submitted. Students from Rabun County participate in Goat and Beef Cattle shows at the Georgia National Fair. Below: Rabun County FFA member Taylor Bush brought home First in Market Class and First in Georgia Born and Bred Class at the Georgia National Fair Livestock Shows Oct. 3-6.

Submitted. Students from Rabun County participate in Goat and Beef Cattle shows at the Georgia National Fair. Below: Rabun County FFA member Taylor Bush brought home First in Market Class and First in Georgia Born and Bred Class at the Georgia National Fair Livestock Shows Oct. 3-6.

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Rabun County FFA attends Georgia National Fair Livestock Shows

News Staff
Thursday, October 24, 2024
The Rabun County FFA Goat and Beef Cattle Showmen attended the Georgia National Fair Livestock Shows Oct. 3-6.