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Deputy sustains minor injuries in collision

CLAYTON– A Rabun County Sheriff’s Office deputy sustained minor injuries after a two-vehicle crash on Georgia 15 near Advance Auto Parts in Clayton Monday evening. Georgia State Patrol (GSP) Post 7 Toccoa responded at 6:07 p.m. Sgt.

FAITH cancels Sweetheart Ball due to COVID surge

Local nonprofit Fight Abuse In The Home (FAITH) staff and board members announced the cancellation of its annual Sweetheart Ball due to a COVID surge.  "After much consideration, we are very sad to announce that we have cancelled this year's annual Sweetheart Ball scheduled for Feb.
Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. A structure fire at 736 Western Way in Rabun Gap Jan. 13 resulted in two fatalities.

Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. A structure fire at 736 Western Way in Rabun Gap Jan. 13 resulted in two fatalities.

Rabun Gap fire results in two fatalities

A structure fire in Rabun Gap Jan. 13 resulted in two fatalities.  Rabun County Fire Services responded to a report of a structure fire at 736 Western Way in the Sylvan Lake Falls Subdivision in Rabun Gap at 7:24 a.m.

Solid program for next football coach/AD

Winning athletic programs at Rabun County High school can easily be found in the fall, winter and spring seasons. That – along with the majestic daily outdoor views and quality academic program – is projected to entice high-level football coach applicants.
Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. Shylan Wood started his job as Rabun County zoning administrator at the beginning of December.

Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. Shylan Wood started his job as Rabun County zoning administrator at the beginning of December.

New administrator in the county construction ‘zone’

The temperatures are dipping into the teens as Northeast Georgians pull out the heavier overcoats for the cold, but despite the weather construction remains a hot venture.