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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.
Photo courtesy Jason Hogan. An aerial photo of the newly finished Rabun County softball field shows the new features of the field. Bullpens were added to both sides of the field, as well as new dugouts to go along with the turf field. Two Wildcat logos flank home plate to complete the design.

Photo courtesy Jason Hogan. An aerial photo of the newly finished Rabun County softball field shows the new features of the field. Bullpens were added to both sides of the field, as well as new dugouts to go along with the turf field. Two Wildcat logos flank home plate to complete the design.

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Rabun County fields get summer makeover

Luke Morey
Wednesday, June 28, 2023
The Rabun County High School athletic fields have been receiving a $4.6 million makeover throughout the summer, with turf fields being installed on the softball, football and baseball fields.
Luke Morey/The Clayton Tribune. Boys lacrosse head coach Ryne Linsley talks to the campers after the Olympics events on Friday, June 16.

Luke Morey/The Clayton Tribune. Boys lacrosse head coach Ryne Linsley talks to the campers after the Olympics events on Friday, June 16.

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Rabun Gap All Sports Camp

News Staff
Thursday, June 22, 2023
Rabun Gap varsity boys lacrosse head coach Ryne Linsley led a brand new All Sports Camp on the Rabun Gap campus from Monday to Friday, June 12-16.
Photo courtesy Bryan Getty. Getty and Wildcat tennis athletes pose with their campers from the Wildcat Tennis Academy

Photo courtesy Bryan Getty. Getty and Wildcat tennis athletes pose with their campers from the Wildcat Tennis Academy

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Ramping up camps

News Staff
Thursday, June 22, 2023
Rabun County High School tennis head coach Bryan Getty led two camps last weekend with a total of 50 local kids signing up between the two camps. The Summer Tennis Camp was at Kingwood Resort for kids ages 6-10, while the Wildcat Tennis Academy was held in the evenings for ages 9-14. 
RGNS Athletics. Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School honored their upper school athletes with plaques for earning All-Conference as well as each coach handing out team-specific awards.

RGNS Athletics. Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School honored their upper school athletes with plaques for earning All-Conference as well as each coach handing out team-specific awards.

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Rabun Gap honors spring athletes at award ceremony

News Staff
Thursday, June 22, 2023
Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School honored their 2023 Spring sports award winners in a ceremony held at the Fine Arts Building, with athletes receiving coaches awards as well as plaques for earning All-Conference honors.
Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. In 2022, a total of 653 runners participated in the Rabun Ramble. This year’s Ramble will take place on Saturday, July 1. The Lake Burton Fun Run also will take place on Saturday, July 1.

Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. In 2022, a total of 653 runners participated in the Rabun Ramble. This year’s Ramble will take place on Saturday, July 1. The Lake Burton Fun Run also will take place on Saturday, July 1.

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37th annual Lake Burton Fun Run two weeks away

News Staff
Thursday, June 15, 2023
The 37th annual Lake Burton Fun Run will take place on Saturday, July 1. Runners may register for the two-mile event online at www.lakeburtonfunrun.com as the run begins at LaPrade’s Marina in Clarkesville at Moccasin Creek State Park. The $35 race begins at 9 a.m.
Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. In 2022, a total of 653 runners participated in the Rabun Ramble. This year’s Ramble will take place on Saturday, July 1. The Lake Burton Fun Run also will take place on Saturday, July 1.

Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. In 2022, a total of 653 runners participated in the Rabun Ramble. This year’s Ramble will take place on Saturday, July 1. The Lake Burton Fun Run also will take place on Saturday, July 1.

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Rabun Ramble Road Race registration open

News Staff
Thursday, June 15, 2023
The 17th annual Rabun Ramble Road Race starts at 7:30 a.m on Saturday, July 1. The 5K and 10K races start and end at the Lake Rabun Pavilion. For more information about the $35 race, go to the Rabun Ramble website at rabunramble.com.