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Training in heating and cooling at FCHS’ College and Career Academy will be funded with a $47,000 state grant.

Training in heating and cooling at FCHS’ College and Career Academy will be funded with a $47,000 state grant.

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State awards $47,000 to CTAE program

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Thursday, December 23, 2021
By Samantha Sinclair Staff Writer   CARNESVILLE — Franklin County High School’s Career, Technical and Agricultural Education program is getting a little more than $47,000 in state funds to expand its construction program.
Lavonia VFW Post 5897 Commander Jason Nichols stacks bicycles that were donated to tornado victims in Mayfield, Ky., last week from Lavonia. The local post served as the statewide hub for VFW donations. (Photo by Sinclair)

Lavonia VFW Post 5897 Commander Jason Nichols stacks bicycles that were donated to tornado victims in Mayfield, Ky., last week from Lavonia. The local post served as the statewide hub for VFW donations. (Photo by Sinclair)

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Mobilizing to help

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Thursday, December 23, 2021
By Samantha Sinclair Staff Writer   LAVONIA — Gabrielle Beutler almost cried as she saw the first 53-foot-long truck filled with donations for tornado victims in Mayfield, Ky. For Beutler, the Lavonia VFW Post’s adjutant, it was personal to help.
Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas

'I bring you good tidings of great joy'

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Thursday, December 23, 2021
“And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid.
Step of Faith's annual Supper with Santa last week gave children an opportunity to discuss last-minute Christmas wishes with Santa. (Photo by Scoggins)

Step of Faith's annual Supper with Santa last week gave children an opportunity to discuss last-minute Christmas wishes with Santa. (Photo by Scoggins)

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Supper with Santa spreads Christmas compassion, love

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Thursday, December 16, 2021
By Samantha Sinclair Staff Writer   LAVONIA — Patsy Watkins had never seen the amount of love and compassion in one place as she saw at Step of Faith’s Supper with Santa Dec. 7 at the Boyd Outz Learning Center.
City Manager Ed Andrews was honored by the City of Royston on his pending retirement Dec. 31. (Photo by Scoggins)

City Manager Ed Andrews was honored by the City of Royston on his pending retirement Dec. 31. (Photo by Scoggins)

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Interviews on tap

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Thursday, December 16, 2021
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   ROYSTON – The search for Royston’s next city manager is moving along. The Royston City Council plans to meet later this month to interview candidates to replace current manager Ed Andrews, who will retire on Dec. 31.
A pig on the loose for months near the I-85 South ramp in Lavonia was captured Saturday by an area animal rescue group. The group named the animal “DD,” for Dunkin Donuts, which is near where the pig had been living.

A pig on the loose for months near the I-85 South ramp in Lavonia was captured Saturday by an area animal rescue group. The group named the animal “DD,” for Dunkin Donuts, which is near where the pig had been living.

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Local animal group captures DD the I-85 pig

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Thursday, December 16, 2021
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   LAVONIA – An animal rescue group has captured an elusive pig that had been loose for months near the I-85 interchange in Lavonia.

‘Right to Farm’ to return to state legislature

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Thursday, December 16, 2021
By Dave Williams Capitol Beat News Service   ATLANTA – After a year in limbo, “Right to Farm” legislation being pushed by groups representing the farming and livestock industries will be back before the General Assembly this winter.
About 200 people filled the sales barn at Franklin County Livestock Tuesday to bid on items and raise money for Toys for Tots. (Photo by Sinclair)

About 200 people filled the sales barn at Franklin County Livestock Tuesday to bid on items and raise money for Toys for Tots. (Photo by Sinclair)

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Special auction raises $10,140 for Toys for Tots

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Thursday, December 16, 2021
By Samantha Sinclair Staff Writer   CARNESVILLE — Tuesday was a big day for the local Toys for Tots campaign. Franklin County Livestock’s annual auction for the campaign raised $5,070, and Franklin County Livestock matched the funds, bringing the total donated to $10,140.
The Lavonia Downtown Development Authority announced this week that the city will host Lavonia Boat Expo 2022 March 12.

The Lavonia Downtown Development Authority announced this week that the city will host Lavonia Boat Expo 2022 March 12.

Boat Expo to return March 12

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Thursday, December 16, 2021
LAVONIA – The Lavonia Downtown Development Authority announced this week that the city will host Lavonia Boat Expo 2022 March 12.