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Eli Henry, an FCHS graduate, is spending the summer as a member of the Sacremento Mandarins drum and bugle corps ensemble competing in Drum Corps International competitions across the country. (Photos courtesy of Eli Henry)

Eli Henry, an FCHS graduate, is spending the summer as a member of the Sacremento Mandarins drum and bugle corps ensemble competing in Drum Corps International competitions across the country. (Photos courtesy of Eli Henry)

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Henry spending summer making music across America

News Staff
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   A former Franklin County High School Marching Pride member is spending his summer on fields across America making music.
Cole Roper, owner of Cole’s Sweet Corn, surveys a field of late-planted corn that never grew above waist high. “This two-acre field is a total loss,” he said. “We’ll just bushhog it down.” Drought conditions since Memorial Day cut Roper’s sweet corn season three weeks shorter than normal. (Photos by Eavenson)

Cole Roper, owner of Cole’s Sweet Corn, surveys a field of late-planted corn that never grew above waist high. “This two-acre field is a total loss,” he said. “We’ll just bushhog it down.” Drought conditions since Memorial Day cut Roper’s sweet corn season three weeks shorter than normal. (Photos by Eavenson)

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Crops hit hard by lack of rain, high temps

News Staff
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
By Charlie Eavenson Staff Writer   For years, many Franklin County citizens have gotten fresh corn from Cole’s Sweet Corn farm in Sandy Cross.  Usually, corn is available from early June through the end of July, but not this year.
The Franklin County Board of Education will hold a pair of public hearings today on an advertised plan to maintain its millage rate.

The Franklin County Board of Education will hold a pair of public hearings today on an advertised plan to maintain its millage rate.

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BOE millage hearings today

News Staff
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
From staff reports   CARNESVILLE – The Franklin County Board of Education will hold a pair of public hearings today on an advertised plan to maintain its millage rate.
The cast of “The Descendants – The Musical” will be on stage Friday, Saturday and Sunday for four shows. For tickets, visit www.franklincommunityplayers.com.

The cast of “The Descendants – The Musical” will be on stage Friday, Saturday and Sunday for four shows. For tickets, visit www.franklincommunityplayers.com.

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Youth Summer Theater to present ‘The Descendants’

News Staff
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
By Charlie Eavenson Staff Writer   LAVONIA – In their 19th year of holding Youth Summer Theater (YST) camp, Franklin Community Players (FCP) will present four performances of Disney’s “The Descendants – The Musical,” this weekend at the Lavonia Cultural Center.

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Swiney moves to A.D. post

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Wednesday, July 10, 2024
By Shane Scoggins Publisher and Charlie Eavenson Staff Writer   CARNESVILLE – Franklin County Middle School Principal Jason Swiney is the new athletic director for the school system.

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Cawthon promoted at FCMS

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Wednesday, July 10, 2024
By Charlie Eavenson Staff Writer and Shane Scoggins Publisher   CARNESVILLE – With Jason Swiney’s appointment as athletic director for Franklin County Schools, Dr. David Cawthon has been promoted to principal at Franklin County Middle School.
Carnesville Elementary School special education teacher Mike Schyck (left) takes a selfie with two swimmers at the Georgia Special Olympics held in May. Schyck volunteered at the event, held in Atlanta, and was assigned to the swimming competitions.

Carnesville Elementary School special education teacher Mike Schyck (left) takes a selfie with two swimmers at the Georgia Special Olympics held in May. Schyck volunteered at the event, held in Atlanta, and was assigned to the swimming competitions.

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Special Olympics ‘a total blessing’ for Schyck

News Staff
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
By Charlie Eavenson Staff Writer   CARNESVILLE – “It was a total blessing to watch these athletes compete, and I have a feeling I’ll be going back every summer.
A full afternoon and evening of entertainment will be on stage Saturday at the City of Royston’s Freedom Celebration 24. The free concert, being held in partnership with Georgia Legends Concert of Royston, will begin Saturday at 2 p.m. at the amphitheater at the Royston Wellness and Community Park. 

A full afternoon and evening of entertainment will be on stage Saturday at the City of Royston’s Freedom Celebration 24. The free concert, being held in partnership with Georgia Legends Concert of Royston, will begin Saturday at 2 p.m. at the amphitheater at the Royston Wellness and Community Park. 

Freedom Celebration

News Staff
Tuesday, July 2, 2024
From staff reports ROYSTON – A full afternoon and evening of entertainment will be on stage Saturday at the City of Royston’s Freedom Celebration 24. The free concert, being held in partnership with Georgia Legends Concert of Royston, will begin Saturday at 2 p.m.

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Moore resigns post as schools’ athletic director

News Staff
Tuesday, July 2, 2024
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   CARNESVILLE – Franklin County Schools Athletic Director Clay Moore is leaving the school system to work in the financial advisement industry. Moore’s resignation, effective June 30, was accepted last week by the Franklin County Board of Education.

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Recount confirms margin in runoff

News Staff
Tuesday, July 2, 2024
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   CARNESVILLE – A recount of ballots cast in the runoff election for the District 1 seat on the Franklin County Board of Commissioners last week resulted in the exact same count as election night.