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FCMS TSA members attending the 45th National TSA Conference in Louisville, Ky., were (above, front, from left) Allen Tollison, Andrew Nguyen, Zoey Bohannon, Autumn Mealor, Ethan Kendrick, Lisandro Eacanuela, (back) Jewels Kennedy, Noah Roberson, Kate Graham, Taylor Haley, Emma Maisonneuve, Rob Tate, Brooke Tate, Jenny Ruth Stephenson, Daniel Tran and advisor Heather Elo.

FCMS TSA members attending the 45th National TSA Conference in Louisville, Ky., were (above, front, from left) Allen Tollison, Andrew Nguyen, Zoey Bohannon, Autumn Mealor, Ethan Kendrick, Lisandro Eacanuela, (back) Jewels Kennedy, Noah Roberson, Kate Graham, Taylor Haley, Emma Maisonneuve, Rob Tate, Brooke Tate, Jenny Ruth Stephenson, Daniel Tran and advisor Heather Elo.

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Franklin TSA members win national honors

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Wednesday, July 19, 2023
More than 7,000 middle school and high school Technology Student Association (TSA) members nationwide gathered at the Kentucky International Convention Center June 28 though July 2 in Louisville, Ky., for the  45th National TSA Conference.
Emmanuel College has changed its name to Emmanuel University.

Emmanuel College has changed its name to Emmanuel University.

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Emmanuel now a University

News Staff
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
From staff reports   FRANKLIN SPRINGS – Emmanuel College is now Emmanuel University. The name-change was effective Monday, a press release from the school said.
Lavonia, Canon, Royston and Carnesville have all passed a resolution asking Franklin County commissioners to make the millage rate for citizens who live in incorporated areas equal to those in rural areas.

Lavonia, Canon, Royston and Carnesville have all passed a resolution asking Franklin County commissioners to make the millage rate for citizens who live in incorporated areas equal to those in rural areas.

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Cities seek equal millage

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Wednesday, July 12, 2023
By Gillian Raese Staff Writer and Shane Scoggins Publisher   Franklin County’s cities are asking for a tax break for their citizens.
Pilot Club of Lavonia members (above, from left) Susan Harbin, Pilot International Director;Denise Thompson Sims, President-elect of Pilot Club of Lavonia; and Avaline Adams, Georgia District Governor attended the annual Pilot International Convention in Bellevue, Wash. Harbin (right in right photo) is pictured with Holly Baker, the 2023-24 Pilot International President.

Pilot Club of Lavonia members (above, from left) Susan Harbin, Pilot International Director;Denise Thompson Sims, President-elect of Pilot Club of Lavonia; and Avaline Adams, Georgia District Governor attended the annual Pilot International Convention in Bellevue, Wash. Harbin (right in right photo) is pictured with Holly Baker, the 2023-24 Pilot International President.

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Harbin Elected as Pilot International Director During Annual Convention

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Wednesday, July 12, 2023
Three members of the Pilot Club of Lavonia – Denise Thompson Sims, Avaline Adams and Susan Harbin – attended the Pilot International Annual Convention and Leadership Conference in Bellevue, Wash., June 26 through July 1.
Mayor Courtney Umbehant, members of the Lavonia City Council and city officials responded Monday to questions and concerns about a permit denied by the Lavonia Police Department for a weekend block party and policing during the event. (Photo by Raese)

Mayor Courtney Umbehant, members of the Lavonia City Council and city officials responded Monday to questions and concerns about a permit denied by the Lavonia Police Department for a weekend block party and policing during the event. (Photo by Raese)

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City officials, citizens, block party participants discuss Lavonia P.D. response

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Wednesday, July 5, 2023
By Gillian Raese Staff Writer   LAVONIA – Lavonia’s City Council meeting Monday night had a full-house of citizens of Lavonia and individuals from outside of the county to address questions about how the Lavonia Police Department handled an event Saturday in Springview Heights.
Starbucks is coming to Lavonia.

Starbucks is coming to Lavonia.

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Starbucks coming to Lavonia

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Wednesday, July 5, 2023
By Gillian Raese Staff Writer   LAVONIA – Starbucks is coming to Lavonia. On Monday night, the Lavonia City Council held a first reading on an annexation and zoning of a 1.97-acre tract off Georgia Highway 17 beside Chick-fil-A near Exit 173 on I-85.
Alex Adams, a young scoliosis patient, underwent a procedure at Childrens Hospital of Atlanta using a halo device to help his condition.

Alex Adams, a young scoliosis patient, underwent a procedure at Childrens Hospital of Atlanta using a halo device to help his condition.

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New procedure helps local scoliosis patient

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Wednesday, July 5, 2023
By Gillian Raese Staff Writer   LAVONIA – Since Alex Adams was diagnosed with idiopathic infantile scoliosis at two months old, his parents knew he would always have to do things differently. Two weeks ago, Alex went through a new procedure that has him looking up. Orthopedic surgeon Dr.
There’s still a lot to learn about the new law that lets state chartered special schools — including Mountain Education Charter High School — continue to serve students as completion special schools.

There’s still a lot to learn about the new law that lets state chartered special schools — including Mountain Education Charter High School — continue to serve students as completion special schools.

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Mountain Ed now serving Franklin as ‘completion school’

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Wednesday, July 5, 2023
By Samantha Sinclair White County News   There’s still a lot to learn about the new law that lets state chartered special schools — including Mountain Education Charter High School — continue to serve students as completion special schools.
Ashley Rose Dodd snapped this photo of a rainbow from the porch of her home in Martin Sunday around 8:30 p.m. after strong storms blew through Northeast Georgia. Franklin County was spared any major damage, but the rainbows spawned many beautiful photos posted on local Facebook accounts.

Ashley Rose Dodd snapped this photo of a rainbow from the porch of her home in Martin Sunday around 8:30 p.m. after strong storms blew through Northeast Georgia. Franklin County was spared any major damage, but the rainbows spawned many beautiful photos posted on local Facebook accounts.

The greater the storm, the brighter the rainbow

News Staff
Wednesday, June 28, 2023
MARTIN – Ashley Rose Dodd snapped this photo of a rainbow from the porch of her home in Martin Sunday around 8:30 p.m. after strong storms blew through Northeast Georgia. Franklin County was spared any major damage, but the rainbows spawned many beautiful photos posted on local Facebook accounts.