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Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. The Rabun County Wildcats will begin their journey for a 10th consecutive region championship when Haralson County comes to Tiger on Aug. 18 for the regular-season opener.

Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. The Rabun County Wildcats will begin their journey for a 10th consecutive region championship when Haralson County comes to Tiger on Aug. 18 for the regular-season opener.

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RCHS football season opener gets closer

News Staff
Thursday, July 13, 2023
Coming off head coach Michael Davis’ first season at the helm, the Rabun County Wildcats will open its football regular season at home as Haralson County comes to Frank Snyder Memorial Stadium on Aug. 18. The Wildcats then will play at Stephens County on Aug. 25; at Adairsville Sept.
Photo courtesy of Larry Walker. Danny Burch presents the checks and a portion of the food donations to James Brim, manager of the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia Mountain Branch.

Photo courtesy of Larry Walker. Danny Burch presents the checks and a portion of the food donations to James Brim, manager of the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia Mountain Branch.

Rabun defeats Franklin & raises funds, food for Food Bank

News Staff
Thursday, July 13, 2023
A recent Rabun vs.Franklin Pickleball Club War produced winners on and off the court. Counting cash and grocery donations, approximately $1,000 was raised for the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia.
Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. Claudio Lima waits for his campers to come in for a hug at the end of the camp held at Rabun County Recreation Department from June 19-23.

Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. Claudio Lima waits for his campers to come in for a hug at the end of the camp held at Rabun County Recreation Department from June 19-23.

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Brazilian soccer camp comes to Clayton

Luke Morey
Wednesday, July 5, 2023
The Brazilian United Corporation came to Rabun County for the first time from Monday to Friday, June 19-23. This year is the first time BUC has held camps in Georgia, with camps in Rabun, Catoosa, Brantley, Cobb, Emanuel and Clayton counties.
Luke Morey/The Clayton Tribune. Bar W Rodeo Company started the night with a procession led by the American Flag. 

Luke Morey/The Clayton Tribune. Bar W Rodeo Company started the night with a procession led by the American Flag. 

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Rodeo rides into town

Luke Morey
Wednesday, July 5, 2023
The Rabun Arena hosted Bar W Rodeo Company for two rodeos as part of Rabun County’s celebration of Independence Day on Friday and Saturday, June 30-July 1. 
Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. Alex Thomas (left) congratulates his Atlanta Track Club teammate Tristan Antg on a great 5K run at the Rabun Ramble. Thomas took first; Antg took third; and track club teammate Jack Voss took second.

Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. Alex Thomas (left) congratulates his Atlanta Track Club teammate Tristan Antg on a great 5K run at the Rabun Ramble. Thomas took first; Antg took third; and track club teammate Jack Voss took second.

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Rabun Ramble draws hundreds to Lakemont for 5K, 10K

Enoch Autry - Publisher
Wednesday, July 5, 2023
A record number of runners took on the hilly terrain of the 17th annual Rabun Ramble road race on the morning of Saturday, July 1, around Lake Rabun.
Luke Morey/The Clayton Tribune. A total of 1,300 runners participated in the 39th annual Lake Burton Fun Run on Saturday, July 1. Noah Schaich (bib number 1099) took first place.

Luke Morey/The Clayton Tribune. A total of 1,300 runners participated in the 39th annual Lake Burton Fun Run on Saturday, July 1. Noah Schaich (bib number 1099) took first place.

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Lake Burton Fun Run attracts record number in 39th year

Luke Morey
Wednesday, July 5, 2023
The 39th annual Lake Burton Fun Run took place with record numbers, starting at Moccasin Creek State Park and finishing at LaPrade’s Marina on Saturday, July 1.