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Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. Ben Perrin crosses the finish line as the first overall male in the Rabun Ramble 10K.

Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. Ben Perrin crosses the finish line as the first overall male in the Rabun Ramble 10K.

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Lots to celebrate at Rabun Ramble

Enoch Autry - Publisher
Friday, July 11, 2025
The 19th annual Rabun Ramble continued its strong run of participation during a busy Fourth of July weekend for its 5K and 10K on the hilly and winding terrain course around Lake Rabun. A total of 884 ran or walked either the 3.1-mile or 6.
Submitted. The RCHS girls basketball team competed in several camps this past June, including a trip to the University of West Georgia. During FCA camp earlier in June, junior guards Addy Beth Owens and Adelyn Thompson won the three-point contest at Emmanuel University.

Submitted. The RCHS girls basketball team competed in several camps this past June, including a trip to the University of West Georgia. During FCA camp earlier in June, junior guards Addy Beth Owens and Adelyn Thompson won the three-point contest at Emmanuel University.

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Lady Cats mesh well this summer with playoff veterans, talented youth

Wade Cheek
Friday, July 11, 2025
The Rabun County High School girls basketball team had a busy month of June as they continued to prepare for the upcoming 2025-2026 season.

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2026 will be our year, I’m sure of it Braves fans

Wade Cheek
Friday, July 11, 2025
For my last column as sports editor of The Clayton Tribune, I have chosen to present to you, the readers, one final rant about the Atlanta Braves.  Trust me, I would love nothing more than to spend each week angrily typing about how bad this season has gone.
Submitted. Rabun County’s Sally Woerner (left) clears a hurdle during the state finals of 2014.

Submitted. Rabun County’s Sally Woerner (left) clears a hurdle during the state finals of 2014.

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4 players, a team going into Rabun Hall

News Staff
Friday, July 11, 2025
Four individuals and one team will join the Rabun County High School Athletic Hall of Fame in 2025. The new inductees will be recognized in a pre-game ceremony on Friday, Aug. 15, prior to the season-opening football game pitting Rabun against White County at Frank Snyder Memorial Stadium.
Wade Cheek/The Clayton Tribune. Led by the pace car, Nolan Weisdorfer sprints toward the finish line to repeat as the overall winner of the Lake Burton Fun Run on Saturday, July 5.

Wade Cheek/The Clayton Tribune. Led by the pace car, Nolan Weisdorfer sprints toward the finish line to repeat as the overall winner of the Lake Burton Fun Run on Saturday, July 5.

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Hotard, Weisdorfer again overall winners in Lake Burton Fun Run

Wade Cheek
Friday, July 11, 2025
The Lake Burton Fun Run returned for its 41st running around the largest lake in Northeast Georgia, as thousands celebrated the Fourth of July weekend on Saturday, July 5.

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A farewell from a thankful sports editor

Wade Cheek
Thursday, July 3, 2025
Last week I accepted an offer to become the sports information specialist for Hebron Christian Academy in Dacula, Ga.  Tuesday, July 15, will be my first day in this position, meaning Monday, July 14, will be my last day as the sports editor for The Clayton Tribune.
TFS Athletics. Jamie Jimison has been named as the new head coach of the TFS cross country and track and field teams. Jimison is set to replace longtime coach Scott Neal, who retired this spring.

TFS Athletics. Jamie Jimison has been named as the new head coach of the TFS cross country and track and field teams. Jimison is set to replace longtime coach Scott Neal, who retired this spring.

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Jimison takes over TFS XC, track and field

News Staff
Thursday, July 3, 2025
Tallulah Falls School has tabbed Jamie Jimison as its new head cross country and track and field coach ahead of the 2025-2026 academic year.  Jimison also will serve as the assistant athletic director.
Wade Cheek/The Clayton Tribune. Jamie Ellsworth rides through Rabun Arena with the Stars and Stripes during the opening ceremonies of the Rabun Arena Rodeo 2024 Fourth of July weekend.

Wade Cheek/The Clayton Tribune. Jamie Ellsworth rides through Rabun Arena with the Stars and Stripes during the opening ceremonies of the Rabun Arena Rodeo 2024 Fourth of July weekend.

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Bar W Rodeo riding back into Rabun for Independence Day

Wade Cheek
Thursday, July 3, 2025
The Bar W Rodeo Company is coming to Tiger for another year of the Rabun Arena Rodeo this Saturday, July 5, and Sunday, July 6.  Based out of Hayesville, N.C., the Bar W Rodeo company returned to Rabun County last year for two days of competition and American pride.
Wade Cheek/The Clayton Tribune. Participants get their run started at Moccasin Creek State Park at last year’s Lake Burton Fun Run. There were over 1,500 entries, and this year’s 41st edition of the fun run has been capped at 1,400.

Wade Cheek/The Clayton Tribune. Participants get their run started at Moccasin Creek State Park at last year’s Lake Burton Fun Run. There were over 1,500 entries, and this year’s 41st edition of the fun run has been capped at 1,400.

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Lake Burton, Lake Rabun runs return this weekend

Wade Cheek
Thursday, July 3, 2025
The Lake Burton Fun Run and the Rabun Ramble are set to take place this Saturday, July 5.  This Saturday’s running of the two races will be the 41st edition of the Burton Fun Run, and the 19th for the Rabun Ramble.