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Tony McCollum

Tony McCollum

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McCollum offers ‘fresh set of ears’ willing to listen

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   ROYSTON – Tony McCollum, a first-time candidate for Royston City Council, said he brings “a fresh set of ears, and I am willing to listen to the will of the people.” McCollum is seeking the Post 6 seat on the council.
Sherri Cheek

Sherri Cheek

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Cheek runs for council to give back to city she holds dear

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   CARNESVILLE – Sherri Cheek is running for a seat on the Carnesville City Council in order to give back to a city she holds dear. “I truly value this small town that my family has called home,” she said.
Gabbie Mcfarlin

Gabbie Mcfarlin

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McFarlin wants to be good listener, work diligently for city

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   CARNESVILLE – If elected to the Carnesville City Council on Nov. 7, first-time candidate Gabbie McFarlin said she gives citizens her word to be honest, transparent and receptive to suggestions, new ideas and concerns.
The annual Royston Fall Festival was held Saturday in downtown Royston. The festival brought out scores of people to visit vendors, take part in games and activities, listen to on-stage entertainment and pick up a variety of food options.

The annual Royston Fall Festival was held Saturday in downtown Royston. The festival brought out scores of people to visit vendors, take part in games and activities, listen to on-stage entertainment and pick up a variety of food options.

Festival brings fun, crafts to Royston

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Downtown Royston was packed with people Saturday for the annual Royston Fall Festival. Vendors offered a variety of goods, crafts and food. Children had the chance to enjoy inflatables, games and face-painting.
Cakes and all kinds of other delicious items were available Saturday at the first Taste of Lavonia event held downtown.

Cakes and all kinds of other delicious items were available Saturday at the first Taste of Lavonia event held downtown.

Good crowd comes out for Taste of Lavonia

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023
LAVONIA – The inaugural Taste of Lavonia brought food lovers to downtown Saturday.  The Lavonia Chamber of Commerce hosted the event, which included food tasting from restaurants in the community, beer and wine tasting and local vendors.
Pamela Mayfield

Pamela Mayfield

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Mayfield to be voice for people

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   FRANKLIN SPRINGS – Pamela Mayfield said she wants to be a part of the decision-making process in Franklin Springs. “I want to be a voice for the people of Franklin Springs, not just my voice,” she said.
Bill Bell

Bill Bell

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Bell seeks to keep working for city

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   FRANKLIN SPRINGS – The City of Franklin Springs has done a good job preparing for growth and keeping the town financially strong. Bill Bell, a 30-year veteran of the Franklin Springs City Council, is running to continue that work.