Charges against the chairman of the Franklin-Hart Airport Authority have been dropped over the objections of the district attorney’s office.

Lady Lion Kallie Thrift (No. 14) celebrates with teammates Callie Frady and Avery Burton after winning a point in Franklin County’s Region 8AA semifinal win over Hart County last week. The win qualified Franklin for the state playoffs for the first time in school history. (Photo by Shane Scoggins)

Royston Mayor Keith Turman (right) shakes hands with new Council Member Jared Hightower Tuesday after a swearing-in ceremony at Royston City Hall. Hightower then joined the council for its regular monthly meeting. (Photo by Charlie Eavenson)

The new adoption building at the Northeast Georgia Animal Shelter in Lavonia includes outdoor pens so that dogs can get some sunshine, new kennels inside with glass doors to allow those looking for pets a good look at a new puppy and storage for plenty of food and supplies.

The Liberty Bell Project Clete Johnson discusses his plans for the former Royston Elementary School during Tuesday’s school board meeting.

Franklin County will join other counties in seeking a grant to study a regional water partnership, but will not support a legislative effort to form a Northeast Georgia Water Authority.

Royston Council candidate Bob Adamson spoke Thursday during a political forum in Royston.

St. Mary’s Sacred Heart Hospital in Lavonia will close its mother/baby unit next month.

A candidate forum for those running for mayor and city council in Franklin Springs will be held Monday at 6 p.m. at City Hall.

Mayor Keith Turman (right) and his wife Lashona.