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Photo courtesy of Richard Simms. Pictured are Buz Stone, who headed the LRA Foundation for 25 years and for whom the award is named, left; Pete Halter; Sue Halter; and Steve Raeber, executive director of the Lake Rabun Foundation. The Buz Stone Award was announced during the May 25 Lake Rabun Association (LRA) annual general membership meeting. Award recipients receive a $5,000 grant from the Lake Rabun Foundation to Rabun charities selected by the recipient.

Photo courtesy of Richard Simms. Pictured are Buz Stone, who headed the LRA Foundation for 25 years and for whom the award is named, left; Pete Halter; Sue Halter; and Steve Raeber, executive director of the Lake Rabun Foundation. The Buz Stone Award was announced during the May 25 Lake Rabun Association (LRA) annual general membership meeting. Award recipients receive a $5,000 grant from the Lake Rabun Foundation to Rabun charities selected by the recipient.

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Halters awarded Buz Stone ‘Lake Rabun Cares’ Award

Megan Horn
Thursday, June 5, 2025
There are some individuals who have such an enormous impact in the community that they should be recognized for their positive contributions.
Submitted photo. City of Clayton officials, employees and Clayton Police Department Officers take part in Hands-Only CPR and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Training at Clayton City Hall on May 14. Rabun County EMS Captain Trampes Stancil instructed and refreshed officials on proper usage. The city recently purchased three AEDs to be used for each patrol shift and have on site.

Submitted photo. City of Clayton officials, employees and Clayton Police Department Officers take part in Hands-Only CPR and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Training at Clayton City Hall on May 14. Rabun County EMS Captain Trampes Stancil instructed and refreshed officials on proper usage. The city recently purchased three AEDs to be used for each patrol shift and have on site.

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City of Clayton purchases 3 AEDs, officials undergo Hands-Only CPR, AED training

Megan Horn
Thursday, June 5, 2025
The City of Clayton recently purchased three Automated External Defibrillator’s (AED) to ensure the community has more access to life-saving devices. An AED is a portable medical device used to help those experiencing sudden cardiac arrest.
Photo from Sky Valley Garden Club website.

Photo from Sky Valley Garden Club website.

Sky Valley Garden Club announces areas of study for its 2025 Scholars

News Staff
Thursday, June 5, 2025
The Sky Valley Garden Club awards scholarships each year to Rabun County students, working with the school guidance counselors. The scholarships are funded by our events, raffles held at monthly meetings, and sales of plants and other items made or provided by our members.
Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. Johnathan Robert Lee Watts (left); Rafael Rios Duran, Joseph Keith Bramblett, David Santos Arvizu, Drake William Kelley, Natalie Ann McCannon, Krissa Elizabeth Fountain, Brylee Faye Richardson, Brooke Caroleen Richardson and JaLynn Lee Pendrey. Not pictured are Kayden Grace Glass, Creighton John Howard and Anna Marie Foster.

Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. Johnathan Robert Lee Watts (left); Rafael Rios Duran, Joseph Keith Bramblett, David Santos Arvizu, Drake William Kelley, Natalie Ann McCannon, Krissa Elizabeth Fountain, Brylee Faye Richardson, Brooke Caroleen Richardson and JaLynn Lee Pendrey. Not pictured are Kayden Grace Glass, Creighton John Howard and Anna Marie Foster.

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Mountain Education Rabun Campus graduates 13 in Class of 2025

Megan Horn
Thursday, June 5, 2025
Graduating high school is a significant milestone for many students who work hard to achieve their goals and look forward to their bright futures.
Photo courtesy the Food Network. Kyle Bryner, owner of Blue Hound Barbecue & Grill in Dillard, will be one of the contestants on the Food Network’s “BBQ Brawl” contest.

Photo courtesy the Food Network. Kyle Bryner, owner of Blue Hound Barbecue & Grill in Dillard, will be one of the contestants on the Food Network’s “BBQ Brawl” contest.

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Bryner advances to Week 2 of the Food Network’s ‘BBQ Brawl’

Enoch Autry - Publisher
Thursday, June 5, 2025
Texas already is hot and so is the competition. Kyle Bryner, owner of Blue Hound Barbecue & Grill, showed off his cooking abilities on the first episode of the Food Network’s “BBQ Brawl.” Those talents helped him advance to the second week of the reality show that airs on Sundays at 9 p.m.