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Thursday, October 1, 2026
As the Rabun County Wildcats break through a banner created by the RCHS cheerleaders that had a message of “Take Cover, It’s gonna be a wipeout!” the glow of a sunset in Homer illuminates the Banks County football field on Sept. 25.
Rabun County Sheriff's Office.
Clayton resident Dee Daley, left, speaks on Tuesday, Sept. 29, during a 10 a.m. City of Clayton budget hearing regarding a proposed tax increase. Community members attended both the 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. hearings. The third and final public hearing is scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 13 at 4:30 p.m.
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Submitted. Former RCHS head girls basketball coach Ken Byrd will be inducted into the RCHS Hall of Fame.
Wesley Branch/The Clayton Tribune. The Rabun Gap defense celebrates after defensive lineman Royce Djouguem recovers a fumble during the Eagles’ 31-6 win over the Lions from Ambassador Christian School on Sept. 25. RGNS will face No. 147 Christian Brothers College in St. Louis on Oct. 1.
Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. Senior JK Fruster celebrates one of his three rushing touchdowns with teammate Ron Baumes (70) on Sept. 25 as the Wildcats defeated Banks County 45-10. The next RCHS game is Oct. 9 at home.
Faces & Places
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Lake Chatuge Recreation Department. Runners complete the Lake Chatuge Recreation Area loop along the Hiawassee Half Marathon route. The event this year is March 14.
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Clayton resident Dee Daley, left, speaks on Tuesday, Sept. 29, during a 10 a.m. City of Clayton budget hearing regarding a proposed tax increase. Community members attended both the 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. hearings. The third and final public hearing is scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 13 at 4:30 p.m.
Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. Richard’s Kids is a local nonprofit operated by volunteers to benefit children in Rabun County who need assistance with school clothing and other essential items. Pictured are Board of Directors members Gary Elzey, Vicki Lynn, Linda Jones, Carolyn Dillard, Pat Henry, Lynne Lancaster and Candie Moore.
Photo courtesy of Rabun County 4-H. Pictured is the Northeast District Georgia 4-H Delegation at State Congress this past July. Rabun County had 2 compete at the state level. National 4-H Week will be held Oct. 4-10.
Photo courtesy of Rabun County 4-H. Pictured are First Place winner Mason Beck, left, and Rabun County 4-H Educator Joey Eller.
Photo courtesy of Rabun County FFA. Rabun County FFA member Brylie Justice placed fourth in market while exhibiting her Angus steer named Hershey.
Submitted photo. Forward Rabun kicked off its 2026-2027 Youth Leadership Program with a visit to the Foxfire Museum.
