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All members of the community may vote on which calendar option they prefer.

All members of the community may vote on which calendar option they prefer.

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Vote on 2022-23 school calendar opens

News Staff
Thursday, January 13, 2022
By Samantha Sinclair Staff Writer   CARNESVILLE — Local families are getting to help make the final decision on Franklin County School System’s calendar for the 2022-23 school year.

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Royston adopts new purchasing policy

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Thursday, January 13, 2022
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   ROYSTON – Department heads in the city of Royston now have a little more leeway when making purchases. The Royston City Council amended its purchasing policy Tuesday during its first regular meeting of the year.
Keith Turman is sworn in as the new mayor of Royston by Superior Court Judge Jeffrey Malcom during a ceremony Thursday at Royston City Hall. (Photo by Scoggins)

Keith Turman is sworn in as the new mayor of Royston by Superior Court Judge Jeffrey Malcom during a ceremony Thursday at Royston City Hall. (Photo by Scoggins)

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Turman takes reins

News Staff
Thursday, January 6, 2022
Editor's note: This story has been edited to correct an error. It was originally incorrectly reported that Turman graduated from FCHS. He obtained his GED through North Georgia Tech.
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Royston to reopen applications for manager’s post

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Thursday, January 6, 2022
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   ROYSTON – The search for a new Royston city manager has been slowed down in order to take more applications. New Mayor Keith Turman said the city council decided Tuesday after a called meeting to readvertise and seek more applicants.
Georgia Mountains Regional Commission Executive Director Heather Feldman (right) presents Lavonia Mayor Courtney Umbehant with the commission’s Elected Official of the Year award at Tuesday’s city council meeting. Feldman said the award is usually presented at the commission’s meeting in December. Out of about 250 local elected officials from 12 counties, the regional commission staff selected Umbehant for the honor. (Photo

Georgia Mountains Regional Commission Executive Director Heather Feldman (right) presents Lavonia Mayor Courtney Umbehant with the commission’s Elected Official of the Year award at Tuesday’s city council meeting. Feldman said the award is usually presented at the commission’s meeting in December. Out of about 250 local elected officials from 12 counties, the regional commission staff selected Umbehant for the honor. (Photo

Umbehant honored by GMRC

News Staff
Thursday, January 6, 2022
LAVONIA – The Georgia Mountains Regional Commission recently presented the 2021 Elected Official of the Year Award to Lavonia Mayor Courtney Umbehant.
A drawing shows the traffic pattern around Lavonia Church of God for those who come to pick up food during the monthly mobile food pantry.

A drawing shows the traffic pattern around Lavonia Church of God for those who come to pick up food during the monthly mobile food pantry.

Church of God new location for monthly Lavonia food giveaway

News Staff
Thursday, January 6, 2022
LAVONIA – The monthly mobile food pantry will change locations beginning with the Jan. 13 distribution of food. Formerly hosted by the Lavonia Presbyterian Church, the food pantry will now be held at Lavonia Church of God at 107 Bear Creek Road in Lavonia.

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Ethics training floated

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Thursday, January 6, 2022
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   CARNESVILLE – Community members who volunteer to serve on county boards may soon get guidance on ethics and their duties. Franklin County Commission Chairman Jason Macomson suggested Monday that commissioners require new appointees to receive training.