Strive To Thrive
Survive to Thrive Questions and Answers
The Rotary Club of Clayton is providing a series of questions and answers on issues for
Rabun County business owners and residents concerning the COVID-19 health
emergency.
Dear Clayton Rotary:
We are out of work and unable to afford to buy food. Where can we turn for help in these desperate
times?
Signed Anxious and in need of food
Dear Anxious and in need of food:
Good news. There are several options to obtain free food for yourself and your family. No
questions about finances or residency will be asked. Please be judicious in utilizing the
wonderful organizations addressing this need as food supplies, staff, and volunteers are
sometimes limited. Many of the pre-COVID 19 mobile distribution food sites have been
temporarily closed but the following are open.
Monday through Friday:
Go to the Foodbank in Clayton from 7:30 am to 4:30 pm to pick up food. Knock on the main
Food Bank door for assistance. The building is closed to the public and someone will come out
to greet you. Boxes will be distributed by family size.
Saturdays:
Second Saturday of every month starting May 9 th , the Food Bank will have a distribution
from 8:00 am to 10:00 am.
Third Saturday of every month, the Rabun Gap Presbyterian church will begin
distribution at 8:30 am.
Mondays:
On the third Monday of every month starting May 18 th , the Rabun Christian Food Ministry will be
at the Food Bank distributing boxes of food from 8:30am to 4:00pm.
Thursdays:
The American Legion located in Mountain City is distributing Food and a hot lunch every
Thursday from 8:00 am to 7:00 pm.
We are blessed to live in an incredibly generous Rabun County!
Dear Clayton Rotary:
Is there a service out there that I can contact about helping me with credit card balances
and what to do if I cannot pay?
Signed In Debt and worried
Dear in Debt and worried:
Yes, there is! The National Foundation for Credit Counseling has a portal that people
can call and receive free credit guidance from a nonprofit credit counselor. If you are
trying to manage multiple credit accounts and not sure what to do or if you were in good
standing before the virus and need a payment relief plan or if you are uncomfortable
asking your credit card company for help, this free service can provide you guidance.
For assistance go online to www.NFCC.org or call (800) 388-2227.
Dear Clayton Rotary:
I recently lost a family member due to illness (not COVID-19) and was unable to have
a funeral because of the virus restrictions. Are there any services or groups that I can
seek out for comfort for our family?
Signed Grieving in Clayton
Dear Grieving in Clayton:
It is always a difficult time when a loved one passes. Having a funeral or memorial
service is one way we can receive comfort and provide closure. It is sad that we
cannot do that now. The First Methodist Church of Clayton sponsors a program called
"GriefShare". GriefShare sessions contain three key elements: videos featuring
experts on grief recovery topics, a workbook with exercises to personalize the
information, and most importantly, a time for discussions about the videos and for
sharing with other participants about coping with the loss of a loved one. A new
session will start on May 17th at 3:00 – 4:30 pm. You can get more information about
GriefShare by calling Clayton First United Methodist Church at (706) 782-4426,
emailing [email protected] or visiting the website at
GriefShare.org.
Dear Clayton Rotary:
“What should I do if I received a $1,200 stimulus check for a deceased family member?”
Signed Treasury Error Advice
Dear Treasury Error Advice:
The IRS recommends that you return the payment as described below.
If the payment was a paper check:
1. Write "Void" in the endorsement section on the back of the check.
2. Mail the voided Treasury check immediately to the appropriate IRS location listed
below.
3. Don't staple, bend, or paper clip the check.
4. Include a note stating the reason for returning the check.
If the payment was a paper check and you have cashed it, or if the payment was a
direct deposit:
1. Submit a personal check, money order, etc., immediately to the appropriate IRS
location listed below.
2. Write on the check/money order made payable to “U.S. Treasury” and write
2020EIP, and the taxpayer identification number (social security number, or individual
taxpayer identification number) of the recipient of the check.
3. Include a brief explanation of the reason for returning the EIP.
For your paper check, here are the IRS mailing addresses to use if you live in the State
of Georgia:
Atlanta Refund Inquiry Unit
4800 Buford Hwy
Mail Stop 112
Chamblee, GA 30341
Dear Clayton Rotary:
I have been having a bad hair month. What should I expect when I go to my
hairdresser?
Signed Shaggy and Unkempt
Dear Shaggy and Unkempt:
Under Governor Kemp’s Executive Order, salons must adhere to the following
guidelines:
Provides services by appointment only
Walk-in patrons should not be allowed
Upon entering the facility and before any treatment, patrons should be required
to sanitize their hands
Upon arrival, provide hand sanitizer or sanitization wipes to patrons
Post signs at the entrance and at eye-level at each workstation stating that any
patron who has symptoms of COVID-19 must reschedule their appointment
Allow only one patron per service provider in the business at any one time
If a minor child is receiving a haircut, one parent is allowed to be within the facility
Until service provider is ready, patrons are required to wait in their cars
Staggered use of every-other workstation or spacing workstations more than ten
(10) feet apart; whichever option is practicable given the facility’s configuration
Staggering work schedules so that no more than 50% of the normal number of
employees providing services will be in the business at any given time
Requiring all employees to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Sanitize all equipment, chairs, and tables used by employees and patrons
between each client visit
Utilize disposable materials and supplies as much as practicable
Train all employees on safety practices both verbally and in writing
Further details for all businesses can be found:
https://www.georgia.org/covid19bizguide
Rabun County: If you have a question concerning your current personal or business economic
struggles, please email [email protected]. We will respond to as many as we can. Go to
the www.claytonrotary.com to see responses, new topics and updates to earlier community questions.