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Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Dakota Dills stands next to his patrol car. Dills was named the 2021 Deputy of the Year.

Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Dakota Dills stands next to his patrol car. Dills was named the 2021 Deputy of the Year.

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Dills selected by peers as sheriff’s office Deputy of the Year

Megan Horn
Wednesday, December 22, 2021
Ever since he can remember, Deputy Dakota Dills wanted to be part of the change and become a law enforcement officer. His peers saw that passion for helping others and voted Dills as the Rabun County Sheriff’s Office Deputy of the Year.
Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Several volunteers in the community pass out presents, candy and Christmas cheer to children at the Christmas toy drive held at the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia last Friday.

Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Several volunteers in the community pass out presents, candy and Christmas cheer to children at the Christmas toy drive held at the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia last Friday.

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Food Bank of Northeast Georgia gives out toys to children

News Staff
Wednesday, December 22, 2021
Several volunteers in the community pass out presents, candy and Christmas cheer to children at the Christmas toy drive held at the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia last Friday.
Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Mark Stewart, volunteer for Paws 4 Life, brings Buffy for exercise and to greet customers at the Art Sale and Clothing Rummage set up by Gallery 441 and Tallulah Gorgeous in Dillard to raise money for Paws 4 Life. Buffy was one of the dogs available for adoption at the event.

Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Mark Stewart, volunteer for Paws 4 Life, brings Buffy for exercise and to greet customers at the Art Sale and Clothing Rummage set up by Gallery 441 and Tallulah Gorgeous in Dillard to raise money for Paws 4 Life. Buffy was one of the dogs available for adoption at the event.

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Sale to benefit Paws 4 Life raises $491

News Staff
Wednesday, December 22, 2021
Gallery 441 and Tallulah Gorgeous in Dillard held an Art Sale and Clothing Rummage last weekend and raised $491 for Paws 4 Life. The event was held at the retail stores, located at 6795 Highway 441 in Dillard and featured dogs ready for adoption from Paws 4 Life.
E. Lane Gresham/Tallulah Falls School. Tallulah Falls School recognized outstanding faculty, staff and students for 2021 at a Dec. 15 assembly. Shown, from left, are Kaylin Pickett, Deborah Morrison, Heather Henriques, Sonya Smith, Ball, Steve Hudson and President and Head of School Dr. Larry A. Peevy.

E. Lane Gresham/Tallulah Falls School. Tallulah Falls School recognized outstanding faculty, staff and students for 2021 at a Dec. 15 assembly. Shown, from left, are Kaylin Pickett, Deborah Morrison, Heather Henriques, Sonya Smith, Ball, Steve Hudson and President and Head of School Dr. Larry A. Peevy.

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Tallulah Falls School honors outstanding students, faculty, staff

News Staff
Wednesday, December 22, 2021
Tallulah Falls School has announced its outstanding students, faculty and staff for 2021. Award winners were surprised at a Dec. 15 assembly. “It is my pleasure to recognize excellence through these annual awards,” said President and Head of School Larry A. Peevy.

Have a safe and healthy holiday season

News Staff
Wednesday, December 22, 2021
GAINESVILLE – COVID-19 cases are on the rise in District 2 Public Health counties. Vaccination remains the most important part of COVID-19 holiday safety protocols.  Get vaccinated or get a booster shot, wear a mask if gathering indoors, social distance, and wash your hands.
Photo courtesy of Tallulah Falls School. Colton Augustine (from left) are Yukun “Tom” Fu, Andrew Erwin, President and Head of School Larry A. Peevy, Mara Radovic, Milos Vico, Ashli Webb, Ninel Tarasova, Nafis Rahman, Zeyu Fang and teacher Jennifer Cox.

Photo courtesy of Tallulah Falls School. Colton Augustine (from left) are Yukun “Tom” Fu, Andrew Erwin, President and Head of School Larry A. Peevy, Mara Radovic, Milos Vico, Ashli Webb, Ninel Tarasova, Nafis Rahman, Zeyu Fang and teacher Jennifer Cox.

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TFS cuts ribbon on new school store

News Staff
Wednesday, December 22, 2021
Members of the entrepreneur class commemorated an experiential learning project with the opening of the new school store on Dec. 7. The name, 1909., is a nod to the past, noting the year of the school’s founding.
Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Christmas trees similar to this one were stolen from the Christmas Village of Lights display in Tiger overnight last Thursday. Also damaged were a control box and extension cords. The trees weighed about 30 pounds each and two white and two multi-color were stolen. About $1,200 worth of damage was done.

Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Christmas trees similar to this one were stolen from the Christmas Village of Lights display in Tiger overnight last Thursday. Also damaged were a control box and extension cords. The trees weighed about 30 pounds each and two white and two multi-color were stolen. About $1,200 worth of damage was done.

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Grinch steals trees from Village of Lights display

Megan Horn
Wednesday, December 22, 2021
The Grinch has made his way to Rabun County. Several decorations were stolen from the Christmas Village of Lights display in Tiger overnight last Thursday. The display is located at 90 Tiger Connector, Tiger.