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Rodney Swinson (center), who lives in the Bradford Place subdivision adjacent to where Vulcan Materials plans to build a rock quarry, shares concerns during a neighborhood information session set up by the company Tuesday. (Photo by Sinclair)

Rodney Swinson (center), who lives in the Bradford Place subdivision adjacent to where Vulcan Materials plans to build a rock quarry, shares concerns during a neighborhood information session set up by the company Tuesday. (Photo by Sinclair)

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Rocky introduction

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Thursday, October 21, 2021
By Samantha Sinclair Staff Writer   LAVONIA — Vulcan Materials made steps to be a good neighbor Tuesday afternoon, but the neighbors weren’t ready to welcome the company.
Evan Herring, a 2021 graduate of Franklin County High School, is working to renovate four century-old homes in Lavonia, including the house at 5960 West Avenue. (Photo by Sinclair)

Evan Herring, a 2021 graduate of Franklin County High School, is working to renovate four century-old homes in Lavonia, including the house at 5960 West Avenue. (Photo by Sinclair)

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Recent FCHS graduate working to restore Lavonia homes, building

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Thursday, October 21, 2021
By Samantha Sinclair Staff Writer   LAVONIA – In the course of a few months Evan Herring went from swinging a baseball bat to swinging a sledgehammer. He was driving around town one day during his junior year at Franklin County High School and saw houses he’d like to renovate on West Avenue.
Charity Henry, drama teacher at Franklin County High School, is almost a 15-year breast cancer survivor. (Photo by Sinclair)

Charity Henry, drama teacher at Franklin County High School, is almost a 15-year breast cancer survivor. (Photo by Sinclair)

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Survivor believes God led way through cancer journey

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Thursday, October 21, 2021
By Samantha Sinclair Staff Writer   When Charity Henry woke up from surgery, the doctor put his hand on her arm. He told her they tested the lump he removed from her breast, and it was cancerous. For a split second, Henry was almost devastated.

Cities plan Halloween events for Oct. 29-30

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Thursday, October 14, 2021
A variety of events are scheduled for Halloween this year in Franklin County. Lavonia will feel like Halloween Town with its “The Nightmare Before Christmas” themed Halloween Carnival Oct. 29 from 4-6 p.m.  at the gazebo downtown.
(Photo by Scoggins)

(Photo by Scoggins)

Band wins in competition

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Thursday, October 14, 2021
TOCCOA – Franklin County High School Marching Pride Band drum major JonErik Tripp directs the band to stop playing while checking on the action during Friday night’s Franklin County/Stephens County football game in Toccoa.

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‘Next level’

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Thursday, October 14, 2021
By Samantha Sinclair Staff Writer   CARNESVILLE — Pre-K, JROTC and salary improvements are coming to Franklin County Schools.
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Royston manager to retire

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Thursday, October 14, 2021
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   ROYSTON – City Manager Ed Andrews told the Royston City Council Tuesday that he plans to retire. “I’ve given seven years, the best I can give them,” Andrews said Wednesday morning. Andrews said he made his decision because he wants to focus on his family.
Renee Duncan shows Franklin County Board of Education members a worn part of the track at Franklin County High School. “You can’t invite people and can’t be proud of that,” Duncan said. (Photo by Sinclair)

Renee Duncan shows Franklin County Board of Education members a worn part of the track at Franklin County High School. “You can’t invite people and can’t be proud of that,” Duncan said. (Photo by Sinclair)

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School board to move forward with athletic, ag projects

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Thursday, October 14, 2021
By Samantha Sinclair Staff Writer   CARNESVILLE — After a parent spoke to the Franklin County Board of Education last week about the condition of athletic facilities, Superintendent Chris Forrer presented a plan Tuesday to the board to start moving forward on athletic and agriculture projects...
Maverick Fuller, with his brothers Arie and Tyson, shakes Lavonia Officer Michael Herring’s hand, as their father Roger Fuller watches. (Photo by Sinclair)

Maverick Fuller, with his brothers Arie and Tyson, shakes Lavonia Officer Michael Herring’s hand, as their father Roger Fuller watches. (Photo by Sinclair)

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Community, police join for Faith and Blue Weekend

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Thursday, October 14, 2021
By Samantha Sinclair Staff Writer   LAVONIA — Police Chief Bruce Carlisle shined his bright smile all over Lavonia Memorial Park Saturday as families participated in Faith and Blue Weekend.