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Tracy Dilworth (left) and Stan Dilworth (right) present a $100,000 check to Royston Mayor Keith Turman to go toward building a new water line on Cook Street. (Photo by Shane Scoggins)

Tracy Dilworth (left) and Stan Dilworth (right) present a $100,000 check to Royston Mayor Keith Turman to go toward building a new water line on Cook Street. (Photo by Shane Scoggins)

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$100,000 flows to Royston

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Wednesday, September 10, 2025
By Shane ScogginsPublisher ROYSTON – The Dilworth family and its Dill’s Food City grocery store have been staples of the Royston community for decades.On Tuesday, the family once again contributed to the city’s future.
Franklin County commissioners were urged Monday to adopt animal control laws. (Stock photos)

Franklin County commissioners were urged Monday to adopt animal control laws. (Stock photos)

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Commissioners asked to pass animal control law

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Wednesday, September 10, 2025
By Shane ScogginsPublisher CARNESVILLE – After telling the Franklin County Board of Commissioners two weeks ago about a vicious dog killing their dog, Mark and Cindy Hamner returned Monday to tell the board that three dogs attacked another family pet.As they did at the Aug.
Northeast Georgia counties in the Savannah-Upper Ogeechee Water Council, including Franklin County, are being targeted to join an effort to form a water partnership. Savannah Riverkeepers and the Northeast Georgia Regional Commission – with help from the Georgia Mountains Regional Commission and Central Savannah River Area Regional Commission. (Illustration from the Savannah-Upper Ogeechee Water Council)

Northeast Georgia counties in the Savannah-Upper Ogeechee Water Council, including Franklin County, are being targeted to join an effort to form a water partnership. Savannah Riverkeepers and the Northeast Georgia Regional Commission – with help from the Georgia Mountains Regional Commission and Central Savannah River Area Regional Commission. (Illustration from the Savannah-Upper Ogeechee Water Council)

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County hears details of plan for water partnership

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Wednesday, September 10, 2025
By Shane ScogginsPublisher CARNESVILLE – A Savannah River advocate provided details Monday about her idea to form a water partnership of counties along the river.Savannah Riverkeeper Executive Director Tonya Bonitatibus outlined the idea to Franklin County commissioners Monday.
FCHS will host the Bill Woods Pridelands High School Invitational at the course on High Road near the high school.

FCHS will host the Bill Woods Pridelands High School Invitational at the course on High Road near the high school.

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Franklin to dedicate course at Bill Woods Pridelands meet

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Wednesday, September 10, 2025
By Shane ScogginsPublisher Franklin County High School’s cross country teams will formally dedicate the Bill “Woody” Woods Pridelands Course today.FCHS will host the Bill Woods Pridelands High School Invitational at the course on High Road near the high school.
Franklin County Commissioners are considering joining with other area counties to apply for a grant to study a regional water partnership.

Franklin County Commissioners are considering joining with other area counties to apply for a grant to study a regional water partnership.

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A seed for water?

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Wednesday, September 3, 2025
By Shane ScogginsPublisher CARNESVILLE – Franklin County Commissioners are considering joining with other area counties to apply for a grant to study a regional water partnership.
If there is evidence that Mayor Lee Moore and other Franklin Springs city officials have done anything inappropriate or illegal in pursuing new industries, then Moore wants to see it.

If there is evidence that Mayor Lee Moore and other Franklin Springs city officials have done anything inappropriate or illegal in pursuing new industries, then Moore wants to see it.

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Mayor seeks evidence of wrongdoing

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Wednesday, September 3, 2025
By Charlie EavensonStaff Writer FRANKLIN SPRINGS – If there is evidence that Mayor Lee Moore and other Franklin Springs city officials have done anything inappropriate or illegal in pursuing new industries, then Moore wants to see it.
Citizens of Canon, Franklin Springs and Royston are invited to attend candidate forums planned in the next month in their cities.

Citizens of Canon, Franklin Springs and Royston are invited to attend candidate forums planned in the next month in their cities.

Citizens asked to submit questions for city forums

News Staff
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
From staff reports Citizens of Canon, Franklin Springs and Royston are invited to attend candidate forums planned in the next month in their cities.And, they are invited to submit questions they would like to ask the candidates.
The field is almost set for the Nov. 4 municipal elections in Franklin County’s five cities.

The field is almost set for the Nov. 4 municipal elections in Franklin County’s five cities.

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Two to go

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Wednesday, August 27, 2025
By Shane ScogginsPublisherand Charlie EavensonStaff Writer The field is almost set for the Nov. 4 municipal elections in Franklin County’s five cities.The cities of Royston and Canon will hold special qualifying periods Sept. 15-17 for seats on each city council.
Voluteers with River of Life Ministries fill plates for Thanksgiving in 2023. In 2025, the ministry plans to expand its holiday meal program to all of Franklin County.

Voluteers with River of Life Ministries fill plates for Thanksgiving in 2023. In 2025, the ministry plans to expand its holiday meal program to all of Franklin County.

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Local ministry leading charge to supply Thanksgiving meals

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Wednesday, August 27, 2025
By ShaneScogginsPublisher LAVONIA – After the shuttering of one local ministry, another plans to step up to make the holidays brighter for county residents in need.
Attending the Franklin County Board of Education meeting Thursday for the naming and dedication of the system’s cross-country course as the Bill “Woody” Woods Pridelands Course are (from left) FCHS Track Coach Ann Bowman, Cole Woods, Heather Woods, Lelia Woods, Gracie Woods, Donna Barnes, Robbie Woods, Jared Hightower and FCHS Cross-Country Coach Clint Tanner. (Photo by Charlie Eavenson)

Attending the Franklin County Board of Education meeting Thursday for the naming and dedication of the system’s cross-country course as the Bill “Woody” Woods Pridelands Course are (from left) FCHS Track Coach Ann Bowman, Cole Woods, Heather Woods, Lelia Woods, Gracie Woods, Donna Barnes, Robbie Woods, Jared Hightower and FCHS Cross-Country Coach Clint Tanner. (Photo by Charlie Eavenson)

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BOE names cross-country course for Bill ‘Woody’ Woods

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Wednesday, August 27, 2025
By Charlie EavensonStaff Writer CARNESVILLE – The memory and legacy of late Franklin County assistant coach Bill “Woody” Woods will be forever preserved, as the cross country course he championed has been named for him.