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Submitted Photo. Master Gardeners Suzanne Arpin, Paula Ridgewell and Lynn McShane work on the arbor at Stekoa Creek Park on Saturday, Nov. 8. Volunteers help remove invasive species at Stekoa Creek Park.

Submitted Photo. Master Gardeners Suzanne Arpin, Paula Ridgewell and Lynn McShane work on the arbor at Stekoa Creek Park on Saturday, Nov. 8. Volunteers help remove invasive species at Stekoa Creek Park.

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Community continues Stekoa Creek Park cleanup

Megan Horn
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
Community members continue efforts to remove invasive species including ivy, kudzu, privet and others from Stekoa Creek Park.
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RCMS custodian charged with grooming minor

Enoch Autry - Publisher
Thursday, November 20, 2025
A Rabun County Middle School custodian has been fired and has a no trespass warning to be on campus property following the 64-year-old’s arrest for grooming a minor for a sexual offense while at work. Daniel Guevara of Tiger was charged on Nov.

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City council votes for property tax hike in Sky Valley

Enoch Autry - Publisher
Thursday, November 20, 2025
Following the final of three public hearings Tuesday, Nov. 18, the Sky Valley city council voted in favor of a property tax increase. The city council’s approval was for an increase of the 2025 property taxes that are planned to be levied this year by 6.62 percent over the rollback millage rate.

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Tallulah Falls water rates going up next five years

Enoch Autry - Publisher
Thursday, November 20, 2025
The Tallulah Falls Town Council agreed – with apprehension – to increase the residents’ water rates by 5 percent and also continue to increase the rate each year through 2030. “It is not going to be popular, but it is the grownup thing to do,” said Mayor Mike Early at the council’s Nov.
Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. With Gary Hammond Jr., developer/owner of Landbridge Development holding the rendering, Matt Kriete of Engineering, Survey and Services, Inc., points out the location where the parking spots would go on the property at the future Peaks of Clayton housing project.

Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. With Gary Hammond Jr., developer/owner of Landbridge Development holding the rendering, Matt Kriete of Engineering, Survey and Services, Inc., points out the location where the parking spots would go on the property at the future Peaks of Clayton housing project.

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Peaks of Clayton affordable housing now has count on parking spots

Enoch Autry - Publisher
Thursday, November 20, 2025
The Peaks of Clayton took another step toward becoming a reality Tuesday evening when the Clayton City Council approved a parking variance for the 48-unit housing development. The development for affordable housing will be on U.S.

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NGCP’s THE BIG SHOW Nov. 22 at Dillard Theater

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Thursday, November 20, 2025
On Nov. 22, at 5:30 p.m.  in the Dillard Theater, North Georgia Community Players presents its second BIG SHOW of the season, written by and starring the students of our Fall Semester Youth Theatre program!

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Dickens in Dillard brings Victorian Christmas to Northeast Georgia mountains Dec. 13

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Thursday, November 20, 2025
Dillard, GA — On Saturday, Dec. 13, the City of Dillard’s City Hall grounds will transform into a scene straight out of A Christmas Carol as it hosts the inaugural “Dickens in Dillard – A Charles Dickens Christmas Festival.” This immersive outdoor holiday experience will run from 11:30 a.m.
Submitted Photo. Liam Broz, Ben McKissack, Quinn Weingartz and Koda Rodriguez pose together as five of this year’s new Eagle Scouts in Rabun County.

Submitted Photo. Liam Broz, Ben McKissack, Quinn Weingartz and Koda Rodriguez pose together as five of this year’s new Eagle Scouts in Rabun County.

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Rabun County now home to six new Eagle Scouts

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Thursday, November 20, 2025
Six young Rabun Countians have earned the distinction of Eagle Scout because of their commitment and dedication to the Scout Oath and Law. The new Eagle Scouts are Liam Broz, Andrew Causin, Ben McKissack, Chauncey Nalley, Koda Rodriguez and Quinn Weingartz.

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Toccoa Symphony Orchestra, Currahee Artist Guild Concert & Art Show Dec. 7

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Thursday, November 20, 2025
Steeped in tradition and holiday cheer, the Toccoa Symphony Orchestra and the Currahee Artist Guild invite you to their annual Christmas Concert and Art Show on Sunday, Dec. 7, at the Grace Alford Center for the Performing Arts on the campus of Toccoa Falls College.