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Burning railroad ties and other kinds of waste products by industries is now banned in Franklin County.

Burning railroad ties and other kinds of waste products by industries is now banned in Franklin County.

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Commissioners ban burning of cross ties, waste

Shane Scoggins
Friday, May 8, 2020
CARNESVILLE – Burning railroad ties and other kinds of waste products by industries is now banned in Franklin County. County commissioners voted 4-1 Monday to amend its zoning law for commercial-industrial uses to prohibit the burning of railroad ties and waste products.
Two incidents of the passing of fake “motion picture money” have been reported in Royston. (Photo courtesy of the Royston Police Department Facebook page)

Two incidents of the passing of fake “motion picture money” have been reported in Royston. (Photo courtesy of the Royston Police Department Facebook page)

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Fake movie money debuts in Royston

Shane Scoggins
Thursday, May 7, 2020
ROYSTON – Investigators are looking into fake “motion picture money” that has popped up in two incidents in Royston. Royston Police Chief Donnie Bolemon said Wednesday that a restaurant and a store in town have reported people passing fake $100 bills in town.
Sheila Baker (left), incumbent Robert Franklin (center) and Doris Warwick (right) are running for the District 1 seat on the Franklin County Board of Commissioners in the June 9 Republican primary.

Sheila Baker (left), incumbent Robert Franklin (center) and Doris Warwick (right) are running for the District 1 seat on the Franklin County Board of Commissioners in the June 9 Republican primary.

Candidates for District 1 on the Franklin County Board of Commissioners present platforms

Shane Scoggins
Thursday, May 7, 2020
Editor’s note: The Franklin County Citizen Leader presented each local candidate with a set of general questions ahead of the June 9 primary. Stories written from the answers provided will be published over the next few weeks ahead of the election.
The Franklin County School System has announced two potential dates for graduation for the Franklin County High School Class of 2020, June 20 or July 18, with the time and date to be determined later.

The Franklin County School System has announced two potential dates for graduation for the Franklin County High School Class of 2020, June 20 or July 18, with the time and date to be determined later.

School system presents possible graduation dates

Kandice S. Eberhardt
Wednesday, May 6, 2020
CARNESVILLE – The Franklin County School System has announced two potential dates for graduation for the Franklin County High School Class of 2020. The selected dates are June 20 or July 18, with the time and date to be determined later.
Franklin County government offices will begin reopening Monday but not all at once.

Franklin County government offices will begin reopening Monday but not all at once.

Some Franklin County offices to reopen Monday

Shane Scoggins
Sunday, May 3, 2020
CARNESVILLE – Franklin County government offices will begin reopening Monday but not all at once. The commissioners’ office, tax commissioner’s office and elections office will reopen Monday, a press release from Franklin County Manager Beth Thomas said.
Franklin County Elections Supervisor Gina Kesler demonstrates how to drop off an absentee ballot at her office's new outside drop box that will be available for the June 9 primary.

Franklin County Elections Supervisor Gina Kesler demonstrates how to drop off an absentee ballot at her office's new outside drop box that will be available for the June 9 primary.

Drop box installed at elections office

Shane Scoggins
Friday, May 1, 2020
CARNESVILLE – Voters who wish to cast ballots by absentee can now drop them off at the county election office any time. A drop box for absentee ballots has been installed at the  Franklin County Elections and Registration Office in Carnesville.
A timeline of the coronavirus pandemic and how it has affected Franklin County.

A timeline of the coronavirus pandemic and how it has affected Franklin County.

The COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic: a local timeline

Shane Scoggins
Thursday, April 30, 2020
Following is a timeline of the coronavirus pandemic and how it has affected Franklin County. • Friday, Feb. 28 Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp forms a task force to prevent the spread of coronavirus and respond to to cases in the state.
Beginning May 5 and continuing on Tuesdays and Fridays, the Franklin County Health Department will serve as a collection place for coronavirus testing by appointment.

Beginning May 5 and continuing on Tuesdays and Fridays, the Franklin County Health Department will serve as a collection place for coronavirus testing by appointment.

Franklin County Health Department to collect coronavirus test specimens

News Staff
Thursday, April 30, 2020
GAINESVILLE, GA – District 2 Public Health announces updates to schedules, testing criteria and specimen collection sites. Previous testing criteria was to test individuals with fever, cough and shortness of breath.
Incumbent Jo Beth James (left) is facing challenger Kent Hall (right) in the race for the Post 2 seat on the Franklin County Board of Education.

Incumbent Jo Beth James (left) is facing challenger Kent Hall (right) in the race for the Post 2 seat on the Franklin County Board of Education.

Candidates for Post 2 on the Franklin County Board of Education present platforms

Shane Scoggins
Wednesday, April 29, 2020
Editor’s note: The Franklin County Citizen Leader presented each local candidate with a set of general questions ahead of the June 9 primary. Stories written from the answers provided will be published over the next few weeks ahead of the election.
Nearly 200 public schools in Georgia, including Lavonia Elementary School, are set to receive money for purchasing laptops and software aimed at boosting access to online courses as in-person classes remain suspended due to coronavirus.

Nearly 200 public schools in Georgia, including Lavonia Elementary School, are set to receive money for purchasing laptops and software aimed at boosting access to online courses as in-person classes remain suspended due to coronavirus.

Lavonia among schools to receive tech grants

News Staff
Wednesday, April 29, 2020
By Beau Evans Capitol Beat News Service    ATLANTA – Nearly 200 public schools in Georgia, including Lavonia Elementary School, are set to receive money for purchasing laptops and software aimed at boosting access to online courses as in-person classes remain suspended due to coronavirus.