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City elections’ qualifying days begin Aug. 18

Megan Horn
Thursday, August 7, 2025
It’s officially election season as qualifying for local office in the cities of Clayton, Mountain City, Dillard, Sky Valley and Tallulah Falls are upcoming. Qualifying for the Tuesday, Nov. 4, election begins Monday, Aug. 18, at 9 a.m. and ends on Friday, Aug. 22, at 4:30 p.m.
Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. The Sid Weber Memorial Cancer Fund Mountains of Hope “Fun Foursome Golf Tournament” tees off on Wednesday, Aug. 20. Community members have the opportunity to support the 501(c)3 nonprofit by playing in the tournament or becoming a sponsor.

Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. The Sid Weber Memorial Cancer Fund Mountains of Hope “Fun Foursome Golf Tournament” tees off on Wednesday, Aug. 20. Community members have the opportunity to support the 501(c)3 nonprofit by playing in the tournament or becoming a sponsor.

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Sid Weber Golf Tournament tees off Aug. 20

Megan Horn
Thursday, August 7, 2025
The Sid Weber Memorial Cancer Fund “Fun Foursome Golf Tournament” tees off on Wednesday, Aug. 20, and community members have the opportunity to play in the tournament or become a tournament sponsor.
Zach Taylor/CNI News Service. PruittCares Executive Director Dave Lescalleet presented graduates Isai Bautista, Kionne James and Kaitlyn O’Donnell with “Keep Flying” bracelets to remind them of their higher purpose and drive throughout the following years of their lives after camp.

Zach Taylor/CNI News Service. PruittCares Executive Director Dave Lescalleet presented graduates Isai Bautista, Kionne James and Kaitlyn O’Donnell with “Keep Flying” bracelets to remind them of their higher purpose and drive throughout the following years of their lives after camp.

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Camp Cocoon helps children with grief journey

News Staff
Thursday, August 7, 2025
The weekend was filled with fun, laughs and life lessons in scripture and practice for children ages 6-16 who attended the PruittCares Foundation’s 21st annual Camp Cocoon.
Submitted. Several community members attended the July 30 meeting of Northeast Georgia 1 Million Cups to hear featured speaker Vickie Derrick talk about her business “Your Legacy Matters.” Northeast Georgia 1 Million Cups meets every Wednesday at 9 a.m. at the Bridge Creek Inn.

Submitted. Several community members attended the July 30 meeting of Northeast Georgia 1 Million Cups to hear featured speaker Vickie Derrick talk about her business “Your Legacy Matters.” Northeast Georgia 1 Million Cups meets every Wednesday at 9 a.m. at the Bridge Creek Inn.

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1MC hosts Clayton author and consultant Derrick

News Staff
Thursday, August 7, 2025
Author, financial strategist and educator Vickie Derrick was the featured presenter at the Wednesday, July 30, 1 Million Cups (1MC) meeting in Clayton.
Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. The Rabun County Marching Wildcat Band performs for the RCHS student body on the first day of school on Monday, Aug. 4, inside the Fine Arts Building with pyrotechnics going off on the sides of the stage. This year’s band has grown in numbers up to 83.

Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. The Rabun County Marching Wildcat Band performs for the RCHS student body on the first day of school on Monday, Aug. 4, inside the Fine Arts Building with pyrotechnics going off on the sides of the stage. This year’s band has grown in numbers up to 83.

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Rabun County students have successful first day of school

Megan Horn
Thursday, August 7, 2025
***This article has been updated since press time*** Students at Rabun County Schools were back in the classroom on Monday, Aug. 4, and the campus was bustling with activity from eager and excited students, parents, administrators, faculty and staff members.
Derek Dooley speaks at the Rotary Club of Clayton meeting on July 19.

Derek Dooley speaks at the Rotary Club of Clayton meeting on July 19.

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Kemp’s pick, Dooley, considers Senate run

Enoch Autry - Publisher
Thursday, July 31, 2025
The wheels of the political cycle continue to pick up speed as indicators point toward Clayton resident and former college and pro football coach Derek Dooley potentially seeking the Republican nomination to face Democratic incumbent U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff of Georgia later this year.
File photo/The Clayton Tribune. Members of the 1949 Rabun County football team served as honorary captains before the Oct. 23, 1998, Wildcat game on “Alumni Night.” The head coach of the first RCHS football team, Richard Burrell, passed away last at the age of 97. Burrell, a history teacher, also coached baseball and boys and girls basketball at RCHS.

File photo/The Clayton Tribune. Members of the 1949 Rabun County football team served as honorary captains before the Oct. 23, 1998, Wildcat game on “Alumni Night.” The head coach of the first RCHS football team, Richard Burrell, passed away last at the age of 97. Burrell, a history teacher, also coached baseball and boys and girls basketball at RCHS.

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First Wildcat football coach passes away

Enoch Autry - Publisher
Thursday, July 31, 2025
Rabun County’s first high school football coach whose foundation of leadership has led to generations of winning Wildcat programs passed away at the age of 97 in Lilburn, Ga., on July 25 as he was surrounded by his family.
Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. Officer Hammock with the Georgia Department of Public Safety Motor Carrier Compliance Division instructs Transportation Department employees on driver education safety with a driving simulator. Rabun County Schools held its back to school meeting on July 29 at the Rabun County Board of Education.

Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. Officer Hammock with the Georgia Department of Public Safety Motor Carrier Compliance Division instructs Transportation Department employees on driver education safety with a driving simulator. Rabun County Schools held its back to school meeting on July 29 at the Rabun County Board of Education.

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Rabun pupils back to classes Monday

Megan Horn
Thursday, July 31, 2025
Rabun County Schools will educate every child for success in life. That mission continues on Monday as county students head back to the classroom for the 2025-2026 school year.