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Franklin County commissioners signaled Tuesday that they are interested in buying Carnesville’s water and sewer systems, but at the right price and with conditions.

Franklin County commissioners signaled Tuesday that they are interested in buying Carnesville’s water and sewer systems, but at the right price and with conditions.

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County OK with buying Carnesville utilities, with contingencies

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Wednesday, June 28, 2023
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   CARNESVILLE – Franklin County commissioners signaled Tuesday that they are interested in buying Carnesville’s water and sewer systems, but at the right price and with conditions.
Royston Natural Gas was notified Thursday at 3:02 p.m. that a contractor working to install fiber optic cable for TruVista drilled into a six-inch gas line in the right of way of Highway 17.

Royston Natural Gas was notified Thursday at 3:02 p.m. that a contractor working to install fiber optic cable for TruVista drilled into a six-inch gas line in the right of way of Highway 17.

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Cut gas line shuts down Highway 17

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Wednesday, June 28, 2023
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   CANON – A natural gas line was accidentally cut Thursday on Highway 17 near Canon, resulting in the closure of the state highway for several hours. Royston Natural Gas was notified Thursday at 3:02 p.m.
Both northbound lanes of I-85 near Exit 177 outside Lavonia were closed during the height of the Monday morning rush hour for an extended period of time for clean-up efforts and an investigation of a fatal accident. (Photos courtesy of Dawson Baker at The Hartwell Sun)

Both northbound lanes of I-85 near Exit 177 outside Lavonia were closed during the height of the Monday morning rush hour for an extended period of time for clean-up efforts and an investigation of a fatal accident. (Photos courtesy of Dawson Baker at The Hartwell Sun)

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Fatal crash Monday shuts down I-85 lanes

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Wednesday, June 28, 2023
By Dawson Baker The Hartwell Sun   LAVONIA – Hart