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Supreme Court working to restore original design of powers separation

Thursday marks 248 years since American colonists declared their independence from Great Britain – and specifically from King George III’s “repeated injuries and usurpations” against them.

It’s The Law: In business, it’s the planning that counts

Running a small business can keep you busy, but it should not keep you from creating an estate plan. Not having a plan in place can cause problems for your business and your family after you are gone.

Officers deserving of Hall distinction

Police officers risk their lives every day to protect and serve their communities. Rabun County is blessed to have officers who make sacrifices and dedicate their time to the service of others. City of Clayton Police Department officers Assistant Chief John Grist, Sgt.

Seen a UFO? If so, your fellow believers are meeting this weekend

If you’re talking to John Stamey, you’re probably talking long distance. Very long distance. Like outer space. Stamey is the organizer of something he calls the World UFO Conference, being held Friday and Saturday, June 28 and 29, in Clayton. “Why Clayton?” I ask him in a telephone interview.

Facts are stubborn things that we may not want to hear

Georgia is already a focus this presidential election year. But the nation’s eyes will be squarely on us this week as President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump hold their first debate in Atlanta. The stakes are always high for such showdowns, but this one feels particularly paramount.

Voters to polls for another round

Rabun County voters made their voices heard at the polls for Tuesday’s Republican General Primary runoff election and there will be a new sheriff in town in January. Mark Gerrells garnered 84.

Most Americans are skeptical of schemes against wealthy

SAN SIMEON, Calif. – When I lived in Europe, I used to marvel at the chateaux and palaces dotting the Old World. Squinting at exquisite details and gawking at elaborate displays of wealth, I would think to myself, “We don’t have anything like this in America.” I was only partially right.

Community at its finest

There are many different reasons someone can love the community they live in. It’s no surprise that Rabun County is favored because of the beautiful picture-perfect mountains gracefully residing over the flowing rivers, streams and lakes.

It’s OK to show off without being a hot dog during the holidays

The sun’s warmth has arrived, thus we know summer is upon us and with it comes holiday recreational outdoor activities. The Lake Burton Fun Run has to set a cap on its number of participants for the 2-mile course because its growth throughout the years.