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Millage rate rollback for county, no tax increase

Megan Horn
Friday, September 6, 2024
Those who live in county limits will not see a tax increase as the Rabun County Board of Commissioners voted at a special called meeting Aug. 27 to pass the rollback millage rate of 8.705. The vote was held prior to the regular scheduled work session of the monthly commission meeting.
Photo courtesy of Rabun County Fire Services. Rabun County Fire Services works the scene of a structure fire at Max’s Lakeside restaurant on Lake Rabun Friday, Aug. 30. Firefighters were on scene at 5:22 a.m. until 9:50 a.m.

Photo courtesy of Rabun County Fire Services. Rabun County Fire Services works the scene of a structure fire at Max’s Lakeside restaurant on Lake Rabun Friday, Aug. 30. Firefighters were on scene at 5:22 a.m. until 9:50 a.m.

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Max’s Lakeside restaurant closed temporarily because of recent fire

Megan Horn
Friday, September 6, 2024
Max’s Lakeside restaurant on Lake Rabun is temporarily closed after a commercial fire in the early morning on Friday, Aug. 30. At 5:22 a.m.
Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. Boy Scouts of America Troops 6 and 19 present the flags representing each branch of public safety including law enforcement; EMS; fire; dispatch; corrections; and search and rescue during the second annual Rabun County First Responder Appreciation Dinner on Aug. 30.

Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. Boy Scouts of America Troops 6 and 19 present the flags representing each branch of public safety including law enforcement; EMS; fire; dispatch; corrections; and search and rescue during the second annual Rabun County First Responder Appreciation Dinner on Aug. 30.

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'GOD is making a difference through Rabun County First Responders’

Megan Horn
Friday, September 6, 2024
Rabun County’s heroes were honored with a banquet last week thanking them for their service to the community. The Second Annual First Responder Appreciation Dinner on Friday, Aug.
Submitted photo. The 2024 Leadership Georgia class will be in Rabun County from Sept. 5-8. This is the first-ever Clayton visit for a Leadership Georgia group.

Submitted photo. The 2024 Leadership Georgia class will be in Rabun County from Sept. 5-8. This is the first-ever Clayton visit for a Leadership Georgia group.

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Leadership Georgia makes historic visit to Rabun

Enoch Autry - Publisher
Friday, September 6, 2024
Rabun County is a popular destination because of its alluring view of mountains and waterways; hopping business climate; and, of course, the kindness of its people. During certain times of the year, the number of individuals in the county more than triples.
Photo from Georgia Department of Education website.

Photo from Georgia Department of Education website.

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Know the law: Share the road with school buses

Megan Horn
Thursday, August 29, 2024
Rabun County Schools are back in session so motorists should be aware of the yellow school buses traveling the roadways. Effective July 1, 2024, Georgia Gov.

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Second annual First Responder Appreciation Dinner this Friday

News Staff
Thursday, August 29, 2024
It’s important to show appreciation to those men and women who are heroes in our community. Those in public safety are heroes within our community, and what better way to show support than to attend the second annual First Responder Appreciation Dinner on Friday, Aug. 30.