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A citizens’ group formed to look at changes to the county’s Unified Development Code presented its first set of findings to Franklin County commissioners Tuesday.

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UDC Committee presents first set of recommended reforms

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Wednesday, March 29, 2023

By Shane Scoggins

Publisher

The intersection at U.S. Highway 29 and Georgia Highway 145 in Franklin Springs will be changed to a three-way stop by mid-April, the Georgia DOT announced.

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Franklin Springs, Sandy Cross intersections to be all-way stops

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Wednesday, March 29, 2023

From staff reports

Two busy Franklin County intersections will soon become all-way stops for traffic.

The Special Olympics will be held for the first time in Franklin County in five years Friday, beginning at 10 a.m. at Jeff Davis Field at Ed Bryant Stadium on the campus of Franklin County High School.

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Special Olympics return Friday

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Wednesday, March 29, 2023

By Gillian Raese

Staff Writer

CARNESVILLE – The Special Olympics will return to Franklin County Friday.

Highland Walk Golf Course’s Shannon Crabb was named the Georgia State Park and Historic Site Golf Superintendent of the Year at the recent Rangers Conference.

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Highland Walk’s Crabb named Golf Superintendent of Year

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Wednesday, March 29, 2023

By Gillian Raese

Staff Writer

Chief Shane Edmisten takes the oath as Lavonia’s new police chief from Mayor Courtney Umbehant. Edmisten was joined by wife Michelle, his father Duane, other members of his family and former supervisors from the Suwanee Police Department. (Photo by Scoggins)

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New chief sworn in

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Wednesday, March 29, 2023

By Shane Scoggins

Publisher

LAVONIA – New Lavonia Police Chief Shane Edmisten was sworn in Wednesday by Mayor Courtney Umbehant.

Seniors at Franklin County High School were put through a series of stations last week to learn basic life skills, including home repairs, changing a tire, personal finances and CPR. (Photos by Raese)

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FCHS seniors learn adulting skills

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Thursday, March 23, 2023

By Gillian Raese

Staff Writer

Extra law enforcement officers were on scene at Franklin County Middle School Wednesday morning after rumors of a threat were posted on Facebook Tuesday.

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Answering online rumors

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Thursday, March 23, 2023

From staff reports

Dr. Stephanie Phillips (right) is bringing direct primary care to Royston with her Front Porch Family Medicine practice. Her friend, Eric Lovin (left), is her office manager.

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New practice uses direct primary care model

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Thursday, March 23, 2023

By Gillian Raese

Staff Writer

New and antique boats and a host of other exhibits will be on display Saturday at the Lavonia Boat Expo.

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Lavonia Boat Expo returns to downtown Saturday

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Wednesday, March 15, 2023

LAVONIA – Saturday’s Lavonia Boat Expo promises to be the largest and best ever with more boats, exhibitors and activities.

State Rep. Alan Powell introduced local legislation Monday to change the way the Franklin County Board of Education is paid.

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Pay for the BOE

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Wednesday, March 15, 2023

By Shane Scoggins

Publisher