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The parking lot of the Lavonia Police Department filling up with trailers loaded down with donated supplies that will be taken today to Avery County, N.C. (Photo by Eavenson)

The parking lot of the Lavonia Police Department filling up with trailers loaded down with donated supplies that will be taken today to Avery County, N.C. (Photo by Eavenson)

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Franklin sends aid to storm-damaged communities

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Thursday, October 3, 2024
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   Franklin County and its residents are reaching out to help other communities hard-hit by Hurricane Helene. Supplies are being collected to send to South Georgia and North Carolina, and local firefighters have been sent to help protect another community.
Monday is the deadline to register to vote in the Nov. 5 General Election, which includes the race for U.S. President.

Monday is the deadline to register to vote in the Nov. 5 General Election, which includes the race for U.S. President.

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Voter registration deadline Monday

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Thursday, October 3, 2024
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   CARNESVILLE – Monday is the deadline to register to vote in the Nov. 5 General Election, which includes the race for U.S. President.
The Franklin County Chamber of Commerce announced a merger Friday with the Lavonia Chamber of Commerce, effective Jan.1, 2025.

The Franklin County Chamber of Commerce announced a merger Friday with the Lavonia Chamber of Commerce, effective Jan.1, 2025.

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Franklin County, Lavonia chambers to merge Jan. 1

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Thursday, September 26, 2024
FRANKLIN COUNTY – The Franklin County Chamber of Commerce announced a merger Friday with the Lavonia Chamber of Commerce, effective Jan.1, 2025.
Franklin County Commissioners discussed several options Tuesday for the future of its sewer system.

Franklin County Commissioners discussed several options Tuesday for the future of its sewer system.

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Options weighed for future of county sewer service

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Thursday, September 26, 2024
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   CARNESVILLE – Franklin County Commissioners discussed several options Tuesday for the future of its sewer system.
Brooks Moorhead, pictured with wife Jessica, has been named Royston’s new chief of police.

Brooks Moorhead, pictured with wife Jessica, has been named Royston’s new chief of police.

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Chief Moorhead

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Thursday, September 19, 2024
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   ROYSTON – A former assistant chief is returning to lead the Royston Police Department. Brooks Moorhead was named Monday as the new Royston Police chief. He will take over leadership of the department Monday.
Issues with cardiac monitors used on ambulances by Franklin County EMS has county officials looking for a fix or paying $225,000 for a new system.

Issues with cardiac monitors used on ambulances by Franklin County EMS has county officials looking for a fix or paying $225,000 for a new system.

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Issues with EMS cardiac monitors may cost county

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Thursday, September 19, 2024
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   CARNESVILLE – Franklin County EMS has had ongoing issues with cardiac monitors used in its ambulances with little luck in getting them fixed. And a solution to the problem could cost the county $225,000 or more.
Franklin County Schools will hold a state-required “intruder alert drill” by Oct. 1.

Franklin County Schools will hold a state-required “intruder alert drill” by Oct. 1.

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Intruder alert drill to be held in schools by Oct. 1

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Thursday, September 19, 2024
By Charlie Eavenson Staff Writer   CARNESVILLE – Franklin County Schools will hold a state-required “intruder alert drill” by Oct. 1.
Community members, school officials, parents and students gathered at Franklin County High School – and the other schools in the county – Monday morning for a time of prayer for protection of the schools after campuses were closed Friday following an unfounded threat in the wake of a school shooting in Barrow County. (Photo by Angela Scoggins)

Community members, school officials, parents and students gathered at Franklin County High School – and the other schools in the county – Monday morning for a time of prayer for protection of the schools after campuses were closed Friday following an unfounded threat in the wake of a school shooting in Barrow County. (Photo by Angela Scoggins)

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Prayer and protection

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Thursday, September 12, 2024
By Charlie Eavenson Staff Writer and Shane Scoggins Publisher   CARNESVILLE – A school shooting in Barrow County and local online threats to schools in its aftermath led Franklin County Schools to close campuses Friday.
The Franklin County Election and Registration Office is seeking up to 30 poll workers to man the precincts on Election Day, Nov. 5.

The Franklin County Election and Registration Office is seeking up to 30 poll workers to man the precincts on Election Day, Nov. 5.

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Recruits sought to work polls for Nov. 5 election

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Thursday, September 12, 2024
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   CARNESVILLE – The 2024 General Election is still nearly eight weeks away, but the Franklin County Election and Registration Office is working on several things to get ready. The office is seeking up to 30 poll workers to man the precincts on Election Day, Nov. 5.
Franklin County’s Charity Henry won the Elite North America pageant, an international beauty and talent based pageant for women over age 50, in July.

Franklin County’s Charity Henry won the Elite North America pageant, an international beauty and talent based pageant for women over age 50, in July.

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Henry wins Elite North America pageant

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Thursday, September 12, 2024
By Micah Witcher Correspondent   CARNESVILLE – Charity Henry recently won the Elite North America pageant, an international beauty and talent based pageant for women over age 50.  Henry, a drama teacher at Franklin County High School, was crowned July 25 in a pageant in Orlando. Fla.