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Photo courtesy Rabun County FFA.

Photo courtesy Rabun County FFA.

Rabun FFA Livestock Judging Team takes first

News Staff
Thursday, February 20, 2025
The Rabun County FFA Livestock Judging Team finished in first place at the Area 2 Livestock Evaluation Career Development Event on Tuesday, Feb. 11. This team consisted of Peyton Hicks, Sarah Perteet, Eli Owens and Taylor Bush.
Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun County Board of Education members voted unanimously on Tuesday morning to opt out of the HB 581 Floating Homestead Exemption during a special called meeting. Board members held four public hearings on the matter prior to the vote (only three were required). Pictured are BOE Member Scott Horton; BOE Member Rick Story; Rabun County Schools CFO Cindi Dean; Superintendent Steven Cole; BOE Chair Steve Cabe; BOE Vice-Chair Mark Beck; and BOE Member Allyn Stockton.

Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun County Board of Education members voted unanimously on Tuesday morning to opt out of the HB 581 Floating Homestead Exemption during a special called meeting. Board members held four public hearings on the matter prior to the vote (only three were required). Pictured are BOE Member Scott Horton; BOE Member Rick Story; Rabun County Schools CFO Cindi Dean; Superintendent Steven Cole; BOE Chair Steve Cabe; BOE Vice-Chair Mark Beck; and BOE Member Allyn Stockton.

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BOE votes to opt-out of HB 581

Megan Horn
Thursday, February 20, 2025
Rabun County Board of Education members officially voted unanimously to opt out of the HB 581 Floating Homestead Exemption during a special called meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 18. Board members did not vote to opt out of homestead exemption altogether, just specifically HB 581.

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Running on love in the marathon of life

Megan Horn
Thursday, February 13, 2025
Anthony and Sharon Lampros know what it’s like to go the distance in the journey of life together. After 43 years of marriage, the couple continues to support and encourage one another as they navigate the terrain of joys and challenges that each day brings. Valentine’s Day is Feb.

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Winter weather break offers time

News Staff
Thursday, February 13, 2025
ATLANTA – While the temperatures have warmed up and it feels like spring has arrived in Georgia, additional cold weather may return in the coming weeks.
Submitted. Rabun County Democrats warmly welcome Tammy Whitmire, elections and voter registration director, to the Feb. 10 meeting. Whitmire presented the schedule for the city 2025 elections and also explained the upcoming statewide election for Public Service Commissioner.

Submitted. Rabun County Democrats warmly welcome Tammy Whitmire, elections and voter registration director, to the Feb. 10 meeting. Whitmire presented the schedule for the city 2025 elections and also explained the upcoming statewide election for Public Service Commissioner.

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Whitmire talks to Rabun County Democrats about elections

News Staff
Thursday, February 13, 2025
A large crowd of Rabun County Democrats warmly welcomed Tammy Whitmire, elections and voter registration director, as she spoke at their monthly meeting on Feb. 10.

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Positive rabies cases in District 2 Public Health

News Staff
Thursday, February 13, 2025
A coyote tested positive for rabies after a person was bitten in Lumpkin County on Feb. 5. The exposed person has since received medical attention. On the same day, a bat was tested for rabies in Forsyth County, but the lab determined the specimen was unsatisfactory.