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Burton, Rabun and Seed Lake in drawing visitors and second home owners to Rabun County during all months of the year, but especially summer. Clayton is Rabun County’s largest town and the county seat. Other municipalities include Mountain City, Dillard, Sky Valley, Tiger and Painting by Rabun County artist Broderick Crawford Tallulah Falls. We Anchorage boat dock on Lake Burton has welcomed generations of Rabun County residents and encourage you to visitors to the lake’s waters. visit them all. opportunities and so much You have questions? We On the pages that follow more. That’s the reason we have answers. Starting here. you will learn about Rabun call this publication the County’s governments, social Answer Book & Health Care Michael Leonard organizations, health care Guide. Publisher institutions, recreational

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No matter where you are from, when you reach Rabun County you have found a little bit of heaven. It is a long-standing slogan here that Clayton and Rabun County are where spring spends the summer and fall takes its time. And, while winter can sometimes have a sharp bite and render the area’s mountain roads slippery, the snow and ice never last long. The warm, sunny days of spring and summer and never far off. The Blue Ridge Mountains rise to impressive heights in Rabun County, with Georgia’s second tallest peak, Rabun Bald, located near Sky Valley. The coolness and beauty of Rabun’s high hills complement the recreation and scenery afforded by lakes

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Table of Contents Churches

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City governments

Civic clubs

Community services

County government

Courts

Education

Support groups, services

Healthcare

Outdoors

U.S. Post Offices

Public safety

Public services

Quality of life

State officials

Utilities

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On the cover and throughout the pages of the 2014 Answer Book & Health Care Guide you will enjoy the works of Rabun County artists Mary George Poss and Broderick Crawford, plus historic photos from the archives of the Rabun County Historical Society. The cover artwork is by Poss showing old Tallulah Falls. To contact the artists or the historical society, call Poss at 706-782-2121, Crawford at 706782-8379, and Rabun County Historical Society at 706-782-5292.

Michael Leonard — Publisher Blake Spurney — Editor Mat Payne — Staff Writer Trevor Metcalfe — Staff Writer Debbie Martin — Sales Associate Brooke Wooley — Sales Associates Heidi Cook — Accounting Jeri McCall — Customer Service Don Calhoun — Distribution

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Key Telephone Numbers Help

Alcoholics Anonymous, 706-782-HELP FAITH, 706-782-1003 Crisis Line, (888) 782-1338 For shelter, (800) 33-HAVEN Mountain Lakes Medical Center, 706-782-3100 Rabun County DFCS, 706-782-4283 Rabun County EMS, 706-782-6251 Rabun County Health Dept., 706-212-0289 Rabun County Rescue Squad, 706-782-5821

County Government

Law Enforcement

Clayton Police Department Dillard Police Department Mountain City Police Department Sky Valley Police Department Rabun County Sheriff’s Office Rabun County Marshal’s Office Georgia State Patrol Tallulah Falls Police Department The Clayton Tribune

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Board of Commissioners, 706-782-5271 Rabun County Civic Center, 706-212-2149 Rabun Extension Service, 706-782-3113 Rabun County Library, 706-782-3731 Rabun County Recycling Center, 706-782-1473 Rabun County Senior Center, 706-782-3853 Rabun County Tax Commissioner, 706-782-3613 Rabun County Tax Assessor, 706-782-5068

CIty GovernmentS

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City Governments

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Clayton Clayton City Council holds a work session at 4:30 p.m. on the second Tuesday of the month and meets at 4:30 p.m. on the third Tuesday at Clayton Municipal Complex, 837 Highway 76 W. It had a Census 2010 population of 2,047. Phone: 706-782-4512 Mayor - John Bradshaw Council - Jordan Green, Brian Panell, Roy Quilliams, Debbie Chisholm and Willie Fortson. City Manager - Cissy Henry City Clerk - Rhonda Lunsford Police Chief - Lindsey Owens Residential sewer tap-on fee costs between $787.18$1,215.58 plus a $82.80 deposit, $38.70 service fee or reconnection fee. The monthly fee is $20.25 inside the city for 2,000 gallons and $24.48 outside the city. Residential water tap-fee costs between $779.46-$1,215.58 plus an $82.80 deposit and a $38.70 connection fee. Monthly rate is between $17.93 (inside city) and $26.16 (outside city) for the first 2,000 gallons. Garbage collection is $13.97 a month inside the city. The city's 2011-12 tax rate was 8 mills, and it collects a 5 percent hotel/motel tax.

DILLARD Dillard City Council meets at 4 p.m. on the second Tuesday of the month at City Hall, 892 Franklin St. It had a Census 2010 population of 339. Phone: 706-746-5891 Mayor - William Robinson Council - Jack Roberts, Blaine Peacock, Carron Grist, Claude Dillard, Gordon Jenkins and Terry Wilson City Clerk - Glenda Enloe Police Chief - Shane Watts The city is installing a new water system. Tap-on fees are $500 for lines of three-quarter inch, $900 for 1-inch lines and $2,750 for 2-inch lines. Fees for new construction will be $1,500, $2,500 and $5,600 respectively. Sewer tap-on fee is $1,000 for residential and $4,000 for commercial. Residences pay monthly fees of $20, restaurants pay based on seating

Painting by Rabun County artist Broderick Crawford Old Dillard as it appeared on a Sunday morning.

capacity and shops pay $55. Dillard doesn't levy a property tax, but does collect a local 5 percent tax on hotels and motels.

MOUNTAIN CITY Mountain City City Council meets at 6 p.m. on the second Tuesday of every month at City Hall, 102 Dotson St. It has a population of 1,088. Phone: 706-746-3513 Mayor - Grace Watts Council - Ruth Fountain, Eric McCrackin, Robert Sutton and Charles Hooper. City Clerk - Jessie Henson Police Chief - Tom Garrison No property taxes are levied, and revenue comes from business licenses and permits, franchise tax, insurance tax and fines and forfeitures.

SKY VALLEY

Sky Valley City Council meets at 10 a.m. on the fourth Tuesday of the month at Chapel of Sky Valley, 817 Sky Valley Way. It has a population of 272. Phone: 706-746-2204 Mayor - Hughel Goodgame

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TALLULAH FALLS

Tallulah Falls City Council meets at 5 p.m. on the first Thursday following the first Tuesday of each month at Town Hall, 255 Main St. It had a Census 2010 population of 168, about 100 of whom live in Rabun County. Phone: 706-754-6040 Mayor - Carl Seaman Council - Larry Hamilton, Jimmy Franklin, Bill Coldren and Deb Goatcher City Administrator/Clerk - Marcia McKean Police Chief and Water Superintendent - Bill Goatcher Residential water fees are $18 a month for up to 3,000 gallons and $4.25 per 1,000 gallons thereafter. The rate is a $25 minimum for those who live on Hickory Nut Mountain. Commercial fees are $32 a month for up to 3,000 gallons plus $4.25 per 1,000 gallons thereafter. Water tap-on fee is $1,500 for both residential and commercial use. The tax rate currently is set at 6 mills.

Residents are on individual septic tanks.

TIGER Tiger City Council meets at 6 p.m. on the second Monday of the month at Tiger Town Hall, 3011 Old Highway 441 S. It had a Census 2010 population of 408. Phone: 706-490-1322 Mayor - Tom Ramey Jr. Council - Mike Carnes, Karen Lovell, Susan Rickman and Don Melton Tiger gets its water from the Clayton system. Tiger operates its own sewer infrastructure, and the sewage is treated by Clayton, which also handles billing.

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County government

RABUN COUNTY COMMISSION Rabun County has five county commissioners, one each from quadrants divided by Highway 441, Highway 76 West and Warwoman Road, and one at-large member. Commissioners serve four-year terms. Commissioners meet at 6 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of the month at Rabun County Courthouse. County administration can be reached at 706-782-5271. Chairman Greg James, 706-782-4642 Stephen Arbitter, 706-782-6862 Will Nichols, 706-782-7798 Jimmy Loudermilk, 706-782-4793 Kay Darnell - 706-212-2960

COUNTY OFFICES County Administrator - Jim Bleckley, 706-782-5271 County Commission Clerk - Debbie Jacobs, 706-782-5271 Tax Commissioner - Sandy Smith, 706-782-3613 Tax Assessor - Mike Copeland, 706-782-5068 County Attorney - Allyn Stockton, 706-782-6100 Road Department Supervisor - Darrin Giles, 706-782-2177 County Marshal/soil erosion enforcement - Roy Lovell, 706-782-2657 Solid Waste Director - Jack Southards, 706-782-2015 County Extension Service - Donna Young, 706-782-3113 Planning and Zoning - Les Neely, 706-782-1579

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TAX ASSESSOR The office is located on the main floor of the county annex next to the civic center. It is open from 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays. The tax assessor's office performs the following duties: determining property values, processing real estate transactions, valuing mobile homes, taking homestead exemption applications,and handling appeals to values. The tax assessor board is appointed by the Rabun County Board of Commissioners. The board consists of three members. Mike Copeland is the chief appraiser and head of the county tax assessor's office. According to Copeland, total market value of all property in Rabun County is about $4 billion, and taxes are assessed on 40 percent of that value. Homestead exemptions - There are various homestead exemptions that may lower a homeowner's property tax bill.

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The office is located on the main floor of the county annex next to the civic center. It is open from 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays. It sends out tax notices and collects taxes on all property, including land, buildings and vehicles. Taxes should be paid in full by the due date in order to avoid a penalty. If a person doesn't receive a tax bill in the fall of each year, he or she should contact the tax commissioner's office. Tax bills normally go out in September and are due by Dec. 20. After the due date, interest of 1 percent per month is added, and foreclosure proceedings may begin. After 90 days,

a 10 percent penalty is charged in addition to the 1 percent added monthly. When one cannot pay his or her taxes on time, arrangements may be made whereby the property owner can avoid expensive legal fees. If a levy is filed, the tax office can sell a home and property at a tax sale. After a property has been advertised for four consecutive weeks, it can be auctioned off to the highest bidder at the courthouse doors. A person buying property should make sure that back taxes aren't owed, or the new owner will be responsible. Visit rabuncountytax.com to pay property taxes and renew motor vehicle registration.

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PLANNING AND ZONING The office is located on the lower level of the county annex building. Its hours are 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays. The office issues building permits and those for remodeling, additions, boathouses and major repairs. Variance and rezoning requests are submitted to the office and then submitted to the Rabun County Planning Commission, which meets at 6 p.m. on the fourth Monday of the month at the courthouse. Zoning Administrator Les Neely also is the soil erosion enforcement officer.

MOBILE HOMES Mobile homes manufactured more than seven years ago cannot be moved into Rabun County. Mobile homes that old can be relocated within the county but must be inspected, and, if necessary, remodeled to meet current state building requirements. Inspections are done by the planning and zoning office. For mobile homes being moved into Rabun County from another state, the owner must apply to the tax commissioner's office for a location permit before residency is established. For mobile homes moved into Rabun County from another county, the owner needs to be able to show that taxes have been paid for the current period. To renew a permit, the owner must come into the tax collector's office between Jan. 1 and April 1 to avoid interest and penalty. The permit must be displayed on the home; failure to do so results in a penalty. The marshal's office inspects permits. Landowners who own and live in a mobile home can file for homestead exemption. Taxes for the land and home are due in the fall of each year.

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LOCAL PRECINCTS Rabun County has consolidated its nine voter precincts into one polling place at the Rabun County Civic Center. Early voting, which begins 21 days before an election, is done at the Board of Elections office next to the Rabun County Civic Center.

MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION Auto tags - License plates are sold in the tax commissioner's office according to the vehicle owner's birthday. Tags may be purchased up to 30 days before that date. New residents need to contact the office to determine a vehicle's ad valorem tax amount. A person needs to bring in current registration, proof of insurance, and driver's license when coming to the office. Vehicle taxes are due when a title is change or acquired. Taxes are based on the average listed in Kelley Blue Book, Kelly Black Book and NADA book. When moving from another state, an owner must come in to the tax commissioner's office, located on the main floor of the county annex building, with the following materials: title, mileage of the vehicle, proof of insurance and valid driver's license. If the title is being held by a lien holder, the address of the lien holder and out-of-state registration must be brought in. If the vehicle is leased, the same procedure applies. The amount due for passenger vehicles is $20, title costs $18, and transfer costs $5. Renewal of vehicle registration - To renew a current tag, one must report to the tax commissioner's office with registration and proof of insurance, or it can be done by mail.

RECYCLING The Rabun County recycling program has seven recycling stations that accept glass, newspapers, cardboard, plastic, mixed paper and aluminum and tin cans from county residents. All centers accept batteries and oil. Businesses must use Boggs Mountain. All recycling centers except Lake Burton and Boggs Mountain stations are open from 7 a.m.-7 p.m. MondaySaturday and from noon-5 p.m. Sundays. The Boggs Mountain station is open from 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Saturday. Its summer hours are 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Friday and 8 a.m.noon Saturdays. The Laurel Place station is open FridaysMondays, and its hours are listed below. Household garbage up to 10 bags can be disposed of at all stations. Disposal of commercial garbage is charged based on weight. All centers except Lake Burton accept oil and car batteries, electronic equipment (except televisions), small rechargeable batteries and printer cartridges. Televisions must be taken to Boggs Mountain, and disposal costs 2.25 cents per pound. Tire disposal at Boggs Mountain costs $2 per tire ($3 with a rim); $3 for large tires ($5 with a rim); or $10 for tractor, backhoe or motor graders ($15 with a rim). For information or suggestions, call 706-782-1473 or 706782-2015. Director - Alan English Email - aenglish@rabuncounty.ga.gov; Website: rabuncounty.ga.gov.

Boggs Mountain

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Charlie Mountain

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Rabun Gap

144 Kelly's Creek Road, right after the Rabun Gap post office 706-746-3028

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Rabun County Library

The Rabun County Public Library is located on Jo Dotson Circle and offers current and classic literature, periodicals, newspapers, audiobooks, CDs, DVDs and high speed Internet access and wireless service. The children's library features books, computers, programs and services for children of all ages. The library is a member of the Northeast Georgia Regional Library System and is a Georgia PINES Library. It is open from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. weekdays and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays. Library hours might change in the coming weeks depending on a pending decision from the Rabun County Board of Commissioners. Stephanie Howard is the library manager. 706-782-3731 Website: http://www.rabuncountylibrary.org.

public safety

Law Enforcement

Chief Investigator - Gerald Johnson Patrol Commander - Mark Jones

RABUN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE

CLAYTON POLICE

About 45 full-time employees with 12 road deputies, four investigators, 26 detention officers, two full-time and three part-time courthouse security officers, one deputy who serves civil papers full time and a school resource officer make up the department. Sheriff Frank Andrews, 2009-present 706-782-3612 The sheriff oversees three primary functions: chief law enforcement officer of the county, operation and maintenance of the county jail and officer of the court who carries out a judge's orders. The office has jurisdiction anywhere in the county. An officer serves on the Narcotics Criminal Investigations & Suppression team. It has a tip line at 706-839-1977. A $6 million detention center with 102 beds was completed in 2005. It has a communications center for the sheriff's office and a kitchen. Administrative offices remain at the Rabun County Courthouse in downtown Clayton. 175 Boen Creek Road (off East Boggs Mountain Road) Jail Administrator - Jeff Harris Chief Deputy - John Crane

Ten full-time and three part-time officers Police Chief Lindsey Owens Merrie Queen, administrative assistant 706-782-2181

DILLARD POLICE

Three officers Police Chief Shane Watts 706-746-5891

MOUNTAIN CITY POLICE Three officers Police Chief Tom Garrison 706-746-2621

SKY VALLEY POLICE Five officers Police Chief Scott Dills 706-746-5584

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Rabun County 911 - Employs 12 full-time dispatchers and eight part time. 706-782-1402 (for non-emergencies) Director - Mike Carnes

Two full-time and two part-time officers Police Chief Bill Goatcher 706-754-6040

GEORGIA DNR

Georgia Department of Natural Resources 770-535-5499

FOREST SERVICE

Chattooga River Ranger District law enforcement officer Jeff Angel, 706-754-6221, ext. 106 Gainesville office, Capt. Stuart Degulach, 770-297-3057

MOUNTAIN PATROL

A private security force for people living around the lakes. It has nine full-time and two part-time certified security officers. Subscribers pay a $38 monthly fee for basic security. No. 6 Fred's Place Lane, Lakemont 706-782-5807 or 706947-3585

MOUNTAIN LAKES SECURITY

Clayton, North Main Street 782-2751 Fire Chief Tony Lake

Station 2

Warwoman, Warwoman Road 706-782-2402 Fire Chief Josh Bleckley

EMERGENCY SERVICES

Rabun County EMS - Employs 19 full-time and 20 part-time emergency service personnel, most of whom are paramedics. The rest are emergency medical technicians. Emergency Medical Services is located adjacent to the fire station/police department off North Main Street in Clayton. It has a substation in Dillard. 36 Emergency Drive, Clayton 706-782-6226 (for non-emergencies); or 911 Director - Mike Carnes Billing clerk Dana Taylor 706-782-6520

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FIRE DEPARTMENTS

Rabun County has two full-time firefighters, Marty Dixon and James Reed. Dixon serves as Rabun County fire chief. Rabun also has 12 volunteer fire departments, nearly all of which hold fund-raisers. They are:

Station 1

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Rabun County Rescue Squad (Station 19) - Volunteer force with about 25 members handles various emergencies, including lost persons, vehicle extrications, water rescues and disasters. The squad, based out of Tiger, receives funding through the state, county, donations and various fund-raisers. The Special Rescue Team, which includes volunteers from Rabun County, conducts swift-water, high-angle and other problem rescues. Marty Dixon, EMA director Riley Owens, Rescue Squad chief 706-782-5821

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Station 8

Satolah, Highway 28 North 706-782-3715 Fire Chief Seth Schmitt

Station 6

Chechero, Highway 76 East 706-782-7072 Fire Chief Jason Roach

Station 9

Sky Valley-Scaly Mountain, N.C. Saddleback Circle 828-526-9032 Fire Chief Tommy James

Station 7

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Courts

SUPERIOR COURT

PROBATE COURT

The Mountain Judicial Circuit comprises Rabun, Habersham and Stephens counties. Two judges oversee Superior Court cases: Russell "Rusty" Smith, 706-886-7525 B. Chan Caudell, 706-754-6274 The court has two trial terms each year, January-June and July-December. The court hears cases locally for four weeks during each jury term, and the dates vary from year to year.

Probate Judge Lillian Garrett conducts probate hearings, which are scheduled after all required paperwork is filed. She also holds traffic court, which generally is held on the second and fourth Thursdays of the month. The office is located on the upper level of the Rabun County Courthouse. This person also handles marriage licenses, birth certificates, death certificates, probate wills, guardianship cases, state and county traffic cases, non-jury game and fish cases, firearms permits, property line disputes and fireworks permits. 706-782-3614

JUVENILE COURT

Bob Cullifer 706-754-6308 and 706-212-2716 The court hears deprivation, termination and delinquency cases, and those involving the Department of Family and Children Services. Court, which is not held on a regular schedule, generally is on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Generally, deprivation and termination hearings are now open to the public, with some exceptions.

MAGISTRATE COURT

Rabun County Magistrate Court handles civil small claim matters under $15,000, misdemeanors crimes, county ordinance violations, and deposit account fraud. The court also handles pre-warrant application hearings and bond modification hearings. Court is

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Station 12

Tiger, Old Highway 441 706-782-2336 Fire Chief Tom Ramey Jr.

held once a week by Chief Magistrate Al English and Assistant Magistrate David Vaughan. Magistrate court office hours are 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday. The office is located within the clerk of court office on the main floor of the courthouse. A warrant application costs $20, and the filing fee for small claims is $104.50. 706-782-3615 or 706-212-2715

CLERK OF COURT

Holly E. Henry-Perry serves as the Rabun County clerk of court and jury clerk. This office maintains all land records such as deeds, plats, agreements, and security interests. The office also serves as custodian of the record and provides court support for superior, juvenile and magistrate Courts. This office oversees and manages all jury selection and revision. Passport applications are also processed within this office, including renewals and first time applications. The clerk's office .....................................Continued on page 16

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also issues notary public certificates while also processing trade name applications. The office is located on the ground level of the courthouse in suite 105. Office hours are 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday. 706-782-3615.

JURY SELECTION

The Rabun County jury pool is compiled by several lists. Known citizens of Rabun County, taxpayer and property records, voter registration list, Georgia driver's list and local directories are sources from where the jury pool is comprised. Jurors are drawn by the clerk of court office per orders from a superior court judge. Jurors may be drawn for traverse or trial juries involving matters of a civil or criminal nature.

Jury revision occurs every two years to update and manage the jury pool. Jury revision is performed by the jury commissioners and the clerk of court.

DRIVER'S LICENSE

The nearest driver's license renewal office is at the Department of Motor Vehicles in Toccoa, 144 Doyle St. Hours are 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Friday. A copy of the Georgia Driver's Manual can be downloaded from the Department of Motor Vehicle Safety. Web site: www.dmvs.ga.gov 706-282-4821

DISTRICT ATTORNEY

Brian Rickman of Tiger serves as district attorney for Rabun, Habersham and Stephens counties.

He serves a four-year term, which expires Dec. 31, 2016. He has offices in all three counties, though he spends most of his time in the Habersham office. Assistant District Attorney Maggie Hastings prosecutes most Rabun County cases in Superior Court. Her office is in the courthouse. Because Rabun doesn't have a state court, the office prosecutes misdemeanor offenses as well as felonies. 706-782-4501 or 706-754-4496

GRAND JURIES

A grand jury consisting of 23 members is selected for each Superior Court term. All grand jury members are selected from a version of the master jury list.

State and U.S. officials

Rep. Stephen Allison (R)

8th District 504-A Coverdale Legislative Office Building 18 Capitol Square Atlanta, GA 30334 404-656-0188 or 103 Blue Ridge St. Blairsville, GA 30512 706-781-3929 Email: stephen.allison@house. ga.gov

Sen. John Wilkinson (R) 50th district 303-B Coverdell Legislative Office Building 18 Capitol Square Atlanta, GA 30334 404-463-5257 Fax: 404-657-3248 or P.O. Box 2227 Toccoa, GA 30577 706-886-1898 Email: john.wilkinson@senate. ga.gov

U.S. Sen. Johnny Isakson (R) 131 Russell Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510

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Clayton

125 N. Main St. Jenny Dover, postmaster Hours: 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays; 8:30 a.m.-noon Saturdays, 706-782-5795

Dillard

6971 Highway 441 N. Elaine Turpin, officer in charge Hours: 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and 1:304:30 p.m. weekdays; 8-11:30 a.m. Saturdays, 706-746-2519

Lakemont

111 Green St., S.E. Gainesville, GA 30501 Phone: 770-297-3388 or 855-821-3405 Fax: 770-297-3390 Website: http://dougcollins.house. gov

Gov. Nathan Deal 203 State Capitol Atlanta, GA 30334 404-656-1776

U.S. Post Offices 17 Lakemont Industrial Drive Claudia Grant, postmaster Hours: 7:45 a.m.-noon and 1:30-4:30 p.m. weekdays; 7:30-11:30 a.m. Saturdays, 706-782-5456

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Rabun Gap

5664 Highway 441 N. Connie Nix, officer in charge Hours: 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and 1:304:30 p.m. weekdays; 7:45-11:30 a.m. Saturdays, 706-746-5782

Tallulah Falls

23 Dotson St. Linda Smith, officer in charge Hours: 9 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m. weekdays, 706-746-2580

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3278 Old Highway 441 S. Dianne Pendrey, officer in charge Hours: 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and 1:30-4:30 p.m. weekdays; 8-11:30 a.m. Saturdays, 706-782-5464

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Education Members of Rabun County Board

of Education serve four-year staggered terms. Elections are partisan. 706-212-4350 Superintendent - Matt Arthur Board of Education - Chairman David Smith, vice chairman Steve Cabe, Wayne Stephens, Betsy Smith and Curt Haban.

