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Franklin County’s Jason Oliver has been named Region 8AAA Athletic Director of the Year for the second year in a row.

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Oliver wins back-to-back Region 8AAA A.D. honors

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Wednesday, November 23, 2022

By Shane Scoggins

Publisher

Franklin County High School senior shortstop Dee Oliver, surrounded by his parents, baseball and football coaches and high school administrators, signed Friday with Emmanuel College. (Photo by Scoggins)

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Dee Oliver signs to play baseball at Emmanuel

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Wednesday, November 23, 2022

By Shane Scoggins

Publisher

Dee Oliver is staying a Lion.

Senior Jeloni Johnson prepares to make a scoop shot in scrimmage action Tuesday.

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Change of seasons: Lions aim to play fast, speed up opponents

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Thursday, November 17, 2022

By Shane Scoggins

Publisher

Senior Paris Gaye goes up for a layup against Lakeview Tuesday at FCHS. (Photos by Scoggins)

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Change of seasons: ‘Competitive nature’ to be key for Lady Lions

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Thursday, November 17, 2022

By Shane Scoggins

Publisher

Surrounded by coaches and family, Journey Roberts signs with the University of North Georgia Nighthawks Nov. 9. (Photo by Sinclair)

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Roberts signs with North Georgia Nighthawks

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Thursday, November 17, 2022

By Samantha Sinclair

Staff Writer

When she was little, Journey Roberts almost quit softball.

McCall Davis (top left) was named the region’s Pitcher of the Year, Journey Roberts (top right) was named Region 8AAA Player of the Year, and junior Saniya Heard (bottom left) and senior Savanna Lewis (bottom right) were named to the All-Region 8AAA first team.

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Lady Lions make All-8AAA

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Thursday, November 17, 2022

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Franklin County players, cheerleaders and band members gather for the final time in the 2022 football season for the playing of the Alma Mater. (Photo by Scoggins)

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Final Friday: FCHS seniors honored during final contest

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Thursday, November 10, 2022

By Shane Scoggins

Publisher

The final horn had sounded. The teams had shaken hands. The Alma Mater was played.

Members of the Franklin County High School cross country teams pose for a photo at the 2022 GHSA State Cross Country Championships Saturday in Carrollton.

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Strong at state: Lady Lions post 9th place finish; Lions come in 14th

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Thursday, November 10, 2022

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Former Major League Baseball players talk with and answer questions from young players during a previous Major League Baseball Players Alumni Legends for Youth Clinic held at Emmanuel College. The clinic will return to Emmanuel’s baseball field Saturday.

Baseball clinic set for Saturday

News Staff

Thursday, November 10, 2022

The Ty Cobb Museum in Royston will sponsor a Major League Baseball Players Alumni Legends for Youth Clinic Nov. 12 in Franklin Springs.

Senior Journey Roberts has been chosen for the Georgia Dugout Club’s 2022 Region 7 and 8 All-State Team.

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Journey to Truist

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Thursday, November 3, 2022

A member of the Franklin County Lady Lions softball team will play in the first softball games ever at Truist Park, home of the Atlanta Braves.