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Franklin County Sheriff candidates (from left) Brian Stovall, Scott Andrews and Mitch Murphy spoke and answered questions March 23 at a Republican Party forum at Franklin County High School.

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Sheriff’s candidates give platforms, answer questions at forum

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024

By Shane Scoggins

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Among those out to enjoy the show Monday were Keaton Burton, Crystal Wood, Ben Head, Kelli Head, John Carter Head and Hoyt Head.

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Workday eclipsed by celestial show

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024

LAVONIA – A normal workday afternoon was interrupted Monday by a partial solar eclipse.

Donors Dusty Morgan and Karen Colwell stand with kidney recipient Mason Kelley and parents Tammy and Brian. (Photo by Eavenson)

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Wait for kidneys over for Kelley after aunt, family friend ‘Donate Life’

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024

By Charlie Eavenson

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Everyone hates to wait. It seems that patience is a rare virtue these days.

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Papa Johns Pizza coming to Royston

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024

By Shane Scoggins

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ROYSTON – Papa Johns Pizza is coming to Royston.

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Harris hired

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024

By Shane Scoggins

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CARNESVILLE – Terry Harris is now officially Franklin County manager.

Franklin County will be in the path to view a partial eclipse of the sun Monday.

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Schools offer early dismissal for partial eclipse

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024

By Charlie Eavenson

Staff Writer

Franklin County will again be in the path of a significant solar eclipse on Monday.

Candidates for the District 1 seat on the Franklin County Board of Commissioners – (from left) Carolee Coker, Chris Phillips, Tyler Owenby and Wanda Thompson – took part in a Republican Party candidates’ forum March 23 at Franklin County High School. Candidate Tim Crunkleton was not able to attend.

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District 1 commissioner candidates speak at forum

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024

By Shane Scoggins

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Candidates for the District 2 seat on the Franklin County Board of Commissioners – (from left) Mark Sewell, Cory Pulliam and Sam Freeman – took part in a Republican Party candidates’ forum March 23 at Franklin County High School.

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District 2 BOC contenders take questions at GOP forum

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024

By Shane Scoggins

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Jason Oliver (left) and Gary Minyard (right), both candidates for the Post 1 seat on the Franklin County Board of Education, spoke and answered questions at the Republican Party candidates’ forum March 23 at Franklin County High School.

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BOE contenders speak, answer questions at forum

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024

By Shane Scoggins

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Candidates for chairman of the Franklin County Board of Commissioners – (from left) Courtney Long, Colt Hart and Nic McFarlin – took part in a candidates’ forum Saturday sponsored by the Franklin County Republican Party at Franklin County High School. Candidate Joe Greene could not attend due to being out of town for a family obligation.

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Commission chairman candidates speak at forum

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Thursday, March 28, 2024

By Shane Scoggins

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