Rabun County Schools

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Rabun County High School

2014 Answer Book Rabun County Primary School 801 E. Boggs Mountain Road, Tiger 706-782-3831 Principal Lisa Patterson Grades preschool-2

Mountain Education Charter High School Mountain Education Charter High

School is a non-traditional, evening high school program that allows students to work at their own pace. The program also allows students who have dropped out but are under a certain age to return to school and earn a high school diploma. Students must be between the ages of 16-20. Students can pursue credit recovery programs during the summer months for a fee.

Classes are held from 4-9 p.m. Monday-Thursday at 963 Tiger Connector Road. Site administrator Tomy Short 706-212-4390

Private schools

Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School 339 Nacoochee Drive, Rabun Gap 706-746-7467 Head of School Anthony Sgro Grades 6-12

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Electricity

Rabun County Learning Center

790 N. Main St., suite 201. Offers instruction for those wanting to obtain a GED. Lead instructor Judith Hall 706-782-1362

Head Start/Pre-K Rabun County Head Start/Pre-K, a

federally and state-funded, comprehensive child development program for children and their families, is held at the Rabun County Head Start Building just south of Clayton on Old Highway 441. Full-day classes are throughout the year. Director Teresa Franklin

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Utilities

Georgia Power 45 South Main St., Clayton 706-782-4236, 888-660-5890, 24-hour customer service 888-891-0938, to report outage

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Cable

Habersham Electric Membership Corporation 800-640-6812

Propane gas

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Freeman Gas Co. 5987 Highway 441 S., Lakemont 706-212-0503

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Radio

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Support groups, services Legal services Georgia Legal Services provides services to senior citizens

and low-income clients based on case type and financial eligibility. For more information, call between 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday at 800-745-5717. The office location is open from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday.

Veterans groups

Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays in the level just below Scooter's in Dillard. For more information, call 706-4901538.

Al-anon meeting Al-anon, a group providing hope for all interested parties, meets at 7 p.m. Thursday on the lower level of St. James Episcopal Church. For more information, call 706-746-5089 or visit http://www.al-anon.alateen.org.

Chapter 15 of the Disabled American Veterans holds a

covered dish supper at 6 p.m. on the first Monday of every month at the Lakemont-Wiley Fire Department. A meeting follows at 7 p.m. Doug Wayne is chapter commander. 706782-2152 Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4570 meets at 6:30 p.m. on the second Wednesday of the month at the VFW post on North Main Street in Clayton. Dean Queen is post commander. 706-782-5708 American Legion Post 220 meets at 6 p.m. Monday for a covered-dish supper at the Legion hall in Mountain City. Veterans needing transportation to Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Centers should call Doug Wayne at 706-782-2152. On Tuesday, a van goes to Atlanta; on Thursday a van goes to Asheville, N.C. To get a ride to Asheville, a three-day advance notice is needed. Pick up for both destinations is at 7:30 a.m. in front of Rabun County Courthouse.

Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings are held at 7 p.m. daily at St. James Episcopal

Church on Warwoman Road. For the 24-hour help line, call 706-782-HELP. Meetings are also held at 11 a.m. Thursdays at the church. Meetings are held at 11 a.m. Tuesdays at Wiley Presbyterian Church. Closed AA meetings are being held at 5:30 p.m. Mondays,

Overeaters Anonymous Overeaters Anonymous is people sharing experience,

strength and hope in recovery from compulsive eating. OA meets at 5 p.m. Monday at St. James Episcopal Church, 260 Warwoman Road. For more information, call Therese at 706-746-3510.

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People First An advocacy group for disabled adults meets at 11 a.m.

on the first Monday of each month at Clayton Municipal Complex.

Alzheimer's support The Alzheimer's and dementia support group provides in-

teraction, information and inspiration for family members and caregivers in a confidential and supportive environment. For more information, call Mary Lou Faulkenberry at 706-212-0655 or 706-280-3534; or the Alzheimer's Association at 800-272-3900.

American Red Cross The Northeast Georgia Chapter of the American Red

Cross offers various courses, such as CPR training for instructors, first aid and baby-sitter instruction at various times during the year. For more information on available courses, call 770-532-8453 or visit http://www.negaredcross.org.

Cancer support A men's prostate cancer support group meets 5-6 p.m. on

the third Monday of each month at the Cancer Treatment Center next to Union General Hospital at 750 Deep South Road in Blairsville. The group is open to men who live in Northeast Georgia and Western North Carolina counties. For more information, call 706-745-9767 or 706-896-1064.

Caring Connection Caring Connection, a telephone support group, is avail-

able 24 hours a day, seven days a week for people who care for loved ones with Alzheimer's disease and cannot leave their homes. For more information, or to talk, call 706-2750819 or 800-272-3900.

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alcohol addiction with free counseling, referrals and assessments and a success rate of more than 70 percent. For more information, call 800-468-6933, or visit www. stopaddiction.com.

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Public recreation

Rabun County Recreation Department holds a variety

of recreational programs, including: Little League baseball and softball, youth football, cheerleading, soccer, basketball, volleyball and swimming lessons. It also has three gymnasiums, swimming pool, offices, eight baseball fields, two multipurpose fields, batting cages, four pavilions, picnic sites, a playground and a 1.3-mile loop trail. Rabun County Park is just south of Rabun County High School on Highway 441 South, Roy Quilliams, director. 706-782-4600

Golf

Rabun County Golf Club - A county-owned, nine-hole

course with four sets of tees is open to the public with memberships available. It is located 1.2 miles south of Clayton on Old Highway 441. Weekday rates with cart rental: $14 for nine holes; $24 for 18. Reduced rates are available for women and seniors Monday-Friday. The course has a driving range, with buckets costing $3, $5 or $6. 706-782-5500 Sky Valley Country Club - Features an 18-hole championship course and a practice facility. Rates from May to October are $35 for nine holes, $65 for 18 from Sunday-Thursday; and $40 for nine holes, $75 for 18 Friday and Saturday. Twilight rate after 2 p.m. Offseason rates are $45 for 18 holes with cart or $25 for nine holes with cart. Reduced rates are available for juniors, military and without cart. Sky Valley also has a retail golf pro shop. 706-746-5302. http://www.skyvalleycountryclub.com. Kingwood Country Club & Resort - Features an 18-hole golf course on Highway 76 East. The course also has a putting green, a chipping practice area and a hitting net. Rates are: $61 on weekends with cart $55 on weekdays with cart The pro shop is open from 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. daily. 706-2124100 Waterfall Club - A private golf and country club. 706212-4000

Swimming

The Rabun County Recreation Department operates a swimming pool that is open May-Labor Day. Pool hours are 11 a.m.-5 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Monday-Friday; 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturdays; noon-6 p.m. Sundays. The pool fee is $3; $2/day for seniors and $1/day for 6 and younger. Pool may be reserved 6-8 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays for $50. Reservation prices subject to change. A season pass for families is $100 and $60 for individuals. 706-782-4600

Public beaches

Georgia Power Company operates public beaches at Lake

Burton, Lake Seed, Tallulah Falls Lake and Lake Yonah. For boating or swimming information, call the Georgia Power land office at 706-782-4014.

Mountain Biking

Stonewall Falls Mountain Biking Loop - A 7.9-mile

loop trail on old U.S. Forest Service and logging roads. Rated moderate to difficult. Elevation varies from 1,875 feet

to 2,380 feet. No parking fee is required. Located five miles south of Clayton. White Twister Loop - A 4.5-mile loop off Old Highway 441 South located 50 yards before the Stonewall Falls parking lot. Rated moderate to difficult. No parking fee is required. For more information, call the U.S. Forest Service district office at 706-754-6221 or visit www.fs.usda.gov/ conf. Stoneplace Trail - A 10-mile multiuse trail (round trip) for bikers and hikers located in Tallulah Gorge State Park. Rated moderate to difficult. A parking fee costs $5. Permits are required for the trail and are only available during Jane Hurt Yarn Interpretative Center operating hours: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. daily. 706-754-7970.

Hiking

Bartram Trail — This 37-mile trail extends across the

peak of Rabun Bald to the Chattooga River. Parts of the hike are steep and include strenuous water crossings. Coleman River Trail — With prime fishing access, this 1-mile trail begins about 150 yards north of the Tallulah River campgrounds at the Coleman River bridge. Minnehaha Trail — This 0.4 mile trail follows Fall Branch to Minnehaha Falls. Angel Falls Trail — A 1.6-mile hike that passes by Panther Falls to an lookout below Angel Falls. Hemlock Trail — Begins at Moccasin Creek State Park and follows an old railroad bed for about 1 mile. The hike, which offers good fishing access, ends at Hemlock Falls. Warwoman Dell Nature Trail — This is a short, 0-4mile loop beginning from the end of the Warwoman Dell picnic area. The hike offers views of a waterfall and wildflowers. Rabun Bald Trail — A 2.9-mile trail leading to the sum-

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Hunting

Hunting is allowed on all U.S. Forest Service land in

Rabun County, but certain regulations must be followed in order to hunt in the Warwoman Wildlife Management Area. Otherwise, state regulations apply on other Forest Service land. Regulations for either are spelled out in a booklet published annually by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources. It is available, along with hunting licenses, at various sporting goods and convenience stores in the county. For more information, call 770-535-5499.

Fishing

Trout fishermen favor the headwaters of the Chattooga River and the Tallulah River. Bass fishermen take to the waters of Burton, Seed, Rabun and Tugalo lakes, where 2-pound large mouth and striped bass are the average catch.

Off-road Vehicle Trails

Oakey Mountain OHV Trail — A 9.5-mile trail follow-

ing the Rabun/Habersham county line from Lake Burton Dam Road to Flat Creek Road. Two parking areas located at the trail. Cost is $5 per all-terrain vehicle or dirt bike. For more information, call 706-754-6221 or visit www.fs.usda. gov/conf/.

Boat Rentals

Anchorage Marine Rental, 75 Anchor Lane, 706-212-

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Horseback Riding

Dillard House Stables and Petting Zoo - 706-746-2038, www.dillardhousestables.com Willis Knob Horse Camp and Trail - Operated by the

U.S. Forest Service, it offers about 15 miles of trails off Warwoman Road. 706-754-6221 Smokey Mountain Stables, Petting Zoo and Flea Market — Offers pony rides and a petting zoo and is a rescue barn for horses and other animals. 8227 Highway 441 S., Lakemont. 706-490-4403

Whitewater Rafting

Southeastern Expeditions - Rates range from $85-$99

for beginner level rafting and $99-$124 for intermediate to advanced. Group rates are available for parties of 12 or more. Call 706-782-4331 or 800-868-7238 or visit: http:// www.southeasternexpeditions.com. Wildwater Rafting - Rates range from $84-$109 for beginner level and $89-$129 for intermediate to advanced. Group rates available for 10 or more. Call 800-451-9972 or 864-647-9587. Nantahala Outdoor Center - Rates range from $89.99$129.99 for trips along Section III or Section IV. Group rates available for 12 or more. Call 800-232-7238.

