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Alleged time capsule disproved

Despite the granite plaque at the Georgia Guidestones advertising a time capsule was allegedly buried at the site, there was no evidence of any buried history when digging occurred Friday morning.
Todd Edwards, deputy legislative director for the ACCG, presents Georgia House of Representatives District 10 Representative Victor Anderson with the ACCG 2022 “Legislative Service Award” at Tuesday’s Rabun County Board of Commissioners meeting. MEGAN BROOME/The Clayton Tribune

Todd Edwards, deputy legislative director for the ACCG, presents Georgia House of Representatives District 10 Representative Victor Anderson with the ACCG 2022 “Legislative Service Award” at Tuesday’s Rabun County Board of Commissioners meeting. MEGAN BROOME/The Clayton Tribune

Anderson earns ACCG’s Legislative Service Award

Georgia House of Representatives District 10 Representative Victor Anderson was presented with the ACCG 2022 “Legislative Service Award” at the Rabun County Board of Commissioners meeting Tuesday.
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DANIEL SCHLUDI/Unsplash

COVID vaccines now as early as 6 months

COVID-19 vaccines are now authorized for everyone six months of age and older. Children will get a smaller dose of the vaccine than teens and adults based on their age on the day of vaccination.    District 2 Public Health Medical Director, Dr.

Federal court requests new briefs on Georgia abortion law

Georgia’s “heartbeat law” banning abortions after the first six weeks won’t take effect until at least mid-July despite last week’s U.S. Supreme Court ruling overturning the 1973 Roe v. Wade decision that legalized the procedure. The 11th U.S.
Retiring teacher Candace Oliver gets in one more picture with her last kindergarten class. Oliver formerly taught at Demorest and Baldwin elementary schools. SAMANTHA SINCLAIR/CNI News Service

Retiring teacher Candace Oliver gets in one more picture with her last kindergarten class. Oliver formerly taught at Demorest and Baldwin elementary schools. SAMANTHA SINCLAIR/CNI News Service

Lifetime teacher reflects on all the memories

One thing Candace Oliver will miss when she retires from teaching is the key to her classroom. “It not only unlocked my door, but it unlocked 30 years of some of the most stressful, difficult, demanding, but yet sweetest, fulfilling and best memories of my life,” she said.

Department of Public Health provides outbreak updates

Fewer than 10 children in Georgia have been diagnosed with pediatric hepatitis, State Epidemiologist Cherie L. Drenzek said at the state Board of Public Health’s (DPH) monthly meeting Tuesday. The pediatric hepatitis outbreak began in Alabama in October 2021.
Habersham County firefighters were called in Monday night to assist with a major house fire in Rabun County. MEGAN BROOME/CNI News Service

Habersham County firefighters were called in Monday night to assist with a major house fire in Rabun County. MEGAN BROOME/CNI News Service

Fire destroys Lake Rabun home

A three-story home on Lake Rabun was a total loss following a fire on Monday evening at 989 Mathis Dam Rd. The firefighting effort led to five firefighters having to be treated by EMS for heat exhaustion and dehydration, but none were transported.
Pastor Joe Frady leads the congregation in prayer Sunday at Old Nacoochee Baptist Church. The church is on the border of Habersham and White counties and has been at its present home since 1851. WAYNE KNUCKLES/CNI News Service

Pastor Joe Frady leads the congregation in prayer Sunday at Old Nacoochee Baptist Church. The church is on the border of Habersham and White counties and has been at its present home since 1851. WAYNE KNUCKLES/CNI News Service

Old Nacoochee celebrates two centuries of faith

Deacon Benny Miller wore his clean overalls and a big smile as he rang the bell Sunday, marking the call to worship at Old Nacoochee Baptist Church. The congregation was preparing to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the church, which was founded in 1822.