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Wesley Branch/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun County sophomore Kinley Jones runs during the Harrier Harvest meet at Tallulah Falls School on Sept. 24 as her father Brandon cheers her on. Jones was the top finisher overall for the girls with a time of 21:10.77.

Wesley Branch/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun County sophomore Kinley Jones runs during the Harrier Harvest meet at Tallulah Falls School on Sept. 24 as her father Brandon cheers her on. Jones was the top finisher overall for the girls with a time of 21:10.77.

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Jones, Wall lead way for RCHS XC at Harrier Harvest

Wesley Branch
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
TALLULAH FALLS – Led by sophomores Kinley Jones and Andrew Wall, the Rabun County boys and girls cross country teams finished in sixth place, respectively, at Thursday’s Harrier Harvest meet, hosted by Tallulah Falls School (TFS).
Tony Walsh/UGAAA. Former Rabun County and current UGA quarterback Gunner Stockton surveys the defense before a play in Georgia’s 41-13 win over Oklahoma on Sept. 26. Stockton completed 14-of-25 passes for 171 yards with a touchdown and an interception.

Tony Walsh/UGAAA. Former Rabun County and current UGA quarterback Gunner Stockton surveys the defense before a play in Georgia’s 41-13 win over Oklahoma on Sept. 26. Stockton completed 14-of-25 passes for 171 yards with a touchdown and an interception.

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Strong first half lifts Stockton, Georgia over Oklahoma in Athens

Wesley Branch
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Powered by a dominant first half, the No. 2-ranked Georgia football team defeated Oklahoma 41-13 on Saturday. It was the second-ever meeting between the two teams, but had drastic differences from the classic 2018 Rose Bowl, where the two programs played for the first time.
Wesley Branch/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun Gap defensive line coach Joe Crosby smiles as the RGNS football team wishes him a happy 70th birthday after their regular season win over Christ School last season. Crosby has been coaching at Rabun Gap for six years.

Wesley Branch/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun Gap defensive line coach Joe Crosby smiles as the RGNS football team wishes him a happy 70th birthday after their regular season win over Christ School last season. Crosby has been coaching at Rabun Gap for six years.

Rabun Gap’s defense stars in Crosby’s homecoming to JCSU

Wesley Branch
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Hours before Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School’s meeting with Ambassador Christian School on the gridiron Friday night, RGNS defensive line coach Joe Crosby walked the field, as he does before every contest.
Wesley Branch/The Clayton Tribune. RGNS girls volleyball team celebrates after a point during its 3-1 win versus Swain County on Sept. 28. The RGNS girls improved to 7-11 with the win, and have gone 7-4 in their last 11 matches after an 0-7 start.

Wesley Branch/The Clayton Tribune. RGNS girls volleyball team celebrates after a point during its 3-1 win versus Swain County on Sept. 28. The RGNS girls improved to 7-11 with the win, and have gone 7-4 in their last 11 matches after an 0-7 start.

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RGNS volleyball defeats Swain County 3-1, now Eagles eye late surge for playoff bid

Wesley Branch
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
RABUN GAP – The Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School volleyball team claimed a 3-1 victory on Monday night over Swain County to improve to 7-11 on the regular season with the playoffs nearing.The Eagles dropped the first set of the match 25-21 before head coach Zoe Kennedy made key lineup changes, helping...

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Rabun Report Week 4: How local alumni fared in college football

Wesley Branch
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Each week, The Clayton Tribune will be highlighting the performances of local college football alumni – from Rabun County High School and Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School – on the collegiate gridiron.The following is more about the performances of each player from the area this previous weekend.Georgia...
Submitted photo. Rabun County Recreation Department cross country runners celebrate their first-place team finish at Skitts Mountain Farm on Sept. 26. The team will complete on Oct. 3 at the state meet in Jefferson

Submitted photo. Rabun County Recreation Department cross country runners celebrate their first-place team finish at Skitts Mountain Farm on Sept. 26. The team will complete on Oct. 3 at the state meet in Jefferson

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Rec department cross country claims first place, readies for Oct. 3 state meet

News Staff
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
The Rabun County Recreation Department cross country team ran at Skitts Mountain Farm for the league championship on Saturday, Sept. 26. “This course was tough but our runners mowed right through it.
Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun County quarterback Cooper Kowalsky goes airborne at the goal line to pick up extra yardage against Gilmer on Sept. 18. Kowalsky would come up just short of the end zone and running back JK Fruster would punch it in for the score on the ensuing play in the Wildcats’ 53-52 overtime loss.

Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun County quarterback Cooper Kowalsky goes airborne at the goal line to pick up extra yardage against Gilmer on Sept. 18. Kowalsky would come up just short of the end zone and running back JK Fruster would punch it in for the score on the ensuing play in the Wildcats’ 53-52 overtime loss.

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RCHS football looking to get back on track versus Banks County

Wesley Branch
Thursday, September 24, 2026
Following consecutive losses, the Rabun County football team is looking to get back on track on the road on Friday against a familiar opponent, Banks County. The meeting between Wildcats and the Leopards will be the 35th all-time between the two programs.
Wesley Branch/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun Gap defensive back Travonne Johnson throws down Providence Day wide receiver Steele Fletcher for a tackle during Rabun Gap’s 17-14 loss versus PD on Sept. 18. The Eagles are now 1-4 on the season.

Wesley Branch/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun Gap defensive back Travonne Johnson throws down Providence Day wide receiver Steele Fletcher for a tackle during Rabun Gap’s 17-14 loss versus PD on Sept. 18. The Eagles are now 1-4 on the season.

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Preparing for the rain: Rabun Gap set to face undefeated Ambassador Christian on the road

Wesley Branch
Thursday, September 24, 2026
Ahead of Rabun Gap Football’s road trip to Ambassador Christian School (ACS), the Eagles are preparing for the rain. But the weather forecast for Friday’s contest is nearly perfect – there’s less than a 10 percent chance of precipitation and the temperature around kickoff will be around 67 degrees.