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U.S. Forest Service Rabun Beach - Has about 82 campsites, 26 with electricity and water hookups. A bath house is equipped with hot showers and flush toilets. Sites with electricity cost $22 per night, other sites are $14. Open from late April through October. Tallulah River - Has 17 campsites along the Tallulah River, along with chemical flush toilets and drinking water. Sites are $14 per night. Open all year. Tate Branch - Has 19 campsites at the junction of Tate Branch and Tallulah River, along with drinking water and chemical flush toilets. Sites are $14 nightly. Open midMarch through Oct. 31. Sandy Bottom - Has 14 sites along the Tallulah River, along with drinking water and chemical flush toilets. Sites are $14 nightly. Open mid-March through Oct. 31. Wildcat Creek - Has 32 sites in two areas along Wildcat Creek. Area 1 has chemical flush toilets and is $10 nightly. Area 2 has vault toilets and is $10 nightly. There is no drinking water. Campground open all year. Sarah's Creek - A primitive campground that has 26 sites along Sarah's Creek for $8 per night. Vault toilets are available, but there is no drinking water. Open all year. West Fork - A primitive campground that has five sites for $5 per night. A vault toilet is available, but there is no drinking water. Open all year. U.S. Forest Service, Chattooga River Ranger District, 706754-6221

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Foxfire Museum and Heritage Center Foxfire Fund Inc., is a nonprofit, educational and literary organization started in 1966 in Rabun County. Part of its mission is to promote, demonstrate and celebrate Southern Appalachian culture through the Foxfire Museum and Heritage Center, 98 Foxfire Lane off Cross Street, Mountain City. The Center serves as a functional museum of Southern Appalachia with self-guided tours for visitors, featuring artifact displays in and around the cabins themselves, which represent a mixture of authentic, replica and modern log construction. The museum features a grist mill, a blacksmith's shop, a replica church, a wagon collection, several single- and multi-room cabins and a nature trail. Sharon Grist, the village weaver, Foxfire's artist-inresidence, is available most days.

Marie Mellinger Center Moccasin Creek State Park, Highway 197, Lake Burton Nestled on the shores of Lake Burton and adjacent to the Burton Fish Hatchery. 706-947-3194 32 acres 54 tent, trailer and RV campsites Boat dock and ramp Wheelchair accessible fishing pier Playground Open-air pavilion One-mile interpretative trail Two-mile hiking trail Tallulah Gorge State Park, Tallulah Falls One of the most spectacular gorges with a chasm two miles long and nearly 1,000 feet deep offers breathtaking views. The Jane Hurt Yarn Interpretive Center features an award-winning film

and cultural, historical and natural exhibits. Hikers wishing to explore the floor of the gorge must register with the park. Permits are limited to 100 people per day. The Terrora dayuse area features a swimming beach, covered picnic pavilion, tennis courts and a playground along the shores of 63-acre Tallulah Falls Lake. A difficult 2.5-mile trail runs along the gorge floor, and only 100 permits per day are issued. The park features numerous other trails in and around the gorge. 706-754-7970, 706-754-7979 50 tent, trailer and RV campsites. The campsites are operated by Georgia Power. Registration required for primitive campsites More than 20 miles of hiking and biking trails Gorge overlooks Picnic shelter

The gift shop features hand-crafted pottery, homemade soaps, handmade textiles and wooden toys. Admission to the gift shop is free. Self-guided tours of the museum cost $6 per person for ages 11-61; $5 for ages 62-andolder; $3 for ages 7-10; children 6 and younger are free. Admission includes one souvenir tour booklet per family/ group. Guided tours are available for groups of six or more, by reservation only. Call ahead for pricing and scheduling. Hours are 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Saturday. For holiday schedules or more information, call 706-746-5828. Ann Moore, president and executive director Fax: 706-746-5829 Email: foxfire@foxfire.org; Website: www.foxfire.org.

Hambidge Center for Creative Arts and Sciences Founded by Mary Crovatt Hambidge in 1934, the center is host to more than 100 artists annually on more than 600 acres. It is not open to the public. The center holds a number of events, including the annual Great Artdoors Festival, a music, barbecue and pottery festival that takes place Oct. 15. It also holds a number of pottery shows and nature hikes that are open to the public. Betty's Creek Road, Rabun Gap 706-746-7324

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the history of the county. It serves as a research center for the study of history by members of the community and other interested persons. It also serves in a public relations capacity by promoting knowledge and understanding of the county's origins. The society has a museum and research library. Exhibits are changed periodically. The society offers mem-

berships. Hours are 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Mondays, 12:30-4:30 p.m. Wednesdays and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Fridays. It is occasionally open on weekends and for special events or by appointment. 81 N. Church St. 706-782-5292 Website: rabunhistory.org

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Gateway Domestic Violence Center — Provides emergency shelter and offers support for domestic violence victims. Jessica Butler, director 770-536-5860 Rape Response — A 24-hour service in crisis intervention is available to anyone who has been raped. The rape doesn't have to be reported to authorities. It serves males and females 13 and older. 770-503-7273 or 800-721-1999 Regency Hospice — Professionals and volunteers dedicated to helping terminally ill patients remain at home. Hospice helps people physically, spiritually and emotionally. Executive director is Mark Hayes. The office is at 236 S. Main St., Hiawassee. Office hours are 8 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays. 800-577-8791

USDA Rural Development — Provides low-interest loans for low to moderate income families for home ownership. It provides home-repair loans at 1 percent interest and home repair grants for senior citizens 62 years and older who own their own home. 706-754-6239 Sharing & Caring of Rabun County — Provides emergency food, clothing and linens to those in need. The thrift shop is open 9 a.m.-noon Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. The food pantry is open 9-11:30 a.m. Fridays. 137 Hiawassee St., Clayton 706-782-6340 Clayton Housing Authority — Offers housing for low-income families. To apply, contact the office, or applications can be picked up at 393 Shadyside Drive. Rent is based on income. Hours are 9 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m. Monday-Thursday. 706-782-6467

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Victory Home — Located in Tallulah Falls, the home is intended to promote sobriety for alcoholics and drug addiction. It is a live-in rehabilitation program for a 25-week period. There is a $500 intake charge, a $500 room reservation fee and fees up to $200 per week. Its thrift store hours are 9 a.m.noon and 1-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Richard Pletsch, director 706-754-6030 Web site: www.victoryhome.org

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2014 Answer Book the county. It offers social activities five days a week, a hot noon meal and transportation services. It is available for persons 60 and older. Senior Center vans provide transportation service to the Senior Center and for other needed services. The senior must be an active participant at the Senior Center and be age 55 or older. Those 55 and younger can still get rides to the doctor's office or to other locations as needed for a fee. Seniors who qualify for aid from the Georgia Department of Human Resources are not required to pay, but are asked to donate weekly as they can. For more information or to schedule a ride, call 706-782-3853. Hot meals are served in the center's dining room and are delivered to the homebound. Candidates for the program must be applicable. The program is always in need of volunteers to help with meal delivery. Facilities and activities include a quilting room, exercise pool, a reading room, a pool table, games and puzzles. Members may stay from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Blood pressure screening is offered monthly. Recreational day trips are planned as funds and time allow. Past trips include the Atlanta Aquarium and Dollywood. Public Transportation Public transportation (Dial-A-Ride) is based at the Rabun County Senior Center. The program provides van service to the doctor's office, grocery store, for general shopping or to visit friends or relatives in the hospital or nursing home. The round trip cost is $6 within the county, $15 to destinations within Stephens or Habersham counties and $42 to Gainesville. Reservations are required 24-48 hours in advance. Call 706-782-3853 to make an ap-

pointment and for more information. Community Services Program The Rabun County community resource coordinator is Brandie Potts. Her office is the source of much information on emergency community assistance. She can be reached at 706-7823704. Office hours are 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Monday-Thursday. The Community Services Program director for the Ninth District is Brenda Dalin, whose office is in Gainesville. Phone: 770-532-3191. The program is organized primarily as a tool for helping low-income individuals through an emergency crisis. Part of their outreach and referral activities include working with other various organizations such as Habitat for Humanity, Rabun County Interagency Coalition, Rabun Aid Program, Department of Family and Children Services, Legal Aid, Sharing & Caring, Community Partnership and FAITH. The Ninth District Community Services Program office oversees the following programs: Administers funds for Sharing & Caring, and makes referrals to the organization's food pantry which stocks only non-perishable items and is open from 9 a.m.-noon Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Provides emergency food to qualifying individuals. Weatherization program - The agency provides insulation, weather-stripping caulking to qualifying individuals. It prioritizes its program, serving the elderly and handicapped first. Others are served on a limited basis. Housing assistance - One of the agency's primary programs. It makes referrals to rental assistance agencies, such as the Georgia Housing Finance Authority or the Clayton Housing Authority, which has three locations in the

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2014 Answer Book county. The only homeless shelter in the county at the present time is at Wiley Presbyterian Church. For more information, call Alice Wood at 706-782-3775. Energy Assistance Program - Persons who qualify are helped with their heating bills. The program is limited, and is offered to homebound persons on a priority basis and to others upon availability of funds. Assistance is available only once a year to those who qualify. Ninth District Opportunity, Inc. Ninth District Opportunity offers two programs, the Community Services Program and Head Start/Pre K. Offices for both are 1236 Old Highway 441 S., south of Clayton. Health Department All persons are welcome at the department, as no one is denied service because of an inability to pay. The office is open 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays; 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Tuesdays; and 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Fridays. The health department offers services

and information for: AIDS, cancer detection, child health, children's medical services, community care services program; dental health; diabetes screening; non-emergency medical services; environmental health services; family planning; teen family planning; genetics/ sickle cell; health education/promotion; hearing, vision, dental screening; immunizations; maternal health; scoliosis screening; sexually transmitted diseases; stroke and heart attack prevention; tuberculosis and the WIC program. For more information, call 706-2120289. Environmental Health - Division of the health department checks water supplies for purity, checks septic tanks and sewerage systems, inspects food preparation businesses, and inspects hotels and public swimming pools. A bacterial water sample test costs $25 or $10 for a re-sample. For more information, call 706-2120294. Extension Service The Rabun County extension office coordinates and integrates resources of the University of Georgia Extension Office according to the needs of residents

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Clayton Merchants & Business Association - Meets quarterly. Cricket Werkheiser, president, 706-782-1520 Clayton Music, Literary and Art Club - Meets eight times a year at 2 p.m. on the second Thursday of the month from September through December and February through May at The Rock House. Jill Welch, president, 706-746-7121 Clayton Rotary Club - Meets at noon every Thursday at the Stockton House. Rocky Ford, president, 706-212-9958 Clayton Woman's Club - Meets the second Friday of each month, except in January and February. Linda Johnson, president, 706-746-7138 Community Pantry - Distributes vouchers for nonperishable goods to needy families. Families must be referred through a pastor or Ninth District Opportunity Inc. Vouchers are given out from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. on the first Monday of the month at St. James Episcopal Church. Tammy Whitmire, president, 706-746-6955; Margaret Patrick, 706-782-6296 Dillard Tourist Association - Meetings are held quarterly at The Dillard House. Pam Thompson, president, 706746-2038 Friends of the Library - Annual membership ranges from $10 for an individual and $25 for a family to $3,000 for saint status. Helen Richardson, president, 706-746-5625; Stephanie Howard, library manager, 706-782-3731 Georgia ForestWatch - Members of the group periodically check on U.S. Forest Service activities and go on hiking trips. Marie Dunkle, district leader, 770-335-0967, www.gafw.org. Habitat for Humanity of Rabun County - Meets at 6 p.m. on the third Thursday of the month at Stephens Federal Bank. Marcus Booker, president,

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Rabun County Retired Educators Association - Meets the first Thursday of September, October, November, December, February, March, April and May. Janine Bethel, president, 706-7826761 Seed Lake Association - Cheryl Peterman,secretary, secretary@seedlake.org; Tom Herman, treasurer; Alex Porter, vice president; Temp Davis III, president, president@seedlake.org Trout Unlimited, Rabun Chapter Gathers at 6:30 p.m. on the third Thursday of the month at the Boy Scouts hut behind Rabun County Library. Pat Hopton, president, 706-490-1676, rabuntu. org. Valley Girls - Meets at noon on the last Thursday of the month at Wolffork Baptist Church. Raises money for scholarships. Joan Cox, president, Tammy Whitmire, 706-746-6955

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Camp Creek Baptist Church Camp Creek Road, Lakemont P.O. Box 225, Wiley 706-782-2633 Pastor: Larry Brown Sunday school 10 a.m. Sunday worship 11 a.m. Sunday service 6 p.m. Wednesday 7 p.m.

