CARNESVILLE – There’s a new face in the Franklin County 4-H office. 

CARNESVILLE – Franklin County Commissioners plan to appeal the transfer of a state permit of a construction and demolition landfill on Old Federal Road.

By Dave Williams

Capitol Beat News Service

CARNESVILLE – Long-time Franklin County Clerk of Court Missy Holbrook has announced she will not seek reelection and will retire from her post.

Will and Heather Cabe of Carnesville were selected national winners at the 64th annual National Outstanding Young Farmers Awards Congress held Feb. 6-8 in Westbrook, Conn. 

CARNESVILLE – The Franklin County School System will add an additional four days to the school calendar for the 2020-21 academic year.

Franklin County Commissioner Jason Macomson has announced he plans to run for commission chairman.

CARNESVILLE – The city of Royston plans to buy property on the Highway 17 Bypass and donate it as the location for a new elementary school.

FRANKLIN SPRINGS –  Franklin Springs Mayor Lee Moore, a Republican, announced today that he is seeking the District 50 State Senate seat being vacated by State Sen.

ATLANTA – A bill to outlaw the burning of wood treated with creosote in power plants has been introduced in the Georgia House of Representatives.