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Royston to hold meeting on 'vision'

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Thursday, September 30, 2021
  ROYSTON – The Royston Downtown Development Authority will host a Community Visioning Session Oct. 5 from 7-9 p.m. at the Royston Depot. The meeting aims to get input from community members and residents to plan for the future of Royston.
Newly announced 2021 Franklin County High School Homecoming Queen Alexia Vaughn (center) smiles at Sarah York (right) as Bailey Aderholdt (left) looks on during halftime ceremonies Friday at Ed Bryant Stadium. (Photo by Scoggins)

Newly announced 2021 Franklin County High School Homecoming Queen Alexia Vaughn (center) smiles at Sarah York (right) as Bailey Aderholdt (left) looks on during halftime ceremonies Friday at Ed Bryant Stadium. (Photo by Scoggins)

A smile from the queen

News Staff
Thursday, September 23, 2021
CARNESVILLE – Newly announced 2021 Franklin County High School Homecoming Queen Alexia Vaughn (center) smiles at Sarah York as Bailey Aderholdt looks on during halftime ceremonies Friday at Ed Bryant Stadium. Vaughn was chosen by her classmates as this year’s homecoming queen.
COVID cases and quarantines have significantly decreased in Franklin County Schools.

COVID cases and quarantines have significantly decreased in Franklin County Schools.

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Delta down

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Thursday, September 23, 2021
By Samantha Sinclair Staff Writer   CARNESVILLE — COVID-19 cases are down in local schools and the community as a whole, but the Franklin County Jail is experiencing another outbreak. Cases and quarantines of students were down by half Tuesday compared to the previous week.
The tanker trailer of a truck hauling soybean oil overturned early Tuesday morning, causing the closure of the southbound lanes of I-85 for more than four hours. (Photo courtesy of Ryan Parks)

The tanker trailer of a truck hauling soybean oil overturned early Tuesday morning, causing the closure of the southbound lanes of I-85 for more than four hours. (Photo courtesy of Ryan Parks)

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Soybean truck wreck closes I-85 lanes

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Thursday, September 23, 2021
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   CARNESVILLE – An early Tuesday morning accident spilled soybean oil onto I-85, closing the southbound lanes for more than four hours. Franklin County emergency personnel were alerted to the accident at about 3:15 a.m.
Lavonia's Fall Festival typically draws an average 2,500 people to downtown.

Lavonia's Fall Festival typically draws an average 2,500 people to downtown.

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Lavonia expects to draw thousands to Fall Festival

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Thursday, September 23, 2021
By Samantha Sinclair Staff Writer   LAVONIA — The Lavonia Fall Festival will return to downtown Saturday, filling the square with craft and food vendors. The event runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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County to consider noise law

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Thursday, September 23, 2021
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   CARNESVILLE – Franklin County commissioners plan to explore the possibility of a noise ordinance. The board plans to look at a draft law in October. Commissioners discussed a possible county noise ordinance at their work session, held via Zoom on Aug. 31.
Hallie Ferguson works to translate a list of medical supplies for Love Him Love Them. Ferguson inspired the Franklin County Middle School FFA to support the local ministry.

Hallie Ferguson works to translate a list of medical supplies for Love Him Love Them. Ferguson inspired the Franklin County Middle School FFA to support the local ministry.

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Local teen makes a difference for Haiti

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Thursday, September 23, 2021
By Samantha Sinclair Staff Writer   When Linda Gunter received and quickly shared a list of medical supplies needed for earthquake victims in Haiti from a pastor in the country, the list was not written in English. Wendy Ferguson noticed it, and showed the list to her daughter, Hallie.
A food delivery truck took a wrong turn Friday morning, and got stuck in the entryway at Franklin County Middle School. (Photos courtesy of Franklin County School System)

A food delivery truck took a wrong turn Friday morning, and got stuck in the entryway at Franklin County Middle School. (Photos courtesy of Franklin County School System)

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Delivery truck damages FCMS

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Thursday, September 16, 2021
By Samantha Sinclair Staff Writer   CARNESVILLE — A food delivery truck struck and damaged Franklin County Middle School Friday morning, causing a new temporary traffic pattern at the school. “We’re trying to get it fixed as soon as possible,” Deputy Superintendent Chuck Colquitt said.
Emily Hayes patiently waits for job seekers at the Lavonia Job Fair last week. (Photo by Sinclair)

Emily Hayes patiently waits for job seekers at the Lavonia Job Fair last week. (Photo by Sinclair)

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Jobs, but no workers

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Thursday, September 16, 2021
By Samantha Sinclair Staff Writer   LAVONIA — Emily Hayes has been working in the staffing business for more than 25 years and has never seen anything like this.
A third seat on the Royston City Council will be contested on the Nov. 2 city election ballot.

A third seat on the Royston City Council will be contested on the Nov. 2 city election ballot.

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Post 2 seat in Royston to be contested Nov. 2

News Staff
Thursday, September 16, 2021
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   ROYSTON – A third seat on the Royston City Council will be contested on the Nov. 2 city election ballot. Two candidates – Jason Phillips and Bob Hollingsworth – filed to run for the Post 2 seat.