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A map provided by Iron Grid Networks shows the areas of concentrated interest for improved internet.

A map provided by Iron Grid Networks shows the areas of concentrated interest for improved internet.

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Lavonia considers internet options

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Thursday, July 22, 2021
By Samantha Sinclair Staff Writer   LAVONIA — Thanks to data collected through a study, the Lavonia City Council now has an idea of what could be done to provide a city-owned internet service.
Local governing bodies are advertising notices of property tax increases as required by law.

Local governing bodies are advertising notices of property tax increases as required by law.

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BOE, county, cities plan tax rate hearings

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Thursday, July 22, 2021
By Shane Scoggins Publisher and Samantha Sinclair Staff Writer   CARNESVILLE — Several of Franklin County’s governing bodies are considering maintaining their current millage rates to take advantage of an increase in the value of property.
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School vaccine clinics start today

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Thursday, July 15, 2021
By Samantha Sinclair Staff Writer   Carnesville — Students needing immunizations for school will have two opportunities at clinics at local schools. The first clinic is today from 1-4 p.m. at both Franklin County Middle School and Franklin County High School. The second clinic will be held Aug.
Matilda (Brooke Tate, right) stands up to Agatha Trunchbull (Alice Tanner, left) in a scene from Franklin Community Players’ Youth Summer Theatre camp’s production of “Matilda Jr.,” which opens this weekend. (Photo courtesy of Amy Burns)

Matilda (Brooke Tate, right) stands up to Agatha Trunchbull (Alice Tanner, left) in a scene from Franklin Community Players’ Youth Summer Theatre camp’s production of “Matilda Jr.,” which opens this weekend. (Photo courtesy of Amy Burns)

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YST's 'Matilda' opens Friday

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Thursday, July 15, 2021
By Samantha Sinclair Staff Writer   LAVONIA — Victoria Burns has participated in Youth Summer Theatre every year since 2013.  She started in the program as a camper, and this summer is her first time directing for the camp. The camp’s production of Roald Dahl’s “Matilda the Musical Jr.
Macie Floyd and Madison Mason work together to assemble a clothing rack for their store, Jean and Jane Boutique, which is expected to open later this month. (Photo by Sinclair)

Macie Floyd and Madison Mason work together to assemble a clothing rack for their store, Jean and Jane Boutique, which is expected to open later this month. (Photo by Sinclair)

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County a hot bed for new businesses

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Thursday, July 15, 2021
By Samantha Sinclair Staff Writer   The timing was just right. Sisters Macie Floyd and Madison Mason have over five years of retail experience, and have been wanting to open a business of their own for a while.
Allijah Timothy Banks

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Toccoa man arrested for home invasion

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Thursday, July 15, 2021
From staff reports   CARNESVILLE – A Toccoa man has been arrested for a home invasion Saturday in the Plainview community. Allijah Timothy Banks, 33, of Toccoa, was arrested in Athens Sunday. He has been charged with felony home invasion, armed robbery and burglary.
Franklin County will dedicate its Veterans Memorial Plaza (above) and First Responders Monument during a special event Nov. 13.

Franklin County will dedicate its Veterans Memorial Plaza (above) and First Responders Monument during a special event Nov. 13.

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County plans event Nov. 13 to honor vets, First Responders

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Thursday, July 8, 2021
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   CARNESVILLE – An all-day special celebration will be held Nov. 13 in Carnesville to honor Franklin County veterans and First Responders.
Scott Chitwood picks a peach off a tree at the family orchard on New Franklin Church Road. (Photo by Sinclair)

Scott Chitwood picks a peach off a tree at the family orchard on New Franklin Church Road. (Photo by Sinclair)

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Local orchard’s supply just peachy

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Thursday, July 8, 2021
By Samantha Sinclair Staff Writer   CANON — When Chitwood Orchard opens at 9 a.m., people are already gathered waiting to purchase a bag of peaches.  In June, there were days they were sold out within 15 minutes.

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Carnesville to vote on alcohol sales expansion

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Thursday, July 8, 2021
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   CARNESVILLE – Carnesville city voters will decide in November on whether to expand alcohol sales to Sundays and for package sales of liquor. Three referendum questions will be included on the city’s Nov. 2 election ballot.