Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. Moonrise Distillery owner Doug Nassaur, far right, talks to Clayton City Council members on July 14 about delinquent taxes reported by the city. Nassaur addresses (from left) City Manager Kessiah Gipson, Council Member Tony Allen, City Manager Trudy Crunkleton, Mayor Roy Quilliams, City Attorney Mitch Baker, and council members Colt Woodall, Channing Watts and Stacy Fountain.
Clayton city council members voted unanimously July 14 to give local business Moonrise Distillery until Aug. 12 to pay city excise taxes city officials say are delinquent.The decision comes after lengthy debate between council members and business owner Doug Nassaur during both the month’s work…
It’s official.The Clarkesville City Council approved and signed the contract for Jason Streetman to be its next city manager July 13. He will start in the position on Aug. 3.“It’s a pleasure to be here,” Streetman said after shaking hands with council members as the room applauded. “I’m looking…
Wesley Branch/The Clayton Tribune. Former Rabun County and current UGA quarterback Gunner Stockton celebrates with teammate Nate Frazier after scoring a rushing touchdown during Georgia’s 43-35 win over Ole Miss at Sanford Stadium on Oct. 18, 2025. Stockton said at SEC Media Days on July 21 that his goal for his final season of college football is to “make memories.” Stockton and the Bulldogs will open the new season on Sept. 5 at home versus Tennessee State.
The Georgia football team has several goals for itself as the 2026 season nears, although the Bulldogs will claim the “one day at a time” mentality. Those goals, some of which we can only assume, include winning each game, claiming a third consecutive SEC championship and the program’s fifth…
Wesley Branch/ The Clayton Tribune. Current UGA and former Rabun County quarterback Gunner Stockton evades defenders during Georgia’s 35-3 win over Charlotte on Nov. 22, 2025. Stockton is entering year two as Georgia’s starting quarterback.
As the back-to-back defending Southeastern Conference (SEC) champion Georgia Bulldogs made its scheduled appearance at SEC Media Days in Tampa, Fla., on July 21, Georgia head football coach Kirby Smart had high praise for starting quarterback Gunner Stockton, a Rabun County standout. Stockton,…
Via @JaxonTotherow65 on X. Rabun Gap rising senior Jaxon Totherow announced his commitment to Austin Peay on July 18 via social media, choosing the Governors over several Division I programs like Georgia State, East Tennessee State, Troy and others. Totherow is expected to be the starting center for Rabun Gap this upcoming season.
Rabun Gap Class of 2027 offensive lineman Jaxon Totherow announced on social media on July 18 his commitment to Austin Peay State University. Totherow is the Eagles’ eighth member of its rising senior class to announce his commitment, all eight of which are to Division I programs.…
Landen Todd/CNI News Service. Junior Club is open to children ages 7 and up who have had at least one season of Summer League or can swim 25 yards unassisted.
Tallulah Falls Schools has been holding its Junior Swim Club at the TFS Natatorium. It began its late summer season on July 7 and will run through July 23. “It is an opportunity for additional training for our younger swimmers who are planning to join our year-round USA Club Program in…
Photo courtesy Tallulah Falls School. Baseballs with Ashton Roache’s career statistics are positioned on the TFS grass.
There’s something bittersweet about going from pencil to permanent ink. When the final out of the 2026 season came for the Tallulah Falls School Indians, Ashton Roache’s high school baseball career came to a close. He entered the final campaign near the top of every statistical records…
Photo via Tallulah Falls School. Ryan Anderson
A pair of Tallulah Falls School athletes for track and field have earned All-State honors by MileSplit GA. Mary Kate Ball and Ryan Anderson were named to their respective class lists.Ball was named to the All-Freshman team for the 800 meter run, as she set a personal record at the state meet…
Photo courtesy Austin Poffenberger. Mitchell McGahee finished 22nd nationally as an individual as the Tallulah Falls School Precision Rifle team was fourth.
The Tallulah Falls School Precision Rifle team finished fourth at the CMP National Championship this past weekend at Camp Perry, Ohio. Tallulah Falls used great efforts from veteran Mitchell McGahee and young athletes alike.After finishing fifth last season and being the national champions in…
Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. Sky Valley City Manager Jason Streetman, left, gives his last report as city manager at the July 21 regular council meeting. Pictured right are Council Member Tony Allred, Council President Beth Pence, Mayor Benita Cotton-Orr, and council members Jesse Price, CareySue Beasley and Jim Curtis. Streetman’s last day as Sky Valley’s city manager is July 31. His start date as Clarkesville city manager is Aug. 3.
The City of Sky Valley has received a total of 15 applications for the open city manager position, Mayor Benita Cotton-Orr discussed during Tuesday’s July 21 city council meeting. Sky Valley council members voted June 16 to accept the resignation of current City Manager Jason Streetman…
