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Three arrested for their links to murder case

News Staff
Thursday, May 26, 2022
A missing person report filed May 20 led to the arrest of three people suspected to be involved with a woman’s disappearance and possible death. An investigation was led by the Macon County Sheriff’s Office in conjunction with the Rabun County Sheriff’s Office.

Daley appointed to water and sewer authority

Megan Horn
Thursday, May 26, 2022
Dee Daley was recently appointed to the Rabun County Water and Sewer Authority (RCWSA). She was appointed by Clayton City Council members at the May 17 meeting.  “I look forward to working with Dee.
Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Law enforcement officials inspect the damage from a three-vehicle crash that occurred in Dillard Monday.

Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Law enforcement officials inspect the damage from a three-vehicle crash that occurred in Dillard Monday.

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Injuries reported in three-vehicle crash

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Thursday, May 26, 2022
Injuries were reported in a three-vehicle crash on Georgia 15 at Ledford Road in Dillard Monday evening. Georgia State Patrol (GSP) Post 7-Toccoa responded to the crash around 5:10 p.m. A white 2011 Nissan Altima, driven by Hao T. Nguyen, 54, of Duluth, Ga.
Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. A Georgia State Patrol trooper investigates the May 23 crash of a tractor trailer. A total of three tractor trailers were involved in the crash.

Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. A Georgia State Patrol trooper investigates the May 23 crash of a tractor trailer. A total of three tractor trailers were involved in the crash.

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No injuries in crash involving three tractor trailers

News Staff
Thursday, May 26, 2022
No injuries were reported in a crash involving three tractor trailers on Georgia 15 at Highway 246 in Dillard Monday around 2:30 p.m. A white 2019 Freightliner Cascadia , driven by Singh Sukhwinder, 47, of Brampton, Ontario;  a white 2016 Mack 600, driven by Gene Larry Martin, 66, of Elkin, N.C.
E. Lane Gresham/Tallulah Falls School. Here the students participate in the graduation ceremony on May 20 at the school.

E. Lane Gresham/Tallulah Falls School. Here the students participate in the graduation ceremony on May 20 at the school.

Tallulah Falls Class of 2022 earns diplomas

News Staff
Thursday, May 26, 2022
The Tallulah Falls School Class of 2022 earned more than $9.5 million in scholarships and the graduates were accepted to more than 125 colleges and universities. See more graduation information inside The Clayton Tribune.
Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Dozens of family members and friends of Rabun County Detention Center Officer Courtney Faith Zajdowicz donned memory buttons of Zajdowicz during Wednesday's court hearing.

Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Dozens of family members and friends of Rabun County Detention Center Officer Courtney Faith Zajdowicz donned memory buttons of Zajdowicz during Wednesday's court hearing.

Reyes gets 15 years for detention officer's death

Megan Horn
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
With dozens of family members and friends wearing pictured memory buttons of their deceased loved one, a Clayton man pled guilty to homicide by vehicle May 25 in superior court and was sentenced to 15 years to serve for the September 2021 fatal crash of Rabun County Detention Center Officer...

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Retirement reception for Free honors deputy for his service

Megan Horn
Thursday, May 19, 2022
CLAYTON– Deputy Tony Free retired from his career in law enforcement and a retirement reception was held for him on May 4. Free was presented with an award for his dedicated service by Sheriff Chad Nichols. Free said he was thankful for the kind retirement reception.
Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Seniors Kane Collins, Ishy Duran and George Juarez browse the Rabun County High School Student Art Show held in the Fine Arts Building May 13. The show featured artwork from students in grades 9-12.

Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Seniors Kane Collins, Ishy Duran and George Juarez browse the Rabun County High School Student Art Show held in the Fine Arts Building May 13. The show featured artwork from students in grades 9-12.

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RCHS Student Art Show showcases creative students

Megan Horn
Thursday, May 19, 2022
TIGER– Artwork was on display in the Fine Arts Building at Rabun County High School (RCHS) May 13 for the Student Art Show and many people came out to see the creative talents of the students. “It’s been a really good year,” said Amy Jarrard, RCHS Fine Arts Department chair and art teacher.