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Luke Morey/The Clayton Tribune. With Rabun County High School Lady Cat junior Ellie Southards in the background, junior Mili Watts (middle) and senior Mary Lovell trap Stephens County’s Jaziya Harbin in the first quarter of a 56-26 victory. The Lady Cats now are 14-1 with region games up next.

Luke Morey/The Clayton Tribune. With Rabun County High School Lady Cat junior Ellie Southards in the background, junior Mili Watts (middle) and senior Mary Lovell trap Stephens County’s Jaziya Harbin in the first quarter of a 56-26 victory. The Lady Cats now are 14-1 with region games up next.

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Wildcats, Lady Cats head into region play

Luke Morey
Thursday, January 12, 2023
The Rabun County girls basketball team is now 14-1 after two wins over the weekend. On Friday, Jan. 6, the Lady Cats traveled to Stephens County to play at Currahee Arena, rushing out to a 14-0 lead before allowing a basket.
Luke Morey/The Clayton Tribune. Georgia Bulldog fans had plenty to celebrate on Monday night with a convincing 65-7 national championship win over TCU. Here local fans react to the TV broadcast of the first of two TD catches by UGA’s Ladd McConkey inside Clayton business Coach’s Bar and Grille.

Luke Morey/The Clayton Tribune. Georgia Bulldog fans had plenty to celebrate on Monday night with a convincing 65-7 national championship win over TCU. Here local fans react to the TV broadcast of the first of two TD catches by UGA’s Ladd McConkey inside Clayton business Coach’s Bar and Grille.

Rabun Countians savor Georgia's sweet success

Luke Morey
Thursday, January 12, 2023
All Rabun County residents knew what Monday, Jan. 9, meant; a chance for history as the University of Georgia attempted to win back-to-back national championships.
Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. The Lady Cats claim the Battle of the States title with a 66-42 victory on Dec. 30 over Franklin (N.C.) High School.

Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. The Lady Cats claim the Battle of the States title with a 66-42 victory on Dec. 30 over Franklin (N.C.) High School.

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Southards, Lady Cats cruise to win Battle of the States

Luke Morey
Thursday, January 5, 2023
The Rabun County Lady Cats won the 2022 Battle of the States Tournament to cap off the 2022 portion of their season. The Lady Cats won by at least 13 points in all three games, with junior Ellie Southards winning the 2022 Tournament MVP.   RCHS girls 66, Franklin 42 Against Franklin (N.C.
Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. Senior Jayton Henry holds the trophy after he and his Rabun County Wildcat teammates defeat Union County 54-53 on Dec. 30 for the Battle of the States championship.

Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. Senior Jayton Henry holds the trophy after he and his Rabun County Wildcat teammates defeat Union County 54-53 on Dec. 30 for the Battle of the States championship.

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Wildcats come from behind to win tournament

News Staff
Thursday, January 5, 2023
The Rabun County Wildcats won the 2022 Battle of the States Tournament, defeating the previous champions in the semifinals to advance to the finals. The 8-5 Wildcats won by a total of six points across the three games, coming from behind in all three to win in dramatic fashion.
Luke Morey/The Clayton Tribune. Junior Ellie Southards hits a shot in the first quarter of the game against Lakeview as junior Lucy Hood (11) looks on. Southards had 22 points on Wednesday, Dec. 21 to help the Lady Cats win 91-39.

Luke Morey/The Clayton Tribune. Junior Ellie Southards hits a shot in the first quarter of the game against Lakeview as junior Lucy Hood (11) looks on. Southards had 22 points on Wednesday, Dec. 21 to help the Lady Cats win 91-39.

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Wildcats, Lady Cats enter Battle of States after splitting games

Luke Morey
Thursday, December 29, 2022
The Rabun County basketball teams compete in the Battle of States in Towns County to wrap up the 2022 portion of their season. Both teams split their games last week on Dec. 20 and 21 before entering the tournament on Wednesday, Dec. 28.
Courtesy of Aubrey Pawlikoski. The Georgia DNR has three different types of hunting or fishing licenses that are perfect for the outdoorsy person on your Christmas list. Buying a license helps the Wildlife Resources Division maintain fishing areas as well as managing the animal herds.

Courtesy of Aubrey Pawlikoski. The Georgia DNR has three different types of hunting or fishing licenses that are perfect for the outdoorsy person on your Christmas list. Buying a license helps the Wildlife Resources Division maintain fishing areas as well as managing the animal herds.

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Best holiday gift idea ever? It’s one that includes year-round recreation

News Staff
Thursday, December 22, 2022
Submitted SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga. – Looking for the best holiday gift idea for that special outdoor enthusiast on your list?
Courtesy of Aubrey Pawlikoski. 2023 shad fishing starts on Jan. 1. After a disappointing 2022 season, fisheries biologist Jim Page is hopeful heading into the new season. Page said the reward values of tagged shad in Altamaha River is also increasing, ranging from $10-100.

Courtesy of Aubrey Pawlikoski. 2023 shad fishing starts on Jan. 1. After a disappointing 2022 season, fisheries biologist Jim Page is hopeful heading into the new season. Page said the reward values of tagged shad in Altamaha River is also increasing, ranging from $10-100.

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2023 shad season opens midnight Jan. 1

News Staff
Thursday, December 22, 2022
Submitted SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga. (December 15, 2022) - Commercial fishermen can take to the water beginning at 12 a.m. on Jan. 1, 2023, to take advantage of the opening day of shad season, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division (WRD).

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TFS hoops get back on winning track

News Staff
Thursday, December 22, 2022
BOYS When No. 5-ranked Tallulah Falls squared off with No. 4-ranked Oglethorpe County on Friday night on the road, there was more than bragging rights on the line in a marquee matchup.
Luke Morey/The Clayton Tribune. is leadng the team with nearly 15 points a game, including 22 against Buford.

Luke Morey/The Clayton Tribune. is leadng the team with nearly 15 points a game, including 22 against Buford.

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Eagles, Lady Eagles fly out to stellar records to wrap up 2022

Luke Morey
Thursday, December 22, 2022
The Rabun Gap-Nacoochee boys basketball team sits at 12-4 after concluding their 2022 portion of the season while the Lady Eagles are 11-5 in the middle of their Cherokee Tournament   The Rabun Gap-Nacoochee boys team is off to a 12-4 start to their season after their final game of the 2022...
Luke Morey/The Clayton Tribune. With junior Ellie Southards looking on, senior Trea Blalock hits a layup against Walhalla on Friday, Dec. 16. A consistent starter for the Lady Cats, Blalock scored nine points and seven boards on the night.

Luke Morey/The Clayton Tribune. With junior Ellie Southards looking on, senior Trea Blalock hits a layup against Walhalla on Friday, Dec. 16. A consistent starter for the Lady Cats, Blalock scored nine points and seven boards on the night.

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Lady Cats coast to two 30-point wins, reach 8-0

Luke Morey
Thursday, December 22, 2022
The RCHS Lady Cats are now 8-0 on their season thanks to two home wins by more than 30 points while the Wildcats are 4-4.   RCHS girls 57, Stephens County 25 Against Stephens County on Tuesday, Dec. 13, the Lady Cats clamped them down in the first half.