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Get ready for Clayton’s Hardest & Funnest 5K

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Thursday, January 29, 2026
Looking to move your body, meet your neighbor, and have a blast doing it? Good Vibe Junkies LLC is thrilled to invite the community to the field behind City Hall on Saturday, March 28, for the inaugural Clayton’s Hardest & Funnest 5K. This isn’t your average road race — it’s a celebration.
Wesley Branch/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun Gap Director of Soccer and Assistant Athletic Director Bart Sasnett speaks with the Rabun Gap boys soccer team before its game versus Christ School on Sept. 11, 2025. Sasnett led the RGNS soccer program for three years, winning two state titles with the boys team. Sasnett will take over as the head men’s coach at Eastern Florida State College in Melbourne, Fla., on Feb. 1.

Wesley Branch/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun Gap Director of Soccer and Assistant Athletic Director Bart Sasnett speaks with the Rabun Gap boys soccer team before its game versus Christ School on Sept. 11, 2025. Sasnett led the RGNS soccer program for three years, winning two state titles with the boys team. Sasnett will take over as the head men’s coach at Eastern Florida State College in Melbourne, Fla., on Feb. 1.

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Sasnett leaving Rabun Gap for return to college coaching

Wesley Branch
Thursday, January 22, 2026
Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School Director of Soccer and Assistant Athletic Director Bart Sasnett is making a return to the college coaching ranks.
Wesley Branch/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun County defensive coordinator Bill Stewart eyes the camera during Rabun County’s season-opening 42-6 win over White County on Aug. 15, 2025. Stewart was reportedly in consideration for the Rome head coaching job, which was expected to be voted upon on Jan. 20 at a Rome City Schools Board of Education meeting.

Wesley Branch/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun County defensive coordinator Bill Stewart eyes the camera during Rabun County’s season-opening 42-6 win over White County on Aug. 15, 2025. Stewart was reportedly in consideration for the Rome head coaching job, which was expected to be voted upon on Jan. 20 at a Rome City Schools Board of Education meeting.

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Rabun County’s Stewart linked to Rome coaching saga

Wesley Branch
Thursday, January 22, 2026
Rome High School is heading into its second week of its search for a new head football coach, following the retirement of long-time head coach and current athletic director John Reid. Reid announced his retirement on Jan.
Wesley Branch/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun County senior Huey Blalock drives to the basket in Rabun County’s 71-48 win against Elbert County on Jan. 20. Blalock posted a triple-double in the win. Navy-commit Blalock finished the night with 10 points, 15 assists, 10 rebounds and three steals.

Wesley Branch/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun County senior Huey Blalock drives to the basket in Rabun County’s 71-48 win against Elbert County on Jan. 20. Blalock posted a triple-double in the win. Navy-commit Blalock finished the night with 10 points, 15 assists, 10 rebounds and three steals.

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RCHS hoops splits home stand

Wesley Branch
Thursday, January 22, 2026
TIGER – The Rabun County boys and girls basketball teams were back at home on Tuesday night, Jan. 20, as the hometown squads split against region opponent Elbert County. The Lady Wildcats fell to the Blue Devils, 54-49, sliding to 14-4 on the season.
Wesley Branch/The Clayton Tribune. Former Rabun County and current UGA quarterback Gunner Stockton fights off defenders for a rushing touchdown in Georgia’s 45-7 season-opening win over Marshall on Aug. 30, 2025. Stockton, who finished seventh in Heisman voting this season, will return to Georgia for his redshirt senior season in 2026.

Wesley Branch/The Clayton Tribune. Former Rabun County and current UGA quarterback Gunner Stockton fights off defenders for a rushing touchdown in Georgia’s 45-7 season-opening win over Marshall on Aug. 30, 2025. Stockton, who finished seventh in Heisman voting this season, will return to Georgia for his redshirt senior season in 2026.

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Stockton set to return to UGA for his final season

Wesley Branch
Thursday, January 22, 2026
With both the deadline for NFL Draft decisions – Jan. 14 – and transfer portal decisions – Jan. 16 – having passed, former Rabun County standout Gunner Stockton will be officially returning to the University of Georgia for his final season of college football.
File/Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. Willie Goodwyn goes in for a touchdown on Oct. 20, 2023, for Rabun County on the road against Athens Christian in the Wildcats’ win. Goodwyn has announced he is transferring from Cincinnati to Tulsa.

File/Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. Willie Goodwyn goes in for a touchdown on Oct. 20, 2023, for Rabun County on the road against Athens Christian in the Wildcats’ win. Goodwyn has announced he is transferring from Cincinnati to Tulsa.

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Former RCHS Wildcat Goodwyn announces his transfer to Tulsa

Wesley Branch
Thursday, January 22, 2026
Former Rabun County standout and Cincinnati Bearcat Willie Goodwyn announced his decision to enter the NCAA transfer portal on Dec. 16. Just over a month later, on Jan.
Photo courtesy Randy Crump. Valentina Arias Camargo was the top finisher in the 100 Free, 100 Fly, 200 Free, and in the Mixed 200 Free Relay events in The National Long Course Swimming Championship.

Photo courtesy Randy Crump. Valentina Arias Camargo was the top finisher in the 100 Free, 100 Fly, 200 Free, and in the Mixed 200 Free Relay events in The National Long Course Swimming Championship.

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Camargo has major international success while representing Panama

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Thursday, January 22, 2026
Tallulah Falls School athletes like Valentina Arias Camargo not only excel locally, but also internationally. Over the holiday break, the senior from Juan Diaz, Panama, had the opportunity to swim and represent her country in The National Long Course Swimming Championship. From Dec.
Photo courtesy Audrey Borchers. Brian Neely pushes the ball up the court in TFS’s 75-33 road win over Riverside Military Academy on Jan. 13. The Indians are ranked third.

Photo courtesy Audrey Borchers. Brian Neely pushes the ball up the court in TFS’s 75-33 road win over Riverside Military Academy on Jan. 13. The Indians are ranked third.

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Tallulah Falls cruises past Riverside for back-to-back wins

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Thursday, January 22, 2026
No. 3-ranked Tallulah Falls won a 75-33 game on Jan. 13 at Riverside Military Academy, securing a back-to-back win and moving to 3-1 in region play. The Indians (9-6) raced out to a 21-8 lead after one, and stretched the advantage to 39-21 going into the break.
Photo courtesy Austin Poffenberger. Marta Beltran had 10 points in Tallulah Falls’ Jan. 17 win over ranked Bethlehem Christian 46-35 at home.

Photo courtesy Austin Poffenberger. Marta Beltran had 10 points in Tallulah Falls’ Jan. 17 win over ranked Bethlehem Christian 46-35 at home.

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TFS girls secure first top-10 win this season over No. 9-ranked Bethlehem Christian

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Thursday, January 22, 2026
Tallulah Falls reeled off its second straight win in a 46-35 home victory Jan. 17 against No. 9-ranked Bethlehem Christian. It marks the first top-10 win for the Lady Indians this season, and third all-time. TFS jumped out to a 20-4 opening quarter.