Gaines: 'I hope I inspired some to go on and do good'

Neal Gaines, a fixture at Franklin County Middle School during his 33 year teaching career, retired at the end of the 2021-22 school year. (Photo by Sinclair)
Neal Gaines, a fixture at Franklin County Middle School during his 33 year teaching career, retired at the end of the 2021-22 school year. (Photo by Sinclair)

By Samantha Sinclair

Staff Writer

 

CARNESVILLE — There’s a lot to clean up when you’re retiring after 33 years of teaching.

Neal Gaines was on his second large receptacle as his days at Franklin Cou…