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Clayton Baptist Church 87 S. Church St., Clayton

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Clayton Church of God 255 Stekoa Falls Road

706-982-4437 Pastor: Bryan Alexander Sunday school 10 a.m. Sunday worship 10:45 a.m. Sunday evening 6 p.m. Wednesday 7 p.m.

Clayton Christian Community Church 384 S. Main St., Clayton

706-212-7986 Pastors: John and Denise Paul Sunday worship 10:30 a.m. Thursday group 7 p.m.

Clayton First Assembly of God 128 Valley St., Clayton

706-782-6854 Pastor: Jeff Houston Sunday worship 10:30 a.m. Sunday evening 6:30 p.m. Wednesday 7 p.m.

Clayton First United Methodist Church 71 S. Main St., Clayton

706-782-4426 Pastor: Charles Green Sunday early service 8:30 a.m. Sunday worship 11 a.m. Contemporary Sunday service in Family Life Center 9:30 a.m.

Clayton Presbyterian Church 150 N. Church St., Clayton

706-782-5418 Interim pastor: Blant Ferguson Sunday school 9:30 a.m. Sunday worship 11 a.m.

Community Bible Church

3645 Cashiers Road, Highlands, N.C. 828-526-4685 Pastor: Gary Hewins http://www.cbchighlands.com

Cornerrock Methodist Church 449 Old Screamer St., Clayton

Fourth Sunday school 10 a.m. Fourth Sunday worship 11:30 a.m.

Dillard United Methodist Church 5 Betty Whitecloud St., Dillard P.O. Box 463, Dillard 770-682-0257 Pastor: Doug Aultman Sunday school 10 a.m. Sunday worship 11 a.m.

Elohim Baptist Mission 140 Blair St., Tiger

706-212-0391 Pastor: Octavio Espetia Sunday school 10 a.m. Sunday worship 11 a.m.

Persimmon Baptist Church in days gone by.

Fairview Baptist Church

Sunday worship 10:45 a.m. Sunday evening 6:30 p.m. Wednesday prayer 6:30 p.m.

Highway 76 West, Clayton

706-782-2105 Pastor: Steve York Sunday school 10 a.m. Sunday worship 11 a.m. Fourth Sunday night

Ivy Hill Baptist Church

(Meets with Cornerrock Methodist) 6 p.m.

Flat Creek Baptist Church

1433 Low Gap Road, Lakemont Pastor: Michael Rogers Sunday school 10 a.m. Sunday worship 11 a.m. Sunday evening 6 p.m. Wednesday service 7 p.m.

First Christian Church

Black Rock Mountain Road, Mountain City P.O. Box 402, Mountain City 706-746-3168 Pastor: Earl Winfrey Sunday school 10 a.m. Sunday worship 11 a.m. Wednesday study 6 p.m.

Grace Bible Church

235 Dotson St., Mountain City

706-746-5823 www.mygracebiblechurch.org Pastor: Kevin E. Hurt Sunday school 9:30 a.m. Sunday worship 10:45 a.m. Small groups 6 p.m. Wednesday adult study 6-7 p.m. Wednesday Awana 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesday youth study 6-8 p.m.

Head of Tennessee Baptist Church 895 Franklin St., Dillard

706-746-2116 Interim pastor: Sam Letson Sunday school 9:30 a.m.

Painting by Rabun County artist Broderick Crawford

449 Old Screamer St., Clayton

Pastor: Farris Long First and third Sunday school 10 a.m. First and third Sunday worship a.m.

11:30

Joy Baptist Church

96 Joy Church Lane, Lakemont 706-782-9757 Pastor: Tony Goss Sunday school 10 a.m. Sunday worship 11 a.m. Sunday evening 6 p.m. Wednesday service 7 p.m.

King Memorial Community Church 4922 Persimmon Road, Clayton 706-782-4798 Pastor: Joe Nichols Sunday school 10 a.m. Sunday worship 11 a.m. Wednesday study 7 p.m.

Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses 176 Shepard St., Mountain City

706-746-2791, 706-782-4904 Sunday public talk 10 a.m. English - Sunday Watchtower study, 1:40 p.m. English - Tuesday ministry school, 7:30 p.m. English - Tuesday service meeting, 8:30 p.m. Spanish - Jacky Hendley, 828-349-0607, 828506-2505 Spanish - Sunday public talk, 10 a.m. Spanish - Sunday Watchtower study, 10:45 a.m. Spanish - Wednesday ministry school, 7:30 p.m. Spanish - Wednesday service meeting, 8:20 p.m.

2014 Answer Book Lakemont Baptist Church

608 W. Wolf Creek Road, Lakemont 706-212-7904 Pastor: Jewell Gaines Sunday school 10 a.m. Sunday worship 11 a.m. Sunday evening 6 p.m. Wednesday prayer 7 p.m.

Liberty Baptist Church

2206 Bridge Creek Road, Tiger

706-782-6651 Pastor: Scott Cates Sunday school 9:45 a.m. Sunday worship 11 a.m. Sunday evening 6 p.m. Wednesday service 7 p.m. Wednesday Awana (September-May) 6:30 p.m. Wednesday youth 6 p.m.

LifeWay Community Church 1048 N. Main St.

706-982-3022 Pastor: Scott Woodard

Macedonia Baptist Church Jerry Gap Road, Clayton

828-526-8425 Pastor: Roy Lowe Sunday school 10 a.m. Sunday worship 11 a.m. Wednesday service 7 p.m.

Mount Calvary Baptist Church 130 Little River Lane, Rabun Gap 706-782-4143 Pastor: Mickey Woods Sunday school 10 a.m. Sunday worship 11 a.m. Sunday evening 6 p.m. Wednesday prayer 7 p.m.

Mountain City Church of God 352 Cross St., Mountain City 706-746-7530 Pastor: Wren Worley Sunday worship 10 a.m. Sunday evening 6 p.m. Tuesday prayer 7 p.m. Wednesday service 7 p.m.

Mountain City United Methodist Church 69 Black Rock Parkway

706-782-7335 Pastor: Charles Stutsman Sunday school 9 a.m. Sunday worship 10 a.m.

Mountain Grove Baptist Church North Germany Road, Clayton 706-782-3488 Pastor: Larry Cannon Sunday school 10 a.m. Sunday worship 11 a.m. Sunday night 6 p.m. Wednesday service 7 p.m.

Mountain Synagogue

216 Roller Mill Road, Franklin, N.C. 828-524-9463

Religious leader: Zvi Altman

New Beginnings Baptist Church 62 Dotson St., Mountain City 828-369-0620 Pastor: Tom Larocca

New Hope Methodist Church

New Hope Church Road, Clayton 706-782-4224 Pastor: Lee Krivsky Sunday worship 9 a.m.

Newman Chapel Baptist Church 60 Mulberry Road, Otto, N.C. 828-524-9483 Pastor: Danny H. Cannon

North Clayton Baptist Church 171 Clayburne St., Clayton Pastor: Ray B. Conner Sunday school 10 a.m. Sunday worship 11 a.m. Sunday evening 6 p.m. Wednesday service 7 p.m.

People's Baptist Church Dunlap Street, Clayton,

706-782-4808 Pastor: Ronia Hunter Sunday school 10:30 a.m. Sunday worship 11 a.m. First, third and fourth Sunday 6 p.m. Wednesday service 7 p.m.

Persimmon Baptist Church

2032 Persimmon Road, Clayton 706-212-7914 Pastor: Richard Wright Sunday school 10 a.m. Sunday worship 11 a.m. Sunday evening 6 p.m. Wednesday service 7 p.m.

Persimmon Church of God

2360 Devil's Branch Road, Clayton 706-782-3726 Pastor: Teddy King Sunday school 10 a.m. Sunday worship 11 a.m. Sunday evening 6 p.m. Wednesday evening 7:30 p.m.

Pleasant Hill Baptist Church Warwoman Road, Clayton 706-782-4074 Pastor: Raymond Page Sunday school 10 a.m. Sunday worship 11 a.m. Sunday evening 6 p.m. Wednesday service 7 p.m.

Rabun County Church of Christ 23 Jim Lovell Lane, Tiger

706-782-3495 Pastor: McKinley Pate Sunday Bible study 10 a.m. Sunday worship 11 a.m. Sunday evening 1:30 p.m. Wednesday study 7 p.m.

Rabun Gap Presbyterian Church 8397 Wolffork Road, Rabun Gap 706-746-2020 Pastor: Don Barber Sunday school 9:45 a.m. Sunday worship 11 a.m.

Rocky Grove Baptist Church 6900 Bridge Creek Road, Tiger Pastor: Kyle L. Watts Sunday school 10 a.m. Sunday worship 11 a.m. Sunday evening 6 p.m. Wednesday 6:30 p.m.

Sheltering Arms Gospel Tabernacle 2771 Highway 76 W.

706-782-7908 Founder: Nell Matheson Sunday worship 10 a.m. Sunday evening 6 p.m. Monday prayer 6 p.m.

St. Helena Catholic Church

137 Meadow Stream Lane, Clayton

706-782-5152 Priest: Alvaro Avendano Sunday Mass 11 a.m. Spanish Sunday 7 p.m. Vigil Mass Saturday 5 p.m. Tuesday Mass 6 p.m. Wednesday Mass 9 a.m. Thursday Mass 6 p.m. Friday Mass 9 a.m. Confession 3 p.m. Saturday and after mass Wednesdays and Fridays First Friday Holy Hour 9:30-10:30 a.m.

St. James Episcopal Church

260 Warwoman Road, Clayton

706-782-6179 Pastor: Stephen Hall Holy Eucharist-Rite I Sunday, 8 a.m. Holy Eucharist-Rite II Sunday, 10:30 a.m. Wednesday study, 11 a.m. Wednesday Holy Eucharist with laying on of hands for healing, 12:15 p.m.

Tabernacle Baptist Church 6467 Highway 441 S., Wiley

706-782-2734 Pastor: Steve Townsend Sunday school 9:45 a.m. Sunday worship 11 a.m. Sunday evening 6 p.m. Wednesday Awana 6:30 p.m. Wednesday prayer 6:30 p.m.

