Rabun County High School

Wesley Branch/The Clayton Tribune. The Rabun County girls basketball bench celebrates a basket in Rabun County’s 66-46 win over Providence Christian Academy on Feb. 4. The Lady Cats are 19-4 with two games remaining in the regular season.

Wesley Branch/The Clayton Tribune. The Rabun County girls basketball bench celebrates a basket in Rabun County’s 66-46 win over Providence Christian Academy on Feb. 4. The Lady Cats are 19-4 with two games remaining in the regular season.

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Rabun basketball stays hot with home victories over Banks

Wesley Branch
Thursday, February 12, 2026
The state-ranked Rabun County girls and boys basketball teams continued their winning streaks on Tuesday night with victories over region-rival Banks County. The Lady Cats held off a comeback attempt by Banks in the fourth quarter after leading for the majority of the game to win 52-46.  The No.

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Stewart selected new head football coach at Rome High

Wesley Branch
Thursday, February 5, 2026
Rabun County defensive coordinator Bill Stewart was named the next head football coach at Rome High School on Thursday, Jan. 29. Rome City Schools made the official announcement early Thursday morning, following a Board of Education (BOE) meeting.

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Schedules updated for winter sports after snow storm

Wesley Branch
Thursday, February 5, 2026
With the impacts of the heavy snowfall of Winter Storm Gianna, several sports events in Rabun County over the weekend and early into this week have been rescheduled or canceled for Rabun County, Rabun Gap-Nachoochee School and Tallulah Falls School.
Wesley Branch/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun County senior quarterback Ty Truelove, an Erskine College commit, signals to his teammates before a play in Rabun County’s 35-0 win over Berrien in the second round of the GHSA state playoffs on Nov. 21, 2025. Truelove led the Wildcats to two state quarterfinal appearances in three years as a starter.

Wesley Branch/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun County senior quarterback Ty Truelove, an Erskine College commit, signals to his teammates before a play in Rabun County’s 35-0 win over Berrien in the second round of the GHSA state playoffs on Nov. 21, 2025. Truelove led the Wildcats to two state quarterfinal appearances in three years as a starter.

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Rabun football’s Truelove announces commitment to Erskine College

Wesley Branch
Thursday, January 29, 2026
abun County senior Ty Truelove announced his college intentions on Jan. 24, sharing on social media the RCHS quarterback would be continuing his football career at Erskine College next year.
Photo courtesy of Von Watts. Rabun County senior Chloe Shirley poses with her parents, Maria and Josh on Jan. 23 at her signing day ceremony on Rabun County’s campus. Shirley signed to continue her athletic and academic careers at Georgia Southern University East Georgia. Shirley played first and third base for the Lady Cats.

Photo courtesy of Von Watts. Rabun County senior Chloe Shirley poses with her parents, Maria and Josh on Jan. 23 at her signing day ceremony on Rabun County’s campus. Shirley signed to continue her athletic and academic careers at Georgia Southern University East Georgia. Shirley played first and third base for the Lady Cats.

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RCHS Shirley inks letter of intent with Georgia Southern East Georgia

Wesley Branch
Thursday, January 29, 2026
TIGER – Rabun County senior Chloe Shirley officially signed her letter of intent with Georgia Southern University East Georgia on Jan. 23 at a ceremony held on Rabun County’s campus Friday morning.

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Schedules updated on local sports after winter storm

Wesley Branch
Thursday, January 29, 2026
As Rabun County continues to recover from the impacts of Winter Storm Fern, changes have been made to the sports schedule for the three area schools – Rabun County, Rabun Gap-Nacoochee and Tallulah Falls. These schedule amendments were provided to The Clayton Tribune as of press time.
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.