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Kim Cary works with Abby Strickland as her early childhood education teacher and FCCLA advisor. Strickland was named the STAR Student, and she selected Cary as the STAR Teacher. (Photo by Sinclair)

Kim Cary works with Abby Strickland as her early childhood education teacher and FCCLA advisor. Strickland was named the STAR Student, and she selected Cary as the STAR Teacher. (Photo by Sinclair)

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Strickland, Cary earn STAR honors at FCHS

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Thursday, February 10, 2022
By Samantha Sinclair Staff Writer   CARNESVILLE — Abby Strickland was named Franklin County High School’s 2022 STAR Student.
A computer drawing of a spec building to be built in the Central Franklin Industrial Park in Carnesville was shared with the IBA Monday by Jeff Schwan of IBC Construction.

A computer drawing of a spec building to be built in the Central Franklin Industrial Park in Carnesville was shared with the IBA Monday by Jeff Schwan of IBC Construction.

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IBA approves plan for spec building

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Thursday, February 10, 2022
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   CARNESVILLE – The Central Franklin Industrial Park will soon have a new building that can be used to lure industrial prospects.
Nathan Bartlett of Georgia Power shared the benefits of new LED lighting for classrooms at the Franklin County Board of Education work session last week.

Nathan Bartlett of Georgia Power shared the benefits of new LED lighting for classrooms at the Franklin County Board of Education work session last week.

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New LED lights to shine in schools, on fields

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Thursday, February 10, 2022
By Samantha Sinclair Staff Writer   CARNESVILLE — Local schools soon will have better lighting in classrooms and athletic fields, thanks to a program from Georgia Power. And, the program allows the $2.

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Address signs promised to Canon delayed

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Thursday, February 10, 2022
By Samantha Sinclair Staff Writer   CANON — A project to help improve emergency response time is delayed due to supply issues. The city is waiting on address signs that was expected at the end of January.

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Andrews named to state POST Council

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Thursday, February 10, 2022
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   CARNESVILLE – Franklin County’s Scott Andrews is serving on the state board that oversees the training of law enforcement officers and the rules they must follow. Andrews’ term on the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Council began Jan. 1.
The Franklin County Board of Education approved the 2022-23 calendar Tuesday night.

The Franklin County Board of Education approved the 2022-23 calendar Tuesday night.

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BOE adopts calendar for 22-23 school year

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Thursday, February 10, 2022
By Samantha Sinclair Staff Writer   CARNESVILLE — Next school year’s calendar will be similar to this year’s calendar.

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Lavonia discusses future park improvements

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Thursday, February 10, 2022
By Samantha Sinclair Staff Writer   LAVONIA — The city’s plans for the year include park improvements, including looking for a place for the city’s first dog park. The city council discussed plans for its parks during its annual retreat this month.
Students in Misty Moore’s first grade class at Royston Elementary show the time capsule envelopes they will open when they are seniors at Franklin County High School.

Students in Misty Moore’s first grade class at Royston Elementary show the time capsule envelopes they will open when they are seniors at Franklin County High School.

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Royston Elementary students make time capsules

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Thursday, February 10, 2022
By Samantha Sinclair Staff Writer   ROYSTON — First grade students at Royston Elementary School celebrated “Twos Day” — Feb. 2, or 2/2/22 — by thinking of their future.