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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

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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

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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.
Eddie Floyd

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Floyd points to experience, availability, willingness

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   LAVONIA – Eddie Floyd said his experience, availability and willingness to serve are all assets as he runs for re-election to Post 3 seat on the Lavonia City Council. “I’m no politician,” he said. “But I’ve served as a Lavonia Councilman for 20 years so far.
Harold Harbin

Harold Harbin

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Harbin aims to be voice for citizens on city council

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   LAVONIA – Lavonia citizens deserve a voice on the city council that represents them, Harold Harbin said. “With your vote, I will be that voice,” he said. Harbin, who served on the council for 12 years previously, is running to return to council in the Post 3 seat.