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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

Shane Scoggins
Wednesday, June 24, 2020
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

News Staff
Friday, June 19, 2020
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

Kandice S. Eberhardt
Thursday, June 18, 2020
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

Shane Scoggins
Wednesday, June 17, 2020
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

Shane Scoggins
Thursday, June 11, 2020
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

Shane Scoggins
Wednesday, June 10, 2020
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

News Staff
Monday, June 8, 2020
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.
Britt Ginn (left), Christopher Roach (center) and Jason Macomson (right) are running for chairman of the Franklin County Board of Commissioners.

Britt Ginn (left), Christopher Roach (center) and Jason Macomson (right) are running for chairman of the Franklin County Board of Commissioners.

Candidates for Franklin County Commission chairman present platforms

Shane Scoggins
Wednesday, June 3, 2020
Roach driven to help make future better ROYSTON – Christopher Roach describes himself as a “father, husband, agriculturalist, American” and said he is blessed in many ways. “I feel driven to do everything I can to better the future of America,” he said.
Scott Andrews (left) is challenging incumbent Stevie Thomas (right) for Franklin County sheriff.

Scott Andrews (left) is challenging incumbent Stevie Thomas (right) for Franklin County sheriff.

Candidates for Franklin County Sheriff present platforms

News Staff
Wednesday, June 3, 2020
Andrews offers career experience CARNESVILLE  – Scott Andrews has a career worth of law enforcement experience as qualifications for the office of Franklin County Sheriff. He also has a resume of community leadership posts and a family history of service as well.