It's heartbreaking to see y’all young people where you are, and I'm seeing it every single day,” the judge said.

Unlike the very public dispute between MARTA and Atlanta over funding, this issue slid under the radar for years until after Clayton made good on nearly 100 missed payments.

Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun Mountain Education 2025 graduate Krissa Elizabeth Fountain (left) celebrates her high ...

Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. Over 250 community members attended the Forward Rabun/Rabun County Chamber of Commerce “2025 ...