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Franklin County Athletics is working to adjust its model for fundraising for its teams this school year.

Franklin County Athletics is working to adjust its model for fundraising for its teams this school year.

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New A.D. revamping model for raising funds

Kandice S. Eberhardt
Friday, August 23, 2019
CARNESVILLE – The Franklin County Schools Athletic Department likes to encourage booster clubs. “Our booster clubs are our parents and we want our parents to be involved,” said Franklin County Schools Athletic Director Jason Oliver. “We want them to be active.
At their regular meeting Tuesday, the Royston City Council discussed complaints about loud noise in the city limits.

At their regular meeting Tuesday, the Royston City Council discussed complaints about loud noise in the city limits.

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Royston council discusses noise law

Lisa W. Manus
Monday, August 19, 2019
ROYSTON – Noise and debris ordinances were a topic of discussion Tuesday at the Royston city council meeting. City Manager Ed Andrews told the council that steps were needed to address noise complaints within the city limits.
Franklin County and Carnesville city officials were joined by engineers and contractors in a ribbon-cutting ceremony (above) Tuesday at the county’s new wastewater treatment plant in Carnesville. A tour of the plant was held after the ribbon cutting. (Photo by Scoggins)

Franklin County and Carnesville city officials were joined by engineers and contractors in a ribbon-cutting ceremony (above) Tuesday at the county’s new wastewater treatment plant in Carnesville. A tour of the plant was held after the ribbon cutting. (Photo by Scoggins)

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County cuts ribbon on sewer plant

Shane Scoggins
Monday, August 19, 2019
CARNESVILLE – Franklin County’s new wastewater treatment plant is now officially open. A ribbon-cutting ceremony for county officials, contractors and engineers was held Tuesday at the county’s new sewer treatment plant, located behind Carnesville Elementary School–Primary in Carnesville.
Franklin County Middle School has a new field house. Pictured in front of the new building are FCMS Principal C.J. Wilder, Board of education member Alan Mitchell, FCMS Head Football Coach Jim Allen, BOE member Randall Gailey, FCMS Assistant Principal Kasey Haley, BOE member Eric Burrell, A.J. Elliott, Mylan Roebuck, MacCall Davis, Kenzleigh Fain, BOE member Jo Beth James, BOE member Robin Cato, Franklin County Schools Superintendent Chris Forrer, Assistant Superintendent Chuck Colquitt, Assistant Superinte

Franklin County Middle School has a new field house. Pictured in front of the new building are FCMS Principal C.J. Wilder, Board of education member Alan Mitchell, FCMS Head Football Coach Jim Allen, BOE member Randall Gailey, FCMS Assistant Principal Kasey Haley, BOE member Eric Burrell, A.J. Elliott, Mylan Roebuck, MacCall Davis, Kenzleigh Fain, BOE member Jo Beth James, BOE member Robin Cato, Franklin County Schools Superintendent Chris Forrer, Assistant Superintendent Chuck Colquitt, Assistant Superinte

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A new den for the Cubs

Kandice S. Eberhardt
Monday, August 19, 2019
Franklin County Middle School is starting the 2019-20 school year with a new building added to the school’s campus. Earlier this year, the Franklin County Board of Education approved funds for a field house to be built for the middle school.