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Anna Murphy is retiring from teaching after 33 years in Franklin County schools. (Photo by Sinclair)

Anna Murphy is retiring from teaching after 33 years in Franklin County schools. (Photo by Sinclair)

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After 33 years, Murphy finally makes it to retirement

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Thursday, June 10, 2021
By Samantha Sinclair Staff Writer   CARNESVILLE — There’s something Anna Murphy has been telling coworkers for the past few months. “You look back on things, and you don’t know how good you had it until it’s gone,” she said.
The former Franklin Theater, near the intersection of Highways 17 and 59 in downtown Lavonia, is now the home of Sweet Combs of Honey. The building holds many memories for the LaNora Andrews, mother of Sweet Combs owners LaDonna Andrews and Lori Floyd.

The former Franklin Theater, near the intersection of Highways 17 and 59 in downtown Lavonia, is now the home of Sweet Combs of Honey. The building holds many memories for the LaNora Andrews, mother of Sweet Combs owners LaDonna Andrews and Lori Floyd.

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Family business sparks Sweet memories of Franklin Theater

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Thursday, June 10, 2021
By Samantha Sinclair Staff Writer   LAVONIA — When LaNora Andrews walks into her daughters’ business, she can almost visualize the popcorn machine that once stood out front, and smell the popcorn popping.

Canon to vote on council post

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Thursday, June 10, 2021
By Samantha Sinclair Staff Writer   CANON — The special election to fill a city council vacancy is Tuesday, with early voting concluding Friday. The vacancy was caused by the passing of Mayor Ray Morgan earlier this year.

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Royston revamps police structure

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Thursday, June 10, 2021
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   ROYSTON – The Royston Police Department has a new structure and may soon have younger officers wearing badges. The Royston City Council voted June 2 to restructure the department and to allow the hiring of 19 year olds as officers.
An attorney for Pilgrim's Pride notified Franklin County Thursday by letter that the company has withdrawn its requests to rezone property and for a permit to build a rendering plant near Carnesville.

An attorney for Pilgrim's Pride notified Franklin County Thursday by letter that the company has withdrawn its requests to rezone property and for a permit to build a rendering plant near Carnesville.

UPDATED Pilgrim's withdraws applications for plant, to look elsewhere

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Thursday, June 3, 2021
UPDATED at 4:40 p.m.   An attorney for Pilgrim's Pride notified Franklin County Thursday by letter that the company has withdrawn its requests to rezone property and for a permit to build a rendering plant near Carnesville.
William Minish and Cullen Morgan are running for city council in Canon's special election.

William Minish and Cullen Morgan are running for city council in Canon's special election.

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Morgan, Minish on ballot for Canon seat

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Thursday, June 3, 2021
By Samantha Sinclair Staff Writer   CANON — Early voting is under way in a special election for Canon mayor and one seat on the city council. The city’s special election has just one contested seat, as Annie Wallace was the only person to qualify for mayor.
“It grows so fast,” Gatlin Correia says as he shows hemp plants growing in one of the greenhouses on his farm. (Photo by Sinclair)

“It grows so fast,” Gatlin Correia says as he shows hemp plants growing in one of the greenhouses on his farm. (Photo by Sinclair)

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Lavonia hemp farmer seeks to educate about licensed crop

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Thursday, June 3, 2021
By Samantha Sinclair Staff Writer   LAVONIA — While it is legal to farm hemp and sell hemp products, it’s not welcomed everywhere just yet. That’s what Gatlin Correia learned when he tried to sell soap, salve, balm, pet treats, tincture, and oil at the Lavonia Farmers Market.
The Memorial Day service was decorated with U.S. flags posted by Richard Roberts of the Patriot Guard Riders, who also participated in the ceremony.

The Memorial Day service was decorated with U.S. flags posted by Richard Roberts of the Patriot Guard Riders, who also participated in the ceremony.

Raising flags of honor

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Thursday, June 3, 2021
Those who gave the ultimate sacrifice in service to the United States were honored Monday with a ceremony at the new Veterans Memorial Plaza at the Franklin County Courthouse. It was the first year for the annual event at the new plaza, which was built this year.