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The Ritz Theatre's marquee lights up Doyle Street in downtown Toccoa

The Ritz Theatre's marquee lights up Doyle Street in downtown Toccoa

MOUNTAIN TRAVELER: Puttin' on the Ritz

News Staff
Wednesday, October 23, 2019
Season 3 of the Night at the Ritz series will continue through May 2020, at Toccoa’s restored and historic Ritz Theatre.
Stephanie Hill/ The Folk Pottery Museum also houses a featured exhibit that changes twice a year. Shown is an exhibit from Dave Drake, an enslaved African-American master potter and poet from the 1800s.

Stephanie Hill/ The Folk Pottery Museum also houses a featured exhibit that changes twice a year. Shown is an exhibit from Dave Drake, an enslaved African-American master potter and poet from the 1800s.

MOUNTAIN TRAVELER: Pieces of the past

News Staff
Monday, October 21, 2019
Pottery can tell a story, and the Folk Pottery Museum of Northeast Georgia is home to many tales. Located on the campus of the Sautee Nacoochee Center (SNC), the museum was built in 2006, and was a gift to the community from Kay and Dean Swanson, said Patrick Brennan, SNC executive director.
Christina Santee/ Scott Hulsey pours a glass full of one of his crisp, handcrafted beers in the brewery he owns with is father, Gary Hulsey.

Christina Santee/ Scott Hulsey pours a glass full of one of his crisp, handcrafted beers in the brewery he owns with is father, Gary Hulsey.

Mountain Traveler: Wet your whistle at Whistle Top Brew Co.

News Staff
Wednesday, October 9, 2019
For several years, Whistle Top Brew Co. has been a permanent fixture in the facade of downtown Cornelia, offering patrons a laid-back hub where they can wet their whistle, pair it with some grub and enjoy that weekend’s lineup of live entertainment. Wet your whistle at Whistle Top Brew Co.
Wayne Knuckles/ The views from Rabun Bald are said to stretch for more than 100 miles when conditions are favorable.

Wayne Knuckles/ The views from Rabun Bald are said to stretch for more than 100 miles when conditions are favorable.

Mountain Traveler: Be Impressed by Rabun Bald

Wayne Knuckles
Tuesday, October 8, 2019
According to Native American legend, Rabun Bald is inhabited by fire-breathing demon people, and some campers still report hearing strange sounds at night. But the spectacular views from the summit stretching more than 100 miles on a clear day are no myth.
Tallulah Falls’ Sophie Alexander runs during the 15th annual Cookies ‘n Quotes Cross Country Festival at Tallulah Falls last Tuesday. (Tallulah Falls)

Tallulah Falls’ Sophie Alexander runs during the 15th annual Cookies ‘n Quotes Cross Country Festival at Tallulah Falls last Tuesday. (Tallulah Falls)

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TFS has top-five finishes at home meet

News Staff
Wednesday, September 18, 2019
Evan Prince finished second in the boys’ 5K and Sophie Alexander placed fifth in the girls’ 5K for the Tallulah Falls cross country team among 12 scoring schools at the 15th annual Cookies ‘n Quotes Cross Country Festival at TFS last Tuesday.

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PREP ROUNDUP: Cats capitalize on base-running, clip Canes

News Staff
Wednesday, September 18, 2019
SOFTBALL Rabun County: Ayahna Jenkins had four RBIs and scored two runs, Isabella Green added three RBIs and scored two runs and the Rabun County softball team capitalized on base-running chances in an 11-2 win against the Monticello Hurricanes last Thursday.
Rabun County wide receiver Braxton Hicks, left, stiff-arms Stephens County tight end Kenny Davis during the first half in Toccoa last Friday night. (Glendon Poe/The Clayton Tribune)

Rabun County wide receiver Braxton Hicks, left, stiff-arms Stephens County tight end Kenny Davis during the first half in Toccoa last Friday night. (Glendon Poe/The Clayton Tribune)

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Wildcats pounce on Indians’ mistakes in big win

Glendon Poe
Wednesday, September 18, 2019
TOCCOA — Gunner Stockton threw for 258 yards and three touchdowns, as the Rabun County football team capitalized on Stephens County’s mistakes and endured a 1-hour lightning delay to cruise to a 44-7 win last Friday night.
Rabun County linebacker AJ Wheeler (3) attempts to tackle Stephens County running back Hudson Spurlock (5) during the first half in Toccoa last Friday night. (Glendon Poe/The Clayton Tribune)

Rabun County linebacker AJ Wheeler (3) attempts to tackle Stephens County running back Hudson Spurlock (5) during the first half in Toccoa last Friday night. (Glendon Poe/The Clayton Tribune)

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Rabun hosts ‘much improved’ Putnam in region opener

Glendon Poe
Wednesday, September 18, 2019
TIGER — From what Rabun County coach Jaybo Shaw has seen, this year’s Putnam County team is different from the ones that missed the postseason for the past 3 years.

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Eagles rally late, but fall short vs. Knights

Glendon Poe
Wednesday, September 18, 2019
RABUN GAP — Matt Linn passed for 237 yards and five touchdowns and Robin Verginelli ran for 170 yards and two scores, helping the Rabun Gap-Nacoochee football team engineer a late rally in a 55-48 loss against Robbinsville (N.C.) in Robbinsville, N.C., last Friday night.

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Tallulah Falls Indians of the Month

News Staff
Wednesday, September 11, 2019
Tallulah Falls School coaches have selected their Indian Athletes of the Month for August.  Middle school girl: Eighth-grader Julianne Shirley of Clarkesville was named an Indian of the Month by middle school volleyball coach Whittney LaHayne.