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A statement from the Franklin County School System said two mothers of students at a middle school sports parent meeting Tuesday got into a physical altercation.

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After-hour fights at schools under investigation

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Thursday, January 26, 2023

By Shane Scoggins

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Creason named election supervisor

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Thursday, January 26, 2023

By Shane Scoggins

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CARNESVILLE – Tracie Creason is Franklin County’s new elections supervisor.

Speaker Kevin Hines told Franklin County High School students and parents Tuesday of his suicide attempt by jumping off the Golden Gate Bridge, how he has learned to deal with mental health issues and gave tips for those facing similar issues. (Photo by Raese)

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Attempted suicide survivor challenges FCHS to ‘be here tomorrow’

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Thursday, January 26, 2023

By Gillian Raese

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‘Perfect fit’

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Wednesday, January 18, 2023

By Shane Scoggins

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Gillian Raese joins Citizen Leader

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Wednesday, January 18, 2023

LAVONIA – Gillian Raese, a resident of Hartwell, started Monday as a new staff writer for the Franklin County Citizen Leader.

A 50-plus year tradition of celebrating the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The celebration included a performance of King’s “I Have A Dream” speech by New Light Baptist Church Pastor the Rev. David Johnson. resumed Monday at Fairview Missionary Baptist Church in Lavonia. The annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration resumed after a two-year hiatus due to the COVID pandemic.

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MLK Ceremony resumes after two-year hiatus

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Wednesday, January 18, 2023

By Shane Scoggins

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LAVONIA – A Franklin County tradition resumed Monday after being postponed for two years by the COVID pandemic.

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Lone qualifier

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Thursday, January 12, 2023

By Shane Scoggins

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CARNESVILLE – Josh Smith will be the county commissioner for District 4.

Jeff Jacques presided over his first meeting as chairman of the Franklin County Board of Commissioners Monday.

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New chair talks UDC, permits, inspection reforms

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Thursday, January 12, 2023

By Shane Scoggins

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The Royston City Council settled Tuesday on a new water and sewer rate structure that will increase the cost of water for customers to help pay for improvements to the utility systems.

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Higher Royston water rates to be based on usage

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Thursday, January 12, 2023

By Shane Scoggins

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Developer Kenny Whitworth made his case to the Lavonia planning commission Tuesday for a townhome development on Highway 59 in Lavonia. The development (left) would also include single-family subdivisions. The planning commission voted to recommend denial of Whitworth’s request for rezoning to allow the development, and the Lavonia City Council later voted to deny his application. (Photos by Scoggins)

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Rezone denied

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Thursday, January 5, 2023

By Shane Scoggins

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