Tallulah Falls United Methodist Church 204 School Road

706-754-2742 Pastor: James E. Turpen Sr. Sunday school 10 a.m. Sunday worship 11 a.m.

Taylor's Chapel Baptist Church

Taylor's Chapel Road, Mountain City 706-782-2537

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Pastor: Thomas Burrell Sunday worship 10 a.m. Sunday night 6 p.m. Wednesday 7 p.m.

706-754-2742 Pastor: James E. Turpen Sr. Sunday school 9 a.m. Sunday worship 10 a.m.

Tessentee Independent Missionary Baptist Church

Timpson Presbyterian Church

4601 Tessentee Road, Otto, N.C.

35 Hawthorne Lane, Clayton

706-782-1745 Pastor: Carl Carpenter

Unitarian Universalist Fellowship

Tiger Baptist Church

706-782-7978

Testament and Thomas streets, Tiger Pastor: Tim Hunnicutt Sunday school 10 a.m. Sunday worship 11 a.m. Sunday evening 6 p.m. Wednesday 7 p.m.

Tiger United Methodist Church

64 Pleasant Place Road, Tiger

85 Sierra Drive, Franklin, N.C.

Unity-Wayfarers Chapel

Off Highlands Road, Dillard 706-746-6907 Pastor: Ron Lindahn

Wednesday

6 p.m.

Wiley Church of God

28 Transom Lane, off Highway 441 706-212-2809 Pastor: Adam Wright

Wiley Presbyterian Church 207 Wiley Church Lane

706-782-3775 Pastor: Alice T. Wood Sunday school 9:45 a.m. Sunday worship 11 a.m. First Sunday 8:30 a.m. Wednesday study 11 a.m. Second Monday 7 p.m.

Valley Community Church

Wolf Creek Baptist Church

706-896-0800 Pastor: Norm Allison Sunday service 11 a.m.

706-782-4541 Pastor: Thomas Gragg Sunday school 10 a.m.

2218 Tate City Road P.O. Box 2218, Clayton

Wolf Creek Church Road, off East Wolf Creek Road

Sunday worship Sunday evening Wednesday

11 a.m. 6 p.m. 7 p.m.

Wolffork Baptist Church

453 Wolffork Church Road, Rabun Gap 706-746-2728 Pastor: Jimmy Greer Sunday school 10 a.m. Sunday worship 11 a.m. Sunday training 6 p.m. Wednesday 7 p.m.

Wolffork Christian Fellowship Center

5746 N. Wolffork Road, Rabun Gap 706-754-4622 Senior pastor: Harvey Conner Sunday school 10 a.m. Sunday worship 11 a.m. Wednesday 7 p.m.

Rabun Business Directory ACCOUNTANTS Bethel & Co. 706-782-4531 66 N. Church St. Clayton, GA 30525 elizabeth@bethelco.com bethelco.com Guthrie Associates, Inc. 706-782-6388 Konstantina K. Vinson, E.A. 434 Warwoman Road Clayton, GA 30525 www.guthrie-associatesinc.com Laura L. Sauls, CPA 770-540-3922 104 N. Main St. Clayton, GA 30525 lsaullscpa@windstream.net ANNUITIES/IRAS Woodmen of the World 706-490-4122 Emma B. Chastain, FICF Suite 6, Dover Building Clayton, GA 30525 ebchastain@woodmen.org ANTIQUES Butler Galleries I & II 706-212-0155 74 N. Main St. 48 N. Main St. 706-782-8400 Clayton, GA 30525 www.butlergalleries.com Pa’s Front Porch 706-746-2040 6871 Highway 441 North 706-490-2895 Dillard, GA 30537 www.pasfrontporch.com Yesterday’s Treasures & Antiques 706-746-3363 Antique Mall, 50+ Dealers - 14,000Sq. Ft. The Dillard Shops- Hwy. 441 N. Or 1213 Franklin Street Dillard, GA 30537 APPLIANCES Deal’s Appliance Service 706-782-3760

Service, Sales & Parts 5418 Highway 441 Wiley, GA 30581 dealsapp@windstream.net ASSISTED LIVING CannonWood Village 706-782-6570 2834 Old Hwy 441 S. Tiger, GA 30576 www.cannonwoodvillage.com ATTORNEYS Cheryl B. Dillard 706-782-3529 Dillard Law Firm (fax) 706-782-0711 135 N. Main St. Clayton, GA 30525 cdrealestate@windstream.net J. David Smith 17 Chechero St. Clayton, GA 30525

706-782-4285

AUTO BODY SHOPS James Paint & Body Shop 706-782-3394 323 N. Main St. 706-982-3577 Clayton, GA 30525 24 Hour Towing AUTO DEALER Duvall Automotive Group 706-782-4231 464 Highway 441 South 706-782-4966 Clayton, GA 30525 www.duvallautomotive.com AUTO PARTS S & S Auto Parts 706-782-3490 1467 Hwy. 441 North Clayton, GA 30525 www.snsautoparts.net AUTO SERVICE C&J Automotive 706-746-2126 Custom Muffler Center 706-490-2284 151 Depot Avenue Mountain City, GA 30562

Greg’s Tire & Service Center 828-524-9881 Hwy. 441 North GA & NC State Line www.gregstireservice.com

BUILDERS Capen Builders, Inc. 828-342-0859 25+ Years Experience Fully Insured David Capen, owner

BAKERY Brown Egg Bakery 706-782-2063 91 E. Savannah St. Clayton, GA 30525

BUILDING SUPPLY Reeves Building Supply 706-782-4219 118 Chechero St. Clayton, GA 30525 www.reevesacehardware.com

BANKING Rabun County Bank 706-782-4571 Locally owned & operated 121 Rickman St. Clayton, GA 30525 7408 Hwy 441 N. 706-746-2221 Dillard, GA 30537 www.rabuncountybank.com United Community Bank 706-782-7100 516 Hwy. 441 South Clayton, GA 30525 www.ucbi.com Bed & Breakfast Inns Rabun Manor 706-746-2060 205 Carolina Street 703-851-9338 Dillard, GA 30537 www.rabun-manor.com Rabun Manor on Facebook BOOKS Foxfire Museum & Heritage Center 706-746-5828 200 Foxfire Lane, P.O. Box 541 Mountain City, GA 30562 www.foxfire.org Prater’s Main Street Book 706-212-0014 Coffee Shop & Ice Cream 34 North Main Street Clayton, GA 30525 www.pratersbooks.com

Cancer Treatment The Cancer Center at 678-780-4611 North Georgia Medical Center 1640 Falls Rd. Toccoa, GA 30577 CARDIOLOGY North Georgia Medical Center 770-219-5416 nghs.com/HeartDoc CELLULAR CENTER Verizon 706-782-6660 210 Hwy 441 N., Unit A 800-NEW-CELL Clayton, GA 30525 www.mycellularcenter.com CHIROPRACTIC Dr. Carl W. Lynn 706-782-7005 156 North Main Street Dover Place Clayton, GA 30525 www.drcarllynn.com CHRISTMAS SHOP Christmas & More 706-782-0051 37 S. Main St. Clayton, GA 30525 Cleaning Services Bo's Mtn Cleaning 706-746-7100 Cleaning Service Inside & Out"

2014 Answer Book 404-441-7763 bosmountaincleaning@aol.com Eagle Cleaning Services 706-782-7646 Larry Cavender, Owner 247 South Main Street Clayton, GA 30525 www.eaglecleaning.net Robin’s Pristine Cleaning 828-342-1561 Vacation Rentals Serving all of Rabun County References available robinspristinecleaning@yahoo.com COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE Pepper Kelly 706-782-3500 Coldwell Banker Commercial 534 Hwy 441, Suite A 706-355-2274 Clayton, GA 30525 pepper.kelly@cbcmetrobrokers.com CONCRETE Morgan Concrete Co. 706-746-3011 527 Crusher Run Road Rabun Gap, GA 30568 www.morganconcrete.com CONTRACTORS, GENERAL CE Russell, Inc. 706-982-1562 Site Prep-Tree Service-Building 2553 Hwy 441 N Mountain City, GA 30562 cerussell@windstream.net

Lawanna Luther, Event Consultant Clayton, GA 30525 www.chotafalls.com EYE CARE Clayton Family Eye Care 706-782-3535 Dr. Steve Thurmond 50 Earl Stl, #A Clayton, GA 30525 FABRICS Fabric Station 706-746-7415 Fabrics, Notions & Home Decor 2553 Highway 441 North Mountain City, GA 30562 fabricstation@windstream.net FIREPLACES & STOVES The Fire Place 706-782-1864 87 North Main Street Clayton, GA 30525 www.thefireplacerabun.com FLOORING A Southern Tradition 706-212-2801 Ceramic Tile, LLC Full Service Flooring Ctr. 1580 Highway 441 North Clayton, GA 30525 Rabun Flooring 706-782-4706 57 West Savannah St. Clayton, GA 30525 rabunflooring@yahoo.com

COPY/FAX/SCAN Goin’ Postal, Inc. 706-782-0875 Your Friendly Neighborhood Shipping Center 24 Chechero Street, Suite 3 Clayton, GA 30525

FUNERAL HOMES Beck Funeral Home 706-782-9599 898 Hwy. 441 South Clayton, GA 30525 24 hour obituary information at www.beckfuneralhome.com

COUNSELING SERVICES Family Art Therapy Center 706-782-0717 Individual & Family Therapy-All Ages 106 Oak Crescent Circle P.O. Box 1689 — Mailing Address Clayton, GA 30525

Hunter Funeral Home 706-782-4243 423 Warwoman Road Clayton, GA 30525 www.hunterfuneralhomega.com

Credit Union Habersham Federal Credit Union 91 E Savannah St 706-212-0333 Clayton, GA 30525 www.habershamfcu.com DENTIST Richard H. Vollmer, DDS 706-746-5557 Family Dentistry 7199 Hwy 441 N, Ste 101 Dillard, GA 30537 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Development Authority of Rabun Co. 400 Kelly's Creek Rd. Rabun Gap, GA www.darcga.com ELECTRICAL Jeff Hunter Electric, Inc. 706-782-6277 Licensed & Insured GA & NC 312 Smith Street Clayton, GA 30525 ENTERTAINMENT Hillside Orchard Farms 706-782-2776 Country Store & Farm Adventure 18 Sorghum Mill Road 706-782-4995 Lakemont, GA 30552 www.hillsideorchard.com EVENT VENUE Chota Falls 706-490-5557

FURNITURE & HOME DECOR Reeves Furniture 706-782-4253 16 South Main Street Clayton, GA 30525 www.reeveshomefurnishings.com & Facebook GENERATORS Auxiliary Power Generators 1104 South Main Street 706-782-9605 Clayton, GA 30525 GIFTS & RETAIL Christmas & More 706-782-0051 Remember: We are more than just Christmas. 37 S. Main Street Clayton, GA 30525 Hillside Orchard Farms 706-782-2776 Country Store & Farm Adventure 18 Sorghum Mill Drive 706-782-4995 Lakemont, GA 30552 www.hillsideorchard.com Foxfire Heritage Center 706-746-5828 200 Foxfire Lane Mountain City, GA 30562 www.FoxFire.org Reeves Gifts 706-782-4253 16 South Main Street Clayton, GA 30525 reeveshomefurnishings.com & Facebook. skyvalleycountryclub.com

GOLF/RESORT Kingwood Country Club 706-746-3011 401 Country Club Drive Clayton GA 30525 www.kingwoodresort.com

Appalachian Financial Group 91 E. Savannah St. 706-782-1900 Savannah Place Shops Clayton, GA 30525 appalachian-financial.com

GOURMET FOODS Hillside Orchard Farms 706-782-2776 Country Store & Farm Adventure 18 Sorghum Mill Road 706-782-4995 Lakemont, GA 30552 www.hillsideorchard.com

State Farm Insurance 706-782-5733 Ed Grizzle 91 E. Savannah St., Suite 307 P.O. Box 948 Clayton, GA 30525

HAIR SALONS Holly’s Salon 706-746-2851 Holly Parker Payne Christie Brown Welch Haley Dough Sands 54 Darling Springs Road Clayton, GA 30525 HARDWARE STORES Reeves Ace Hardware 706-782-4253 16 South Main Street Clayton, GA 30525 Hwy 441 North 706-746-7414 Dillard, GA 30537 www.reevesacehardware.com HEALTH CARE SERVICES Clayton Medical 706-782-5044 30 Cottonwood St. Clayton, GA 30525 www.toccoaclinic.com HEALTH - FITNESS CENTER YourTime Fitness 706-782-6010 Formerly Genesis 24 43 Chechero St. Clayton, GA www.yourtimefitness.com HEARING AIDS Adams Hearing Aids Specialist 706-782-0109 91 E. Savannah Place Shoppes Clayton, GA 30525 www.adamshearingaidspecialists.com HEATING & AIR Northeast Georgia Heat & Air 1104 Old 441 South 706-782-7825 Clayton, GA 30525 Webbs Heating & Cooling 1191 Old Hwy 441 N. 706-782-1703 Clayton, GA 30525 www.websheatingandcooling.com HOME HEALTH CARE SERVICES Assist Homecare Services 800-208-2298 Serving Rabun County 706-258-2978 2800 Scenic Drive, Ste 13 Blue Ridge, GA 30513 www.assistathome.com info@assistathome.com Tugaloo Home Health 706-782-4982 Amedysis, Inc. 75 North Main Street, #105 Clayton, GA 30525 www.amedysis.com INSURANCE AIC/InsuringAmerica 706-202-4838 Clayton, GA www.insuringamerica.com A.W. Adams Insurance, LLC Allen Adams, Agent 706-782-5100 30 Commerce Street Clayton, GA 30525

Woodmen of the World 706-490-4122 Emma B. Chastain, FICF Suite 6, Dover Building Clayton, GA 30525 ebchastain@woodmen.org INVESTMENTS Benjamin F. Edwards & Co. 828-526-3535 Steve Perry, Branch Manager 855-526-3535 400 Dillard Road Highlands, N.C. 28741 steve.perry@benjaminedwards.com LAB SERVICES Personal Lab Services 706-982-2322 790 N. Main St., Ste 101 Clayton, GA 30525 LAWN & GARDEN Reeves Lawn & Garden 706-782-4253 95 Bo James Street Clayton, GA 30525 Hwy 441 North 706746-7414 Dillard, GA 30537 www.reevesacehardware.com LIQUOR STORES ABC Package 706-782-6937 97 Hwy 441 N. Clayton, GA 30525 find us on Facebook Smitty’s Spirits 681 Hwy 441 S. Clayton, GA 30525

706-782-7593

LOANS Security Finance Corp. 706-782-4215 39 East Savannah Street Clayton, GA 30525 MEAT MARKET Andy’s Market 706-782-3601 207 Rickman Street Clayton, GA 30525 Blalock Meat Processing 706-746-2822 193 Ponderosa Road Off Kelly’s Creek Rabun Gap, GA 30568 www.blalockmeat.com MEDICAL SUPPLIES & EQUIPMENT Home Respiratory Services 706-782-6199 ACHC Accredited 866-782-6199 Steve Hammons, RRT 165-B Ridgecrest Circle Clayton, GA 30525 MORTGAGES/LOANS First American Bank 706-212-2747 Jim Antosiak 706-982-2767

36 550 Hwy 441S Clayton, GA 30525 jim@firstamericanishere.com MUSEUMS Foxfire Museum and Heritage Center 706-746-5828 200 Foxfire Lane, P.O. Box 541 Mountain City, GA 30562 www.foxfire.org Rabun County Historical Society 706-782-5292 Open Monday, Wednesday & Friday 81 N. Church Street Clayton, GA 30525 www.rabunhistory.org MUSICAL SHOP Blue Ridge Music 706-782-9852 629 Duggan Hill Drive Clayton, GA 30525 NATURAL GAS SERVICE Toccoa Natural Gas 706-746-3851 110 Shepherd Street Mountain City, GA 30562 www.toccoanaturalgas.com NOTARY SERVICES Goin’ Postal, Inc. 706-782-0875 Your Friendly Neighborhood Shipping Center 24 Chechero Street, Suite 3 Clayton, GA 30525 OXYGEN & SUPPLIES Home Respiratory Services 706-782-6199 ACHC Accredited 866-782-6199 Steve Hammons, RRT 165-B Ridgecrest Circle Clayton, GA 30525

PET boarding Shady Oaks Kennel 706-782-1472 167 Blair St. (Turn on Lincoln Ln.) Tiger, GA 30576 www.shadyoakskennel.com ORTHOPEDICS A.B. (Bart) Flick, M.D. 706-782-4799 Mountain Medical Specialties Dover Place 156 N. Main St., Clayton, GA 30525

PET & LIVESTOCK FEED & SUPPLIES Reeves Lawn & Garden 706-782-4253 95 Bo James Street Clayton, GA 30525 www.reevesacehardware.com

PHARMACIES Clayton Pharmacy 706-782-3211 Since 1947 100 South Main Street Clayton, GA 30525 Valley Pharmacy 706-746-5335 and Soda Fountain 6712 Highway 441 North

2014 Answer Book Dillard, GA 30537 U Save It Pharmacy 321 Hwy 441 North Clayton, GA 30525

706-782-3813

Walmart Pharmacy 1455 Hwy 441 South Clayton, GA 30525

706-782-3730

PHYSICAL THERAPY Dosher Physical Therapy 706-212-0661 Darren Volk, MSPT,CLT 790 North Main Street, Suite 102 Mountain Physical Therapy 706-782-2585 Women’s Health & Lymphedema Center Cherisse Sansone, PT, MLD/CDT 1218 North Main Street (Old 441) Clayton, GA 30525 225 Riverview Street 828-349-6161 Franklin, NC 28734

Physicians Northeast Georgia Physicians Group Family Medicine 706-782-7968 536 Highway 441 Clayton, GA 30525 Internal Medicine 706-212-0180 773 North Main St. Clayton, GA 30525 PLUMBING All American Plumbing 1983 Hwy 76 W 706-782-9804 Clayton, GA 30525 allamericanplumbingofclayton@ windstream.net PRIVATE SCHOOLS Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School 706-746-7467 Anthony Sgro - Head of School 339 Nacoochee Drive Rabun Gap, GA 30568 www.rabungap.org

PROPANE GAS/APPLIANCES Blossman Gas 706-782-8305 66 Rickman Drive Clayton, GA 30525

REAL ESTATE AGENTS BHGRE Metro Brokers, Dobbs Team 706-782-3500 534 Highway 441 South, Suite A Clayton, GA 30525 www.metrobrokers.com Harry Norman Realtors 706-212-0228 141 S. Main St. Clayton, GA 30525 Lee Silverman 706-782-7133 Re/MAX of Rabun 706-490-1584 809 Hwy 441 S. Clayton, GA 30525 www.leesilvermanrealtor.com Meridian Realty 706-746-2223 Saylor & Associates 7199 Hwy 441 N. Dillard, GA 30537 www.meridianrealtyga.com

Re/MAX of Rabun Edwin C. Poss, Inc. 809 Hwy 441 S. Clayton, GA 30525 www.possrealty.com

706-782-7133

RENTAL EQUIPMENT Amrine’s Equipment & Rental 706-782-3157 366 South Main Street Clayton, GA 30525

RESTAURANTS Clayton Cafe 706-782-5431 50 N. Main St. Clayton, GA 30525 Dairy Queen 706-782-5598 33 Highway 441 North Clayton, GA 30525 Huddle House 105 Hwy 441 N Clayton, GA 30525

706-782-7398

Ishy’s Grill 36C Stave Mill St. Clayton, GA 30525

706-782-2303

Mishima Express 706-782-0045 Japanese Cuisine 110 Hwy. 441 N. (next to Ingles) Clayton, GA 30525 Mountain Man Grill 706-746-5646 7923 Hwy 441 N. Dillard, GA 30537 Oinker’s BBQ Highway 441 South Clayton, GA 30525

706-782-7010

Rumor Hazit 175 N. Main St. Clayton, GA 30525 www.rumorhazit.us

706-782-1111

Rusty Bike Cafe 677 Hwy 441 S. Clayton, GA 30525

706-212-2020

Zaxby’s 43 Bo James Street Clayton, GA 30525

706-212-0088

SCHOOLS/EDUCATION Rabun County Board of Education 963 Tiger Connector Road 706-212-4350 Tiger, GA 30576 www.rabun.k12.ga.us SEPTIC SERVICE Bobby Welch Construction 706-746-2423 7836 Hwy 441 N Dillard, GA 30537

SHIPPING AND PACKAGING Goin’ Postal, Inc. 706-782-0875 Your Friendly Neighborhood Shipping Center 24 Chechero Street, Suite 3 Clayton, GA 30525 SMALL ENGINE REPAIR Amrine’s Equipment & Rental 706-782-3157

Rabun Business Directory

366 South Main Street Clayton, GA 30525 SOCIAL SECURITY Adams & Associates 706-212-2080 Disability Representatives 888-551-1190 Clayton, GA www.adamsdisability.com SOUND THERAPY Arthur Cataldo, ABD, LMBT, CCP 828-342-0662 156 N. Main St. Dover Place Clayton, GA 30525 Tax Services Liberty Tax Service 706-782-3784 165 E. Savannah St. Clayton, GA 30525 TILE SALES & INSTALLATION A Southern Tradition 706-212-2801 Ceramic Tile, LLC Full Service Flooring Center 1580 Highway 441 South Clayton, GA 30525 TIRE SALES & SERVICE Greg’s Tire & Service Center 828-524-9881 Georgia Road, Hwy. 441 North GA & NC State Line www.gregstireservice.com Pritchett Tires & Alignment 706-782-8481 81 Seed Tick Road Clayton, GA 30525 Wiley Tire & Automotive 706-782-9505 7770 Hwy. 441 S. Wiley, GA 30581 TREE SERVICE Evergreen Tree 706-490-2895 Tommy Nichols 706-782-2898 Complete Tree Service Insured & Free Estimates 698 Cool Creek Road Clayton, GA 30525 tgnichols@windstream.net VISION Walmart Vision Center 706-782-6961 Optometry and Opthalmology 1455 Hwy 441 South Clayton, GA 30525 Wellness Centers Pinnacle Health & Wellness 706-782-7062 790 North Main Street Suite 101 Clayton, GA 30525 WINDOW TREATMENTS Reeves Furniture 706-782-4253 16 South Main Street Clayton, GA 30525 reeveshomefurnishings.com & Facebook

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7199 Hwy 441 N., Suite 101 Dillard, GA 30537

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Pregnancy & Postpartum Orthopedic, manual therapy Bladder Leakage Women’s Healthcare

Lymphedema drainage techniques (for cancer patients) Lumbar/neck myofascial pain relief One to one patient-therapist ratio

1218 N. MAIN ST. • CLAYTON, GA 30525 225 RIVERVIEW ST. • FRANKLIN, NC 28734

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Contents

About the Cover

40 Medical Center continues to grow and improve by Mat Payne

Dr. James A. Green examines a baby, early 1940s, perhaps at the Rabun County Maternity Home. Â The maternity home opened in 1942.

41 Rabun County Health Department 42 Mountain Lakes Medical Center Health Services 43 Weight training, physical therapy keep student athletes playing by Trevor Metcalfe

Photo courtesy of Rabun County Historical Society

44 Medical Services in Rabun 46 Health Care Providers 47 Rabun's hospital history 48 Services not in Rabun

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Medical center continues to grow and improve By Mat Payne Staff Writer

Now we have a specifically designed place for them.”

When Joe Forese took over the role of CEO at Mountain Lakes Medical Center in January, he came in with a specific mission: create an atmosphere as comforting and serene as the hospital’s name implies and to inspire a standard of excellence that the community could depend on. “Everything we do is designed to enhance the patient’s experience,” Forese said. “We need to create a service that people want to choose. If people want to chose our service, that’s the one thing I want to accomplish.” Within the past few months the hospital has undergone major cosmetic changes under Forese’s care to create a more pleasing aesthetic and sense of comfort. One of the projects Forese said he was most pleased with was the recently constructed infusion center. “It’s for outpatient treatments,” Forese said. “If you need to come in for IV fluids, it used to be you had to walk all the way through the hospital to the lab area.

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Mat Payne/The Clayton Tribune Kristal Tomlinson stands between the two new telemedicine stations at Mountain Lakes Medical Center. The stations enable patients to have access to doctors through an advanced video conferencing system that also transmits medical data.

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Rabun County Health Department Services of Rabun County Health Department include: • Tuberculosis and AIDS education and treatment. • Hearing, vision and dental screening for school children. • Family planning, birth control and counseling. • PAP smears. • Dental clinic (for children only). • Immunizations. • Restaurant, hotel and motel inspections. • Free food to low income women, infants and children as part of the WIC program. • Newborn screening. • Influenza and pneumonia shots for the elderly or those with long-term disabilities. • Health screenings for children. • Screenings for high blood pressure, cholesterol and diabetes. • In addition to the above, the health department provides environmental services like septic tank regulation and water testing.

The Rabun County Health Department offers services to all county residents. Fees are set on a sliding fee scale based on family size and income. The department has grants for lowincome families. Some services are based on a flat fee. Services will not be denied because of inability to pay.

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Monday: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday: 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Wednesday: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday: 8 a.m.-3 p.m. (Now open during lunch)

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Dr. J.C. Dover, at age 80, makes a house call at the home of Frank Gibson, circa 1950s. Mr. Gibson’s granddaughter, Peggy, is at the left.

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INTERNAL MEDICINE Brent Archer, MD Scott Barrett, DO Richard Blatt, MD Shane Bussler, MD Paul Chenard, MD Meghan Cook, MD Richard Gomez, MD Carol Hector, MD Hillary Morgan, MD Bradley Pierce, MD Mini Shivprasad, MD Sean Sumner, MD Jeffrey Terry, MD Roberto Villanueva, MD

to provide levels of care that were previously not considered feasible for a hospital in such a rural location. Neal Arnett, project manager, said he believed the hospital would undergo more changes within the coming year. “It’s just better care,” Arnett said. “We’ve got top-notch doctors, and we’ve brought in a lot of young people with fresh ideas. “Health care is changing, and we’re trying to change with it instead of holding onto our old ways.” Not only is the hospital working to change the way it operates, it's in the beginning stages of a process to upgrade its infrastructure. Forese said the hospital is planning on opening a new campus in Rabun County within the next few years, but he couldn't give specifics. He added that the hospital would be opening a new urgent care facility on U.S. Highway 441 between Clayton and Mountain City, and he expected it to be operational by the beginning of summer.

ENDOCRINOLOGY Matthey Harris, MD Jennifer John-Kalarickal, MD Eniki Mack, MD Cacia Soares-Welch, MD Archana Swami, MD HEMATOLOGY/ONCOLOGY Andre Kallab, MD Padma Nadella, MD Christina Saurel, MD Saloni Tanna, MD

CARDIOLOGY Robert Ferguson, MD

PULMONOLOGY Craig Brown, MD Wesley Head, MD Thomas Murray, MD Joseph West, MD

NEPHROLOGY Mark Kats, MD Laura Shepherd, MD Kim Tran, MD

RHEUMATOLOGY Sylvia Dold, DO Tracy Lovell, MD Alok Sachdeva, MD

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pleasing and its calming. It’s just better,” he added. “It’s been under construction for months,” said Kristal Tomlinson, outpatient services manager. “We’ve had really good receptions from patients.” With an open floor plan, warm colors, large armchairs, televisions and slight partitions, Tomlinson said she felt the infusion center provided a more home-like atmosphere than many other hospitals of the same size and caliber. She said it was important to provide patients with an atmosphere in which they felt comfortable, especially since some must undergo treatments as frequently as three times a day for weeks at a time. Other renovations aimed at improving patient comfort include the redesign of patient rooms and public spaces within the facility. Though many improvements to the hospital have been cosmetic, the introduction of technology such as the new telemedicine systems have allowed the staff at Mountain Lakes

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Weight training, physical therapy keep student athletes playing By Trevor Metcalfe Staff Writer

Trevor Metcalfe/The Clayton Tribune Drew Backer helps spot Ross Lunsford during weightlifting class at Rabun County High School. Students and coaches said the weightlifting program helps keep athletes healthy and competitive.

help to get back in the weight room,” he said. After only a few months of healing, Grant is on the baseball diamond playing two to three games a week. Tisdale said the programs all come together to keep student athletes healthy. “The communication amongst us is there,” Tisdale said. “We’re all in the same building. We all work together.”

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For Rabun County High School weight trainer Tim Bragg and athletic trainer Tom Tisdale, the last thing they want an injured recovering student athlete to do is sit still. “Healing starts with movement,” Bragg said. Coaches and students said a combination of yearlong strength training and Tisdale’s watchful eye and physical therapy regimen kept student athletes on the field and off the bench. “The knowledge is in that room, and the application is out here,” Bragg said, motioning to the training facilities and the weight room at the high school. Tisdale said his role with students and coaches was to assess injuries and figure out the best way to treat them quickly. “What we try to do is do an initial evaluation of all athleticrelated injuries and then try to refer them to the proper direction,” he said. Tisdale said the process both saved time for doctors and money for the patients. “It’s more for convenience and to keep an eye on the kids and their injuries,” Tisdale said. As an athletic trainer, I look to get the guys back in sports as safe and as soon as possible.” Tisdale said though he wanted students back out playing, safety is the first priority. “Wins and losses, although they are important, aren’t what I base my decisions on,” he said. “It’s still based on the kid themselves and the status of their rehab.” Bragg also helps make Tisdale’s job easier by keeping athletes strong and ready to recover. “The stronger they are when they get hurt, the easier they are to bring back,” Tisdale said. “Having him here is awesome.” Collin Grant suffered a knee injury last September during football season and was sidelined for much of the campaign. Grant said Tisdale almost immediately helped him start physical therapy and exercises to keep him active and healing. “Tiz was an extreme help,” he said. “I came here every day. Every day he had stuff written down as far as stuff for us to do.” Grant said weight training under Bragg also helped him recover. “Once I got with Tiz, I started working out, and it was a big

Trevor Mecalfe/The Clayton Tribune Rabun County High School physical trainer Tom Tisdale assists athlete Collin Grant with physical therapy. Tisdale helped Grant recover quickly after a knee injury sidelined him during football season. Grant is now back on the field playing varsity baseball.

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Health care providers Emergency room physicians

• Dr. George U. Amah, Dr. David C. Hon, Dr. Stephen W. Jarrard, Dr. Brian Strickman-Levitas, Dr. Ambrous O. Findley, Dr. Shashank Patel and Dr. W. Scott Walters.

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Physicians with privileges at Mountain Lakes Medical Center: • Dr. Stephen W. Jarrard, general surgery, 706-782-0480 • Dr. David C. Hon, general/cosmetic surgery, 706-782-0480 • Dr. William G. Thomas, lab director, 770-212-1553 • Dr. George Randy Dixson, radiology director, 706-782-0494 • Dr. Robert Berger, radiologist, 706-782-0494 • Dr. Jim Long, anesthesia and pain medicine, 706-782-0464 • Dr. Ambrous O. Findley, family medicine, 706-782-0440 • Dr. Charles R. Pennington, family medicine, 706-746-6571 • Dr. Michael Caruso, hospitalist, 706-782-3100 • Dr. Bart Flick, orthopedic/wound care, 706-782-4799 • Dr. John Ezzard, urology, 706-308-0695 • Dr. R. Carter Davis, Atlanta Gastroenterology, 706-782-7028 • Dr. David Quinn, Atlanta Gastroenterology, 706-782-7028 • Dr. Marc Rosenberg, Atlanta Gastroenterology, 706-782-7028 • Dr. C. Gregory Nesmith, Atlanta Gastroenterology, 706-782-7028 • Dr. Christopher Shaw, Atlanta Gastroenterology, 706-782-7028 • Dr. Edward Frederickson, internal medicine, 706-782-0440

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Rabun’s hospital history In August of 1951, Governor Herman Talmadge spoke at the dedication of Rabun County Memorial Hospital on South Main Street in Clayton. Prior to this hospital’s opening, the only beds in Rabun staffed by medical personnel were at the Rabun Maternity Hospital, where babies were delivered by doctors, nurses and midwives. In November of 1967, Dr. Richard Turner opened nursing and extended care facilities called Woodridge and Ridgecrest on Germany Road. When the county experienced a severe shortage of hospital beds, Turner converted some of the facility to urgent care, and by 1970, 45 hospital beds were available at Ridgecrest. Rabun County Memorial Hospital also responded to the need for more health care services with a 1992 renovation that added a new wing to the original building. By the late 1990s the need for more hospital services became acute. The Clayton Tribune reported that some patient beds at Rabun County Memorial Hospital were in hallways because

of overcrowding. In 1999, an accounting firm hired by the county issued a report stating that the county could not support two hospitals, and that “acute care resources should be consolidated.” Sixteen physicians practicing in Rabun County agreed. The county then committed to buy Ridgecrest Hospital facilities and close Rabun County Memorial Hospital. The $3.7 million agreement was signed in March of 1999. A firestorm of disapproval resulted. No matter that Rabun County Memorial Hospital was losing up to $100,000 per month, many residents were incensed that “their” hospital would eventually close. A “Committee for the Preservation of Rabun County Memorial Hospital” was formed, and recall petitions were begun against two of the three county commissioners. A rival committee formed to support the commissioners being targeted for “attempting to expand county facilities and increase county services.” After lengthy legal maneuvering and delays, the sale finally closed. On Valen-

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tine’s Day of 2000, patients were transferred from the former county hospital to the new facility. There were now 75 total beds available, as opposed to 22 at the old facility. The new emergency room accepted its first patient the same afternoon. The final chapter in Rabun’s long saga of supporting a public hospital came in Julyof 2005. After more than 50 years, Rabun County sold its publicly owned facilities to the InMed Group. Rabun’s health care services would now be provided at the old Germany Road location as Mountain Lakes Medical Center, completing quite a journey from the original Maternity Hospital where so many Rabun Countians entered the world. Ironically, obstetric services are not currently offered in Rabun County; all babies are now delivered in hospitals outside the county.

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Lizzie Keason was a midwife who delivered more than 500 babies. In this circa 1950 photo she is sitting in front of her fireplace at her Tiger home petting a cat.

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