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St. Mary’s Sacred Heart Hospital has been able to meet every challenge thus far caused by the coronavirus pandemic, hospital President Jeff English said.

St. Mary’s Sacred Heart Hospital has been able to meet every challenge thus far caused by the coronavirus pandemic, hospital President Jeff English said.

Hospital works to meet virus challenge

LAVONIA – St. Mary’s Sacred Heart Hospital has been able to meet every challenge thus far caused by the coronavirus pandemic, hospital President Jeff English said.
Members of the community and city leaders gathered Friday at the Royston Wellness and Community Park to hear speakers speak about racism and law enforcement. (Photo by Scoggins)

Members of the community and city leaders gathered Friday at the Royston Wellness and Community Park to hear speakers speak about racism and law enforcement. (Photo by Scoggins)

'We are one:' Royston leaders gathers to discuss racism

ROYSTON – Leaders of several Royston area churches, city officials and law enforcement heads held a public meeting June 12 at the Royston Wellness and Community Park to discuss concerns over racism and policing that have roiled the nation.
Graduation for the Franklin County High School Class of 2020 will be held Saturday at 9 a.m. in Ed Bryant Stadium.

Graduation for the Franklin County High School Class of 2020 will be held Saturday at 9 a.m. in Ed Bryant Stadium.

Class of 2020 gets diplomas Saturday

CARNESVILLE – Graduation for the Franklin County High School Class of 2020 will be held Saturday at 9 a.m. in Ed Bryant Stadium. Due to social distancing rules and regulations, seniors will receive five tickets for family and friends.
The Franklin County School System has released the guidelines it will follow to reopen schools in August.

The Franklin County School System has released the guidelines it will follow to reopen schools in August.

Guidelines released for return to school

CARNESVILLE – The Franklin County School System has released the guidelines it will follow to reopen schools in August. The guidelines were  released Tuesday on the system’s website at www.franklin.k12.ga.us.
A recount of ballots in the race for Franklin County sheriff Wednesday confirmed a close victory by incumbent Stevie Thomas (right) over challenger Scott Andrews.

A recount of ballots in the race for Franklin County sheriff Wednesday confirmed a close victory by incumbent Stevie Thomas (right) over challenger Scott Andrews.

Recount yields same result: a narrow win for Thomas in sheriff's race

CARNESVILLE – A recount of ballots in the race for Franklin County sheriff Wednesday confirmed a close victory by incumbent Stevie Thomas over challenger Scott Andrews.
The Franklin County Board of Elections will hold a recount in the race for sheriff on Wednesday.

The Franklin County Board of Elections will hold a recount in the race for sheriff on Wednesday.

Recount in sheriff's race to be held Wednesday

CARNESVILLE – A recount of ballots in the race for Franklin County sheriff will begin Wednesday at 9 a.m. at the Franklin County Elections and Registration Office at 7850 Royston Road in Carnesville.
Franklin County elections workers empty a drop box of absentee ballots shortly before 7 p.m. Tuesday.

Franklin County elections workers empty a drop box of absentee ballots shortly before 7 p.m. Tuesday.

Few problems reported with voting in Franklin

CARNESVILLE – While reports of long-lines and problems operating voting equipment abounded in the Atlanta area Tuesday, the primary elections in Franklin County had few problems, local elections officials said. “I think it’s gone really well,” Elections Supervisor Gina Kesler said Tuesday evening.
Franklin County Elections workers began processing hundreds of absentee ballots for Tuesday's primary elections last week.

Franklin County Elections workers began processing hundreds of absentee ballots for Tuesday's primary elections last week.

Delayed Election Day finally arrives

CARNESVILLE – The delayed party primary election will finally arrive Tuesday at polling places across the county. Tuesday’s election will include races for local Franklin County posts, some state and federal races and the presidential preference primary.