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Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun County Schools Superintendent Steven Cole leads the Sept. 19 Board of Education meeting. Cole worked with outgoing Superintendent Dr. April Childers until her retirement on Sept. 30.

Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun County Schools Superintendent Steven Cole leads the Sept. 19 Board of Education meeting. Cole worked with outgoing Superintendent Dr. April Childers until her retirement on Sept. 30.

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Cole focused on student success as Rabun County Schools superintendent

Megan Horn
Thursday, October 17, 2024
Rabun County Schools is dedicated to its students so new Superintendent Steven Cole fits right in as a leader motivated to help students, faculty, staff and administrators in the school system reach their full potential. “Our core business is about students,” Cole said about Rabun County Schools.
Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. The Mountain City Post Office was torn down recently as the widening of Highway 441 gets closer to reality. The business suddenly closed in February 2023 due to a non-renewal of the lease at the property where the building is housed.

Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. The Mountain City Post Office was torn down recently as the widening of Highway 441 gets closer to reality. The business suddenly closed in February 2023 due to a non-renewal of the lease at the property where the building is housed.

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Legislature holding USPS accountable for sudden post office closure

Megan Horn
Thursday, October 17, 2024
While driving through Mountain City, motorists might have noticed the building where the Mountain City Post Office used to be on Dotson Street has been torn down. This comes as the years-long awaited widening of Highway 441 gets closer to reality.
Local firefighter Chuck Bray, pictured far right, hiked 192 miles to raise awareness for the mental health of first responders during the Coast to Coast Walk in Northern England. Pictured with Bray at the start of the Coast to Coast Walk are Pete Lewin, a paramedic from England, Pete Keenan, who is retired military from England, as well as Skip Ockomon, a retired firefighter from Indianapolis who is with the Burnt Out Network Podcast along with Bray.

Local firefighter Chuck Bray, pictured far right, hiked 192 miles to raise awareness for the mental health of first responders during the Coast to Coast Walk in Northern England. Pictured with Bray at the start of the Coast to Coast Walk are Pete Lewin, a paramedic from England, Pete Keenan, who is retired military from England, as well as Skip Ockomon, a retired firefighter from Indianapolis who is with the Burnt Out Network Podcast along with Bray.

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Local firefighter hikes 192 miles to raise more awareness for mental health of first responders

Megan Horn
Thursday, October 17, 2024
The mental health and wellbeing of first responders is an important topic as these men and women risk their lives every day to serve their communities.

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City of Tiger hosts inaugural 5K race to benefit nonprofit

News Staff
Thursday, October 17, 2024
The City of Tiger’s inaugural “Run For Their Lives 5K” charity race was held on Saturday, Oct. 12, as the Tiger community came together for a morning of fun, fitness, and heartfelt support. The charity race that raised $33,500 was a registered 5K event.

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Dillard Bluegrass Festival benefits 7 nonprofits

Megan Horn
Thursday, October 17, 2024
The community came out to support the 27th Dillard Bluegrass Benefit Festival in August which featured toe-tapping bluegrass music, delicious food and creative artists showcasing their crafts. The festival is a nonprofit event and all proceeds benefited local charities.
Submitted photo. Clayton’s Paulette Williams, a UGA graduate, retired VA nurse, diabetes educator, and a member of the “Fab Four” Democrat women running for Georgia State seats, spoke passionately about her reasons for seeking elective office in Georgia.

Submitted photo. Clayton’s Paulette Williams, a UGA graduate, retired VA nurse, diabetes educator, and a member of the “Fab Four” Democrat women running for Georgia State seats, spoke passionately about her reasons for seeking elective office in Georgia.

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Rabun County Democrats host ‘Welcome to Fall’ family picnic

News Staff
Thursday, October 17, 2024
The Rabun County Democrats hosted a “Welcome to Fall” family picnic at the pavilion atop Black Rock Mountain State Park on Sept. 22. A large crowd gathered to enjoy the glorious weather, an abundance of hamburgers, hot dogs, home-cooked side dishes, and the company of friends, both old and new.
Submitted photo. Pictured are District 10 State Rep. Victor Anderson, Shannon Jensen and Kim Anderson who donated supplies for hurricane victims.

Submitted photo. Pictured are District 10 State Rep. Victor Anderson, Shannon Jensen and Kim Anderson who donated supplies for hurricane victims.

Rep. Anderson, family give back to victims

News Staff
Thursday, October 17, 2024
Serving as a State Legislator is not just during the three to four months of session. District 10 State Rep.
Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 4570 members work hard to keep the gazebo and Veterans Memorial Park looking nice for the community. Gary Cantwell-Army; Mark Edwards-Navy; David Bussiere-Air Force and Jon Jones-Army worked to serve their community at home.

Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 4570 members work hard to keep the gazebo and Veterans Memorial Park looking nice for the community. Gary Cantwell-Army; Mark Edwards-Navy; David Bussiere-Air Force and Jon Jones-Army worked to serve their community at home.

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Dedicated to serving others

Megan Horn
Thursday, October 17, 2024
Those who have served in the United States military sacrificed much to give back to the country they love. Local veterans in Rabun County continue giving back to our community and recently fixed up the gazebo and gardens at Veterans Memorial Park.
Submitted photo. Fifth graders load water onto TFS bus at Get Real Ministries before taking it to the Habersham Airport to be delivered to Western Carolina for those impacted by Hurricane Helene

Submitted photo. Fifth graders load water onto TFS bus at Get Real Ministries before taking it to the Habersham Airport to be delivered to Western Carolina for those impacted by Hurricane Helene

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Tallulah Falls School students serve the community

News Staff
Thursday, October 17, 2024
Tallulah Falls School students loaded up buses and spread out through the local community to lend a helping hand, and the timing could not have been better in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.