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The county will offer a free dump day Saturday.

The county will offer a free dump day Saturday.

Weekend events

Saturday will be full of local events. Read more in these FREE stories:  County to offer free dump day Saturday Boat Expo Saturday in Lavonia - postponed to March 19 Family Expo March 12 in Royston
With the city council — Eddie Floyd, Michael Schulman, Mayor Courtney Umbehant, Jeremy Madden, and Andrew Murphy — supporting the honor, Police Chief Bruce Carlisle presents Lt. Scot Stowe’s widow, Crystal, and parents Mary and Gary with recognitions the Lavonia Police Department received because of Stowe’s efforts in capturing a fugitive. (Photo by Sinclair)

With the city council — Eddie Floyd, Michael Schulman, Mayor Courtney Umbehant, Jeremy Madden, and Andrew Murphy — supporting the honor, Police Chief Bruce Carlisle presents Lt. Scot Stowe’s widow, Crystal, and parents Mary and Gary with recognitions the Lavonia Police Department received because of Stowe’s efforts in capturing a fugitive. (Photo by Sinclair)

Lavonia honors late officer for heroic capture of fugitive

By Samantha Sinclair Staff Writer   LAVONIA — Police Chief Bruce Carlisle honored a hero officer posthumously at the Lavonia City Council meeting Monday night. Carlisle presented Lt. Scot Stowe’s family with a resolution commending Stowe that State Rep.

Schools to introduce social emotional curriculums

By Samantha Sinclair Staff Writer   CARNESVILLE – Over the last couple of years, local schools are seeing anxiety and depression in students because of COVID, School Social Worker Nikki Croy told the Franklin County Board of Education last week.
Franklin County commissioners gave final approval Monday to a local vaping law.

Franklin County commissioners gave final approval Monday to a local vaping law.

County passes new vaping law

By Shane Scoggins Publisher   CARNESVILLE – Franklin County commissioners gave final approval Monday to a local vaping law. The new law is intended to give school resource officers more ways to deal with vaping by students 17 and older at the high school.
Dr. Doris Cato (second from left) won a 50/50 raffle sponsored by The Ark Family Preservation Center and then donated her winnings back to the project. Pictured are (from left) Ark Treasuer Dr. John Henzel (Ark Treasurer), Cato, Ark Founder and CEO Dr. Beverly Oxley and Ark Counselor Cyndi Hamner.

Dr. Doris Cato (second from left) won a 50/50 raffle sponsored by The Ark Family Preservation Center and then donated her winnings back to the project. Pictured are (from left) Ark Treasuer Dr. John Henzel (Ark Treasurer), Cato, Ark Founder and CEO Dr. Beverly Oxley and Ark Counselor Cyndi Hamner.

Cato wins Ark fundraising raffle

FRANKLIN SPRINGS – Dr. Doris Cato was recently selected in a random drawing to receive winnings from the Ark’s 50/50 raffle. The raffle raised a total of nearly $9,000 to help with building the much-needed new facility for The Ark Family Preservation Center. “Dr.
First Baptist Church of Lavonia Lead Pastor and FCHS Class of 1986 salutatorian Chris Chitwood was the keynote speaker at the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce’s annual Honors Breakfast Friday.

First Baptist Church of Lavonia Lead Pastor and FCHS Class of 1986 salutatorian Chris Chitwood was the keynote speaker at the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce’s annual Honors Breakfast Friday.

Chamber honors largest group of top graduates

By Shane Scoggins Publisher   FRANKLIN SPRINGS – The Franklin County Chamber of Commerce honored the largest number of high school honor graduates ever at the annual Honors Breakfast Friday at the Swails Center.
Tim and James W. Brown take a moment to watch the creek as they visit Cromer’s Mill Covered Bridge. (Photo by Sinclair)

Tim and James W. Brown take a moment to watch the creek as they visit Cromer’s Mill Covered Bridge. (Photo by Sinclair)

Bridge visit brings back childhood memories

By Samantha Sinclair Staff Writer   CROMER’S MILL — James W. Brown has probably crossed Cromer’s Mill Covered Bridge more than 100 times in his life. “I miss it all the time,” he said. “I think about it all the time.
Principal C.J. Wilder, Superintendent Chris Forrer, and Georgia Student Finance Commission 9th Congressional District Commissioner Eric Burrell congratulate REACH Scholars Melanie Vaca-Zamudio, Gage Bland and A.J. Lavergne. (Photo by Sinclair)

Principal C.J. Wilder, Superintendent Chris Forrer, and Georgia Student Finance Commission 9th Congressional District Commissioner Eric Burrell congratulate REACH Scholars Melanie Vaca-Zamudio, Gage Bland and A.J. Lavergne. (Photo by Sinclair)

Fifth group of REACH Scholars sign

By Samantha Sinclair Staff Writer   CARNESVILLE — A college education is now more attainable for three Franklin County Middle School students. Eighth grade students Gage Bland, A.J.
Corridor Development Inc. of Lawrenceville is seeking to rezone two pieces of property near Exit 160 on I-85. One development at the intersection of Highways 59 and 51 just south of Exit 160, would have 399 lots on 47.48 acres for townhomes.

Corridor Development Inc. of Lawrenceville is seeking to rezone two pieces of property near Exit 160 on I-85. One development at the intersection of Highways 59 and 51 just south of Exit 160, would have 399 lots on 47.48 acres for townhomes.

Lots of lots

By Shane Scoggins Publisher   CARNESVILLE – A Lawrenceville developer has applied to rezone a total of 143 acres of property to build two separate housing developments that could bring nearly 800 homes to the area around Exit 160 on I-85. Corridor Development Inc.
Carol Messer chats with Bobby and Sue Sexton last week, on what was originally their last day at Dixie Dale. The sale of the store was delayed a week. (Photo by Sinclair)

Carol Messer chats with Bobby and Sue Sexton last week, on what was originally their last day at Dixie Dale. The sale of the store was delayed a week. (Photo by Sinclair)

Dixie Dale gets new owners

Update: Closing on the sale was delayed, but expected by the end of the week. By Samantha Sinclair Staff Writer   FRANKLIN SPRINGS  — Carol Messer stops by Dixie Dale just about every other day to get some gas and chat with Sue Sexton.