Rabun County

Submitted Photo. Fleming was charged with kidnapping and several other charges.

Submitted Photo. Fleming was charged with kidnapping and several other charges.

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Man faces kidnapping charges

Enoch Autry - Publisher
Thursday, October 9, 2025
A suspect has been arrested for kidnapping by the Rabun County Sheriff’s Office after man hid inside a vehicle awaiting his victim. Austin Allen Fleming, 31, of Murphy, N.C.
Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. Members of F.A.I.T.H. had a tent at the Oct. 3 football game between Rabun County and Commerce to provide people with information about awareness for domestic violence and dating violence.

Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. Members of F.A.I.T.H. had a tent at the Oct. 3 football game between Rabun County and Commerce to provide people with information about awareness for domestic violence and dating violence.

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Local events for F.A.I.T.H. continue for ‘Domestic Violence Awareness Month’

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Thursday, October 9, 2025
Local events to honor October as “Domestic Violence Awareness Month” continues in the upcoming days. During the month, Fight Abuse In The Home (F.A.I.T.H.) will bring more attention to domestic violence. On Oct. 14, Harvest of Heroes will be at the F.A.I.T.H. Shelter from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Photo/Conor Dillon/UGAAA. Current Georgia and former Rabun County quarterback Gunner Stockton runs versus Alabama in the Bulldogs’ 24-21 loss to the Crimson Tide. Stockton threw for 130 yards and a touchdown in the game and ran for 22 yards. UGA plays Kentucky at home on Saturday.

Photo/Conor Dillon/UGAAA. Current Georgia and former Rabun County quarterback Gunner Stockton runs versus Alabama in the Bulldogs’ 24-21 loss to the Crimson Tide. Stockton threw for 130 yards and a touchdown in the game and ran for 22 yards. UGA plays Kentucky at home on Saturday.

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Georgia’s struggles vs. Alabama continue after 24-21 loss

Wesley Branch
Thursday, October 2, 2025
The now No. 12-ranked Georgia football team – No. 5 heading into last weekend – saw its 33-game home winning streak come to an end on Saturday at the hands of familiar foe, Alabama, in a 24-21 loss. The No. 17 ranked Crimson Tide – now ranked No.
Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. Newly sworn-in Mayor Roy Quilliams shakes the hand of Probate Court Judge Savannah Dixon after he took the oath on Tuesday.

Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. Newly sworn-in Mayor Roy Quilliams shakes the hand of Probate Court Judge Savannah Dixon after he took the oath on Tuesday.

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Clayton officially has new mayor

Enoch Autry - Publisher
Thursday, October 2, 2025
Clayton’s newest mayor – Roy Quilliams – now is on the job after being sworn in Tuesday morning. A former Rabun County Recreation Department director and two-term member of the Clayton city council, Quilliams was the lone mayoral qualifier for the 2026 term.
Submitted Photo. The Forward Rabun Youth Leadership Program recently visited the Foxfire Museum in Mountain City.

Submitted Photo. The Forward Rabun Youth Leadership Program recently visited the Foxfire Museum in Mountain City.

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Forward Rabun Youth Leadership Program ‘off and running’

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Thursday, October 2, 2025
Forward Rabun’s Youth Leadership Program is off and running for the 2025-26 school year, as program participants convened last week for a tour of Rabun County’s own Foxfire Village and Museum.
Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. The Place of Hope North Georgia raised $74,000 at its signature event “Picnic for a Purpose” on Sept. 18 to help local foster children.

Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. The Place of Hope North Georgia raised $74,000 at its signature event “Picnic for a Purpose” on Sept. 18 to help local foster children.

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Providing Hope for children

Enoch Autry - Publisher
Thursday, September 25, 2025
Each child has a purpose. And locally, the Place of Hope North Georgia provides additional support for foster children. For a fifth consecutive year, the organization has held its signature “Picnic for a Purpose” event to raise funds to assist children going through foster care program. On Sept.