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Ashley Rose Dodd of the City of Lavonia points the way to fun during the Winter Wonderland of Christmas event Tuesday.

Ashley Rose Dodd of the City of Lavonia points the way to fun during the Winter Wonderland of Christmas event Tuesday.

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Christmas time reaches Franklin County

News Staff
Wednesday, November 29, 2023
From staff reports   The Christmas season is now in full swing in Franklin County. Canon, Royston and Lavonia have all held Christmas tree lightings. This weekend, one of the county’s Christmas parades is scheduled, while another has been rescheduled due to the threat of rain.
Franklin County Sheriff Stevie Thomas has announced that he will not seek reelection in 2024.

Franklin County Sheriff Stevie Thomas has announced that he will not seek reelection in 2024.

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Thomas says he will not seek sixth term

News Staff
Wednesday, November 29, 2023
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   CARNESVILLE – Franklin County Sheriff Stevie Thomas has announced that he will not seek reelection in 2024. “After a great deal of prayers and conversations with my family, I have made the difficult decision regarding the 2024 election.
County officials are hoping to be ready to bid out a new communications and radio system for Franklin County emergency services by the first of the year.

County officials are hoping to be ready to bid out a new communications and radio system for Franklin County emergency services by the first of the year.

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County shooting for first of year for next step on radio system

News Staff
Wednesday, November 29, 2023
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   CARNESVILLE – County officials are hoping to be ready to bid out a new communications and radio system for Franklin County emergency services by the first of the year.
On Thanksgiving Day, more than 400 individuals, ages 1 to 82, churches of multiple denominations, corporations, non-profits and family-owned businesses joined forces to feed almost 4,000 homeless, hopeless and homebound individuals in addition to taking them blankets, laundry detergent, pet food and any other items they requested.

On Thanksgiving Day, more than 400 individuals, ages 1 to 82, churches of multiple denominations, corporations, non-profits and family-owned businesses joined forces to feed almost 4,000 homeless, hopeless and homebound individuals in addition to taking them blankets, laundry detergent, pet food and any other items they requested.

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400 Love Him Love Them volunteers provide 4,000 meals

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023
CARNESVILLE – On Thanksgiving Day, more than 400 individuals, ages 1 to 82, churches of multiple denominations, corporations, non-profits and family-owned businesses joined forces to feed almost 4,000 homeless, hopeless and homebound individuals in addition to taking them blankets, laundry...
Franklin Community Players will present the classic play “Little Women” this weekend at the Lavonia Cultural Center.

Franklin Community Players will present the classic play “Little Women” this weekend at the Lavonia Cultural Center.

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‘Little Women’ on stage this weekend at Cultural Center

News Staff
Wednesday, November 29, 2023
LAVONIA – Franklin Community Players will present the classic play “Little Women” this weekend at the Lavonia Cultural Center. Performances will be Friday at 7 p.m. and Saturday at 2:30 p.m. and 7 p.m.
The Price Family Farm started and was named after his grandfather, Norman Price, who purchased the 68-acre farm off Wilson Road with his brother in 1917.

The Price Family Farm started and was named after his grandfather, Norman Price, who purchased the 68-acre farm off Wilson Road with his brother in 1917.

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Price Family Farm earns Georgia award generations in the making

News Staff
Tuesday, November 21, 2023
By Gillian Raese Staff Writer   MARTIN – Franklin County’s Price Family Farm, owned by Brad and Sara Yuille, was recently awarded the Georgia Centennial Family Farm Award and is “running on the eighth generation [of ownership] coming up.
The Lavonia Police Department is set to receive $250,000 in funding for two new police officers over the next three years from a U.S. Department of Justice grant.

The Lavonia Police Department is set to receive $250,000 in funding for two new police officers over the next three years from a U.S. Department of Justice grant.

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Lavonia P.D. gets $250,000 from U.S. Justice Dept.

News Staff
Tuesday, November 21, 2023
From staff reports   LAVONIA – The Lavonia Police Department is set to receive $250,000 in funding for two new police officers over the next three years from a U.S. Department of Justice grant. The Department of Justice recently announced $334 million in grants to fund 2,000 new officers.
The Rainbow Pantry of Royston is looking for volunteers and donations for families in need during the holiday season.

The Rainbow Pantry of Royston is looking for volunteers and donations for families in need during the holiday season.

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Rainbow Pantry seeks help to help needy

News Staff
Tuesday, November 21, 2023
By Gillian Raese Staff Writer   ROYSTON – The Rainbow Pantry of Royston is looking for volunteers and donations for families in need during the holiday season.
The City of Carnesville held a luncheon reception Thursday to honor Mayor Harris Little and Council Member Sid Ginn, each of whom will be retiring from the city at the end of the year.

The City of Carnesville held a luncheon reception Thursday to honor Mayor Harris Little and Council Member Sid Ginn, each of whom will be retiring from the city at the end of the year.

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Carnesville honors Little, Ginn

News Staff
Tuesday, November 21, 2023
CARNESVILLE – The City of Carnesville held a luncheon reception Thursday to honor Mayor Harris Little and Council Member Sid Ginn, each of whom will be retiring from the city at the end of the year.
Little Hulks, Supermen and Captain Americas came out to see larger versions of themselves Saturday at Superhero Meet and Play Day at Franklin County High School.

Little Hulks, Supermen and Captain Americas came out to see larger versions of themselves Saturday at Superhero Meet and Play Day at Franklin County High School.

FCHS hosts smashing Superhero Day event

News Staff
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
CARNESVILLE – Little Hulks, Supermen and Captain Americas came out to see larger versions of themselves Saturday at Superhero Meet and Play Day at Franklin County High School.