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Federal food program to be funded for hungry

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Thursday, November 13, 2025
ATLANTA — The federal government said Friday that it will comply with a judge’s order to issue full benefits for this month to its food assistance program for low-income households. As of The Clayton Tribune’s press deadline, a potential end to the federal government’s shutdown appeared to be near.

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Church’s cookbook reprinted as fundraiser

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Thursday, November 13, 2025
For a fundraiser, Southern Appalachian Creations has had the Persimmon Church of God cookbook, “Hunting, Fishing, Cooking With Our Men” reprinted. It was first printed in the year 2000; the reprint should arrive here about Nov. 12.

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Habersham EMC celebrates milestone of 8 years of no lost time accidents

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Thursday, November 13, 2025
There are a wide variety of jobs performed at Habersham EMC, but none of them are exempt from the dedication to safety. From the linemen to member services and everyone in between, the over 100 employees at HEMC all play a unique role in maintaining a safe work environment.
Submitted Photo. The murder of Herman Wilder was front page news in the May 30, 2001, edition of The Dahlonega Nugget newspaper.

Submitted Photo. The murder of Herman Wilder was front page news in the May 30, 2001, edition of The Dahlonega Nugget newspaper.

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Cold case cleared with DNA evidence

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Thursday, November 13, 2025
After 24 years, a baffling local cold case has been closed and cleared. It was a case that began on the evening of May 25, 2001, with the awful murder of Dahlonega resident Herman Wilder just outside Golden Hills Apartments.
Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. abun County Middle School eighth graders and new REACH scholars Kinley Burtch, Paytn Sharkey, Jasmine Nelson, Neyli Aguilar and Ana Espitia Martinez pose for a photograph at the conclusion of their Nov. 10 signing ceremony.

Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. abun County Middle School eighth graders and new REACH scholars Kinley Burtch, Paytn Sharkey, Jasmine Nelson, Neyli Aguilar and Ana Espitia Martinez pose for a photograph at the conclusion of their Nov. 10 signing ceremony.

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Middle schoolers earn opportunity to REACH higher

Enoch Autry - Publisher
Thursday, November 13, 2025
While Rabun County students are looking to better themselves academically for college aspirations, five middle school eighth graders were notified Monday if they continue to push, scholarships await them through the REACH program.
Submitted Photo. The Rabun County FFA Chapter earned a three-star ranking to put the chapter among the nation’s best.

Submitted Photo. The Rabun County FFA Chapter earned a three-star ranking to put the chapter among the nation’s best.

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Rabun County FFA receives honors on national stage

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Thursday, November 13, 2025
The Rabun County FFA Chapter of Tiger has been recognized as a recipient of the 2025 National Chapter Award Program from the National FFA Organization. They earned a three-star ranking, which is truly a mark of their exceptionalism.
Submitted Photo. The “Kingston” depot constructed in Otto, N.C., for filming of Disney movie “The Great Locomotive Chase.”

Submitted Photo. The “Kingston” depot constructed in Otto, N.C., for filming of Disney movie “The Great Locomotive Chase.”

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Disney brings Hollywood to North Ga., Otto, N.C.

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Thursday, November 13, 2025
On the heels of Franklin’s centennial celebration in 1955, came the announcement that Walt Disney Productions was planning to film its second live-action movie on the Tallulah Falls Railroad, following their success with “Davy Crockett,” which starred Fess Parker.
Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. Newly elected mayor of Sky Valley Benita Cotton-Orr (right) takes a photo of the election results on Tuesday night at the Rabun County Elections Office in Clayton as CareySue Beasley and Beth Quarles Pence look at their winning totals as well in the Sky Valley city council race. Jesse Price also won a spot on the council.

Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. Newly elected mayor of Sky Valley Benita Cotton-Orr (right) takes a photo of the election results on Tuesday night at the Rabun County Elections Office in Clayton as CareySue Beasley and Beth Quarles Pence look at their winning totals as well in the Sky Valley city council race. Jesse Price also won a spot on the council.

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Changes made on Sky Valley council

Enoch Autry - Publisher
Thursday, November 6, 2025
Sky Valley has a new mayor and a new look to its city council.