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The board had unanimously voted to make face masks optional during their monthly meeting on July 26, following a recommendation by Superintendent Dale Cole.

The board had unanimously voted to make face masks optional during their monthly meeting on July 26, following a recommendation by Superintendent Dale Cole.

School board reverses decision on masks

News Staff
Thursday, August 26, 2021
It's a matter of keeping kids in the classroom.
Image by Belova59 from Pixabay

Image by Belova59 from Pixabay

COVID numbers continue to rise

News Staff
Wednesday, August 25, 2021
If the Northeast Georgia Health System continues to be an accurate predictor, rural areas like Clay County may have a ways to go before the latest COVID-19 surge ends.
ruett Camp has been an institution in Clay County since the early 1950's. In addition to boys and girls summer camps, they offer many other programs.

ruett Camp has been an institution in Clay County since the early 1950's. In addition to boys and girls summer camps, they offer many other programs.

Truett Camp is a staple of Clay County

News Staff
Wednesday, August 25, 2021
Many people do not realize there’s a place in Clay County where many boys and girls have made summer camp memories for almost 70 years. Local children, as well as those from miles away have enjoyed their time at the Truett Camp with activities like swimming, singing, hiking and learning about Jesus.
Jim and Judy McKeral, veterans of the U.S. Marine Corps, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant and recount their years serving the country.

Jim and Judy McKeral, veterans of the U.S. Marine Corps, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant and recount their years serving the country.

Warriors Who Have Served: Jim and Judy McKeral

News Staff
Tuesday, August 24, 2021
  Jim and Judy McKeral have a love story with the appearance of a Hollywood movie script. Jim’s ‘68 Chevy pick-up with a bad fuel pump kept breaking down in front of Judy’s grandmother’s home in Fannin County, Ga. That’s where their story began.
The temporary traffic pattern changes will be used while the bus parking lot is repaved.

The temporary traffic pattern changes will be used while the bus parking lot is repaved.

Temporary traffic pattern change on school campus

News Staff
Thursday, August 19, 2021
This summer Clay County Schools was able to demolish the old elementary school building on our campus through funding partnerships with the Clay County Commissioners and the N.C. Education Lottery Grant.
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Health agencies issue more COVID-19 guidance

News Staff
Thursday, August 19, 2021
COVID-19 cases continued to rise in Clay County during a week in which public health officials released guidance on health emergencies and booster shots. Clay County Health Department announced 64 known current active cases of the virus within the county as of Monday, up 11 from a week earlier.