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The Lavonia Planning and Zoning Commission had a full house Monday night for its meeting which resulted in a recommendation to deny an annexation request made by Jarrett Foods for its planned plant off Grady School Road.

The Lavonia Planning and Zoning Commission had a full house Monday night for its meeting which resulted in a recommendation to deny an annexation request made by Jarrett Foods for its planned plant off Grady School Road.

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After no by zoning board, Jarrett Foods moves on to city council

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023
By Gillian Raese Staff Writer   LAVONIA – The Lavonia Planning and Zoning Commission had a full house Monday night for its meeting which resulted in a recommendation to deny an annexation request made by Jarrett Foods for its planned plant off Grady School Road.
The City of Royston has received a grant from the Appalachian Region Commission that will help the city obtain grants for projects that will move it into the future.

The City of Royston has received a grant from the Appalachian Region Commission that will help the city obtain grants for projects that will move it into the future.

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Royston receives $87,500 grant for stategic plan

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   ROYSTON – The City of Royston has received a grant from the Appalachian Region Commission that will help the city obtain grants for projects that will move it into the future.
The Franklin County High School Hosa group sponsored its annual Knight for a Cause fundraiser, which raised $4,000 for Thea Hodges to use to alleviate her financial strain in the midst of a battle against breast cancer.

The Franklin County High School Hosa group sponsored its annual Knight for a Cause fundraiser, which raised $4,000 for Thea Hodges to use to alleviate her financial strain in the midst of a battle against breast cancer.

Knights for a Cause raise $4,000 for cancer fight

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023
CARNESVILLE – The Franklin County High School Hosa group sponsored its annual Knight for a Cause fundraiser, which raised $4,000 for Thea Hodges to use to alleviate her financial strain in the midst of a battle against breast cancer.
Emmanuel University and In Touch Ministries officials cut the ribbon Thursday on the Dr. Charles F. Stanley Chapel in the Swails Center. (Photos by Raese)

Emmanuel University and In Touch Ministries officials cut the ribbon Thursday on the Dr. Charles F. Stanley Chapel in the Swails Center. (Photos by Raese)

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Emmanuel dedicates chapel at renovated Swails Center to Dr. Charles F. Stanley

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023
By Gilllian Raese Staff Writer   FRANKLIN SPRINGS – The newly renovated chapel in the John W. Swails Center on the Emmanuel University campus was dedicated Thursday to Dr. Charles F. Stanley of In Touch Ministries.
Franklin County is at an important time in its history and commissioners need the opinions and views of a wide cross section of many citizens, Commissioner Josh Smith said.

Franklin County is at an important time in its history and commissioners need the opinions and views of a wide cross section of many citizens, Commissioner Josh Smith said.

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County commissioner seeks input ‘from all sides’

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   CARNESVILLE – Franklin County is at an important time in its history and commissioners need the opinions and views of a wide cross section of many citizens, Commissioner Josh Smith said.
Wesley Fricks

Wesley Fricks

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Fricks seeks to help lead city through challenging times

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   ROYSTON – Wesley Fricks is running for the Post 2 seat on the Royston City Council because he said he wants to help lead the city through the some challenging times to make it an even better place to live.