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Royston Mayor Keith Turman (right) and Pastor Samuel White (left) demonstrate the strength of a chain versus a lone string in encouraging community members to unite during Monday’s annual Martin Luther King Jr. program.

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Turman delivers challenge for unity at annual MLK program

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024

By Gillian Raese

Staff Writer

Helena Burton is STAR Student for Franklin County High School’s class of 2024, and she has chosen Tammy Melton as STAR Teacher.

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FCHS, Chamber honor Burton, who picks Melton

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024

By Gillian Raese

Staff Writer

Information on the whereabouts of Dalton Bell, 19, is being sought by the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office and Royston Police Department.

Information sought on suspect who evaded manhunt

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024

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Cutting the ribbon Saturday on the new Paws & Play Dog Park are (from left) former Carnesville Council Member Patsy Watkins, former Mayor Harris Little, Kate Graham, Brooke Tate, Mayor Missy Holbrook and Council Member Wesley Dove.

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Carnesville dog park dedicated

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024

By Shane Scoggins

Publisher

CARNESVILLE – Franklin County’s first dog park officially opened Saturday in Carnesville.

FCHS junior Ethan Mealor earned a seat in the All-State Band in the saxophone section.

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FCHS’ Ethan Mealor earns All-State spot

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024

By Gillian Raese

Staff Writer

CARNESVILLE – Franklin County High School junior Ethan Mealor has been elected for the All-State Band.

Seventeen-year-old Royston author Bentley Sabatini is running her own business writing books and creating artwork.

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Teen author, artist working on third book

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024

By Gillian Raese

Staff Writer

Comedian Caleb Synan, a 2009 Franklin County High School graduate, will return to Carnesville Jan. 20 for a performance at the Telford Center for the Fine and Performing Arts.

Franklin native to present comedy show

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024

CARNESVILLE – Comedian Caleb Synan, a 2009 Franklin County High School graduate, will return to Carnesville Jan. 20 for a performance at the Telford Center for the Fine and Performing Arts.

A huge storm system dropped about five inches of rain in about 12 hours on Franklin County Tuesday, swelling creeks and rivers out of their banks, flooding driveways and, along with gusty winds, felling trees.

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Heavy rain causes flooding, closes schools

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024

By Shane Scoggins

Publisher

Franklin County Commissioners decided on what it will cost to run for a host of local offices later this year.

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Commissioners set qualifying fees for 2024 county races

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024

By Shane Scoggins

Publisher

New Carnesville Mayor Missy Holbrook (left) presided over the first city council meeting of 2024, with new council members (from left) Sherri Cheek and Gabbie McFarlin joining holdovers Mike Barrett and Wesley Dove.

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Carnesville adds public comment to regular meetings

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024

By Gillian Raese

Staff Writer