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Georgia Department of Economic Development Commissioner and Franklin County native Pat Wilson has been named Georgian of the Year by Georgia Trend magazine.

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Wilson named Georgian of Year

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Thursday, January 5, 2023

By Shane Scoggins

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ATLANTA – Franklin County native Pat Wilson has been named Georgian of the Year by Georgia Trend magazine.

Qualifying opens Monday for candidates in a special election for the District 4 seat on the Franklin County Board of Commissioners.

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Qualifying opens Monday for District 4 special election

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Thursday, January 5, 2023

By Shane Scoggins

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Record-setting cold temperatures over the Christmas weekend left both local governments and private citizens fixing broken water lines.

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Record lows cause issues with utilities over holiday weekend

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Wednesday, December 28, 2022

By Shane Scoggins

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A fire on Buttercup Lane in Gumlog destroyed a family’s home and claimed one life on Christmas Eve. (Photo courtesy of the State Insurance Commissioner’s Office)

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One killed, family left homeless after fire in Gumlog

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Wednesday, December 28, 2022

From staff reports

GUMLOG – One person was killed on Christmas Eve in a house fire on Buttercup Lane.

Gov. Brian Kemp declared a state of emergency throughout Georgia Wednesday ahead of an Arctic blast that is expected to send temperatures plummeting into the single digits by Friday.

Kemp declares statewide weather emergency with frigid temperatures on the way

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Thursday, December 22, 2022

By Dave Williams
Capitol Beat News Service

The Royston City Council plans to consider raising its water and sewer rates in January.

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Royston to vote on utility rate increases in January

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Wednesday, December 21, 2022

By Shane Scoggins

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ROYSTON – The Royston City Council plans to consider raising its water and sewer rates in January.

Marcia Millsap, with Duchess, stands in front of her Christmas tree, which is just one of the many decorations in her home. Millsap transforms the inside of her house each year into a holiday wonderland. For the complete story, see Page 12A. (Photo by Scoggins)

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Christmas decorations bring joy to Royston woman

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Wednesday, December 21, 2022

By Shane Scoggins

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ROYSTON – Marcia Millsap said she loves Christmas and one look at the inside of her home confirms that.

Franklin County and Carnesville are working on a deal for the city to sell its water and sewer systems to the county.

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Utilities for sale

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Wednesday, December 21, 2022

By Shane Scoggins

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ROYSTON – There were plenty of smiles, waves and candy Saturday evening during the Royston Christmas Parade. Citizens lined the parade route to celebrate the season and watch the parade of emergency vehicles, floats and assorted vehicles. For more photos, see Page 16. (Photos by Scoggins)

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Royston celebrates Christmas with parade

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Wednesday, December 14, 2022

The Christmas season was celebrated Saturday with the Royston Parade of Lights. Beginning at 5 p.m., a host of floats, vehicles and walkers paraded through town to show the Christmas spirit.

A special election to fill the soon-to-be vacant District 4 seat on the Franklin County Board of Commissioners will be held March 21.

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Special election March 21

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Wednesday, December 14, 2022

By Shane Scoggins

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