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RESOLUTION BY THE FRANKLIN COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS FOR A MORATORIUM BARRING THE ACCEPTANCE OF APPLICATIONS FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS FOR LARGE INDUSTRIAL USES PURSUANT TO THE ZONING REGULATIONS OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, GEORGIA 

RESOLUTION BY THE FRANKLIN COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS FOR A MORATORIUM BARRING THE ACCEPTANCE OF APPLICATIONS FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS FOR LARGE INDUSTRIAL USES PURSUANT TO THE ZONING REGULATIONS OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, GEORGIA 

Text of Franklin County Commissioners resolution for moratorium on industrial applications

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Friday, April 9, 2021
A RESOLUTION BY THE FRANKLIN COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS FOR A MORATORIUM BARRING THE ACCEPTANCE OF APPLICATIONS FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS FOR LARGE INDUSTRIAL USES PURSUANT TO THE ZONING REGULATIONS OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, GEORGIA  WHEREAS, the Zoning Regulations of Franklin County, Georgia (the...
Zoning and permit applications submitted to Franklin County to allow the construction of a $70 million poultry rendering plant to make pet food ingredients were withdrawn last week by Pilgrim’s Pride but then resubmitted Tuesday just three hours before commissioners voted to impose a moratorium on such applications.

Zoning and permit applications submitted to Franklin County to allow the construction of a $70 million poultry rendering plant to make pet food ingredients were withdrawn last week by Pilgrim’s Pride but then resubmitted Tuesday just three hours before commissioners voted to impose a moratorium on such applications.

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Pilgrim's pulls rendering plant plan, then reapplies prior to moratorium vote

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Wednesday, April 7, 2021
CARNESVILLE – Pilgrim’s Pride resubmitted its applications Tuesday to build a $70 million rendering plant near Carnesville.
A decision could be made on the future location of a new Royston Elementary School Tuesday at the Franklin County Board of Education’s meeting.

A decision could be made on the future location of a new Royston Elementary School Tuesday at the Franklin County Board of Education’s meeting.

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Royston school location may be decided Tuesday

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Wednesday, April 7, 2021
By Samantha Sinclair Staff Writer CARNESVILLE – A decision could be made on the future location of a new Royston Elementary School Tuesday at the Franklin County Board of Education’s meeting.
District 2 Public Health, in partnership with Lavonia Community Awareness, the Fannie Mae Simpson Foundation, Step of Faith and Family Connection, will host a COVID vaccine clinic April 17 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.  at the Spring Street Gym at 103 Spring St. in Lavonia.

District 2 Public Health, in partnership with Lavonia Community Awareness, the Fannie Mae Simpson Foundation, Step of Faith and Family Connection, will host a COVID vaccine clinic April 17 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.  at the Spring Street Gym at 103 Spring St. in Lavonia.

Clinic set for Spring St. gym

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Wednesday, April 7, 2021
By Samantha Sinclair Staff Writer LAVONIA — Appointments are now available for a Saturday vaccination clinic for anyone wishing to get a COVID-19 vaccine.
An organizational meeting for a new Boys & Girls Club in Lavonia has been set for Thursday at 6:15 p.m. at J. Peters Bar and Grill.

An organizational meeting for a new Boys & Girls Club in Lavonia has been set for Thursday at 6:15 p.m. at J. Peters Bar and Grill.

Community group aims to start new Boys & Girls Club

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Wednesday, March 31, 2021
By Samantha Sinclair Staff Writer LAVONIA – Gervonte Brown has big goals, and one is to provide something for youth in the form of a Boys & Girls Club in Lavonia.
Ahead of their race in Rabun County, Rhett Floyd makes final adjustments on the new electric car with acrylic panels, while Landon Floyd works on the original electric car with corrugated panels.

Ahead of their race in Rabun County, Rhett Floyd makes final adjustments on the new electric car with acrylic panels, while Landon Floyd works on the original electric car with corrugated panels.

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Race cars provide opportunity for high school engineers to apply skills

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Wednesday, March 31, 2021
By Samantha Sinclair Staff Writer CARNESVILLE – Junior Rhett Floyd thought the new electric car he and his classmates built would be much better in competitions than the car he drove to win the state championship last year.
Franklin County Schools is getting $7.7 million from the latest round of federal stimulus funds. 

Franklin County Schools is getting $7.7 million from the latest round of federal stimulus funds. 

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Schools to reap millions from new relief bill

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Wednesday, March 31, 2021
By Samantha Sinclair Staff Writer CARNESVILLE — Franklin County Schools is getting $7.7 million from the latest round of federal stimulus funds.  The Georgia Board of Education approved allocations to school districts last week from the $3.
Franklin County High School senior Mason Kelley is seeking a donor for his second kidney transplant after complications from COVID-19.

Franklin County High School senior Mason Kelley is seeking a donor for his second kidney transplant after complications from COVID-19.

After COVID, teen seeks new kidney

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Friday, March 26, 2021
By Samantha Sinclair Staff Writer CARNESVILLE – Seven years ago, the community came together to help Mason Kelley get a kidney transplant.  Today, he needs the community’s help again.
Opponents of a proposed Pilgrim’s Pride plant near Carnesville packed the Franklin County Justice Center Thursday to speak at a Planning Commission meeting. Members of the IBA (front row) also attended. (Photos by Scoggins)

Opponents of a proposed Pilgrim’s Pride plant near Carnesville packed the Franklin County Justice Center Thursday to speak at a Planning Commission meeting. Members of the IBA (front row) also attended. (Photos by Scoggins)

Planning Commission votes no to plant

Shane Scoggins
Wednesday, March 24, 2021
CARNESVILLE – Despite a negative recommendation from the Franklin County Planning Commission, Pilgrim’s Pride plans to move ahead with its plans to gain permission to build a $70 million rendering plant near Carnesville.
Concern over who is sharing bathrooms with their children was shared by parents last week after a letter to Franklin County High School teachers about transgender students circulated on social media. Parent interest was so great that Superintendent Chris Forrer made a public statement about the situation the following day.

Concern over who is sharing bathrooms with their children was shared by parents last week after a letter to Franklin County High School teachers about transgender students circulated on social media. Parent interest was so great that Superintendent Chris Forrer made a public statement about the situation the following day.

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Forrer addresses letter concerning transgender policy

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Wednesday, March 24, 2021
By Samantha Sinclair Staff Writer   CARNESVILLE — Concern over who is sharing bathrooms with their children was shared by parents last week after a letter to Franklin County High School teachers about transgender students circulated on social media.