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Independence Day Events

News Staff
Thursday, June 27, 2024
When an Independence Day falls on a Thursday, expect popping places like Rabun County to turn the holiday into four consecutive days of celebrating America’s freedom.
Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. Clayton Police Department Chief Andy Strait (from left) presents Investigator Matt Thomas, Assistant Chief John Grist, Sgt. Andy Beck, and Officer Justin Buchanan with awards and medals for their heroic actions and lifesaving efforts for an infant during a call March 5, 2024. The officers’ actions will be recorded in the American Police Hall of Fame.

Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. Clayton Police Department Chief Andy Strait (from left) presents Investigator Matt Thomas, Assistant Chief John Grist, Sgt. Andy Beck, and Officer Justin Buchanan with awards and medals for their heroic actions and lifesaving efforts for an infant during a call March 5, 2024. The officers’ actions will be recorded in the American Police Hall of Fame.

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American heroes for saving baby’s life

Megan Horn
Thursday, June 27, 2024
Police officers dedicate their time and make sacrifices to protect and serve those communities they live in. Clayton Police Department officers Assistant Chief John Grist, Sgt.
Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. Mark Gerrells supporters campaign and cheer on Main Street as passing vehicles honk on Election Day. Gerrells defeated incumbent Sheriff Chad Nichols in Tuesday’s Republican runoff 1,878 votes to 351.

Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. Mark Gerrells supporters campaign and cheer on Main Street as passing vehicles honk on Election Day. Gerrells defeated incumbent Sheriff Chad Nichols in Tuesday’s Republican runoff 1,878 votes to 351.

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Gerrells barrels past Nichols to be sheriff

Megan Horn
Thursday, June 20, 2024
There will be a new sheriff in town next year. Mark Gerrells outdistanced incumbent Sheriff Chad Nichols in Tuesday’s Republican General Primary runoff election. Gerrells received 1,878 votes, while Nichols, a two-term sheriff, received 351 votes. Currently, Nichols is suspended by Gov.
Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. RCWSA members review the FY 2025 budget before voting to approve it at the June 11 regular meeting. The water system and wastewater system total budget is $5,646,604.

Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. RCWSA members review the FY 2025 budget before voting to approve it at the June 11 regular meeting. The water system and wastewater system total budget is $5,646,604.

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Water/sewer rates rising next month

Megan Horn
Thursday, June 20, 2024
Rabun County Water and Sewer Authority (RCWSA) customers will see a 5 percent increase in their water bill and 8 percent increase in their sewer bill beginning July 1. For RCWSA retail customers, the unit rate for water jumps 5 percent from $9.81 to $10.30 per thousand gallons of water.
Photos courtesy of Rabun County SAR. Rabun County Search and Rescue (SAR), Rabun County Fire Services and the Rabun County Sheriff’s Office participate in National Association of State Boating Laws Administrators (NASBLA) Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC) training for boat emergency vehicle operations. The EVOC classroom and hands-on training taught many skills including boater safety, navigation, speed control as well as general boater operation and safety tactics.

Photos courtesy of Rabun County SAR. Rabun County Search and Rescue (SAR), Rabun County Fire Services and the Rabun County Sheriff’s Office participate in National Association of State Boating Laws Administrators (NASBLA) Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC) training for boat emergency vehicle operations. The EVOC classroom and hands-on training taught many skills including boater safety, navigation, speed control as well as general boater operation and safety tactics.

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Public safety trains on Emergency Vehicle Operations

Megan Horn
Thursday, June 20, 2024
It’s that time of year where locals and visitors are headed to the lakes to enjoy recreation on the water with the beautiful backdrop of mountains. Avoiding injury and damages is important on the water with boaters relying on public safety officials to help them in times of need.
Photos courtesy of Rabun County Democrats. Nan and Rick O’Hara enjoy the festivities at the 6th annual Blue BBQ with Kathy and Marcus Booker at the June 15 fundraising event held at the Rabun County Pavilions.

Photos courtesy of Rabun County Democrats. Nan and Rick O’Hara enjoy the festivities at the 6th annual Blue BBQ with Kathy and Marcus Booker at the June 15 fundraising event held at the Rabun County Pavilions.

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Rabun Democrats hold 6th annual Blue BBQ fundraiser

News Staff
Thursday, June 20, 2024
The Rabun County Democrats celebrated their sixth annual Blue BBQ fundraiser Saturday, June 15, at the Rabun County Pavilions. The event featured a down-home BBQ meal, music by Mountain Muse, wonderful silent auction items, guest speakers, and time to mingle and enjoy a gorgeous Rabun evening.