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A possible location for a new Royston Elementary School announced for the first time last week is just outside the Royston city limits.

A possible location for a new Royston Elementary School announced for the first time last week is just outside the Royston city limits.

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Forrer: New school site to be in, or right outside, Royston

Shane Scoggins
Wednesday, February 17, 2021
CARNESVILLE – A possible location for a new Royston Elementary School announced for the first time last week is just outside the Royston city limits. Franklin County School Superintendent Chris Forrer said that the property – deemed “Site No.
Franklin Springs Chief Operating Officer Daniel Ankerich (left) and Mayor Lee Moore (right) unveil a flag commemorating the service of former police officer Stan Elrod during a meeting last week. The flag will hang in the city’s police department. The Franklin Springs City Council honored Elrod, who was killed in an accident in September, by passing a resolution, retiring his badge number and declaring Feb. 10 as Stan Elrod Day in the city. (Photo by Scoggins)

Franklin Springs Chief Operating Officer Daniel Ankerich (left) and Mayor Lee Moore (right) unveil a flag commemorating the service of former police officer Stan Elrod during a meeting last week. The flag will hang in the city’s police department. The Franklin Springs City Council honored Elrod, who was killed in an accident in September, by passing a resolution, retiring his badge number and declaring Feb. 10 as Stan Elrod Day in the city. (Photo by Scoggins)

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Franklin Springs honors former officer Elrod

Shane Scoggins
Wednesday, February 17, 2021
FRANKLIN SPRINGS – A former part-time police officer for the Franklin Springs Police Department was memorialized last week with a proclamation, a retired badge and a day named in his honor. The Franklin Springs City Council honored the late Stan Elrod at a called meeting Feb. 10.
Facing a deadline for state funding, the Franklin County Board of Education ruled out all known sites for a new Royston Elementary School Tuesday and voted to do an assessment on an unknown location not previously considered.

Facing a deadline for state funding, the Franklin County Board of Education ruled out all known sites for a new Royston Elementary School Tuesday and voted to do an assessment on an unknown location not previously considered.

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BOE to look at new site for Royston school as funding deadline looms

News Staff
Wednesday, February 10, 2021
CARNESVILLE – Facing a deadline for state funding, the Franklin County Board of Education ruled out all known sites for a new Royston Elementary School Tuesday and voted to do an assessment on an unknown location not previously considered.
Derrick Turner (right) was introduced Tuesday as the new Franklin County manager. Turner and his family, wife Tamara and sons Andrew and Sean were welcomed by county staff members and county and city elected officials.

Derrick Turner (right) was introduced Tuesday as the new Franklin County manager. Turner and his family, wife Tamara and sons Andrew and Sean were welcomed by county staff members and county and city elected officials.

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Derrick Turner named new county manager

News Staff
Wednesday, February 10, 2021
CARNESVILLE – Derrick C. Turner of Buford was introduced Tuesday as the new Franklin County manager. Turner was hired with a unanimous vote of Franklin County commissioners during a called meeting Tuesday.
One proposed site for a casino and entertainment complex is a large tract of land that straddles the Franklin/Hart County line on Lake Hartwell. The site and others have been floated in a push to get the Georgia General Assembly to call for a referendum on casino gambling.

One proposed site for a casino and entertainment complex is a large tract of land that straddles the Franklin/Hart County line on Lake Hartwell. The site and others have been floated in a push to get the Georgia General Assembly to call for a referendum on casino gambling.

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Lavonia included in proposed sites in push for casino bill

News Staff
Wednesday, February 10, 2021
By Dave Williams Capitol Beat News Service   ATLANTA – Supporters of legalizing casino gambling in Georgia have failed to make headway in the General Assembly year after year for the last decade amid intense opposition from religious conservatives.
The place to get a coronavirus vaccination from the Franklin County Health Department will change next week.

The place to get a coronavirus vaccination from the Franklin County Health Department will change next week.

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Health department to move vaccinations to Rocky Ford Park beginning Monday

News Staff
Wednesday, February 3, 2021
CARNESVILLE – The place to get a coronavirus vaccination from the Franklin County Health Department will change next week. On Monday, the health department’s vaccincation service location will move to the Franklin County Recreation Department on Rocky Ford Road in Carnesville.
A new monument to Franklin County’s First Responders who have lost their lives serving their fellow citizens will be added next to the new Veterans Memorial Plaza at the Franklin County Courthouse.

A new monument to Franklin County’s First Responders who have lost their lives serving their fellow citizens will be added next to the new Veterans Memorial Plaza at the Franklin County Courthouse.

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New memorial to honor First Responders

Shane Scoggins
Wednesday, February 3, 2021
CARNESVILLE – A new monument to Franklin County’s First Responders who have lost their lives serving their fellow citizens will be added next to the new Veterans Memorial Plaza at the Franklin County Courthouse.
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S.C. pair charged with armed robbery

Shane Scoggins
Wednesday, February 3, 2021
LAVONIA – An investigation that eventually led into three states ended Tuesday with the arrests of two South Carolina residents for an armed robbery in Lavonia. Artis Wright, 30, and Amy Fleming, 23, both of Oconee County, S.C., were arrested Tuesday in Jackson County, N.C., for the Jan.
Canon Mayor Ray Morgan (right), who served in elective office in the city for more than 20 years, died Wednesday.

Canon Mayor Ray Morgan (right), who served in elective office in the city for more than 20 years, died Wednesday.

Canon Mayor Ray Morgan passes away

Shane Scoggins
Thursday, January 28, 2021
CANON – The Canon City Council will meet today at 7 p.m. following the death of long-time Mayor Ray Morgan. Morgan died Wednesday. Mayor Pro Tem Annie Wallace and Council Members Bobby Locke, Dale Garner and Eli Brown issued a press release Thursday announcing his death.
Either Derrick C. Turner of Buford or Bert Rosenberger of Milledgeville will be chosen as county manager on Feb. 9 in a called commissioners’ meeting.

Either Derrick C. Turner of Buford or Bert Rosenberger of Milledgeville will be chosen as county manager on Feb. 9 in a called commissioners’ meeting.

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Commissioners name two manager finalists

Shane Scoggins
Wednesday, January 27, 2021
CARNESVILLE – Two administrators – one with a background in recreation and the other in finance – have been chosen as the finalists to become Franklin County’s next manager. Either Derrick C. Turner of Buford or Bert Rosenberger of Milledgeville will be chosen as county manager on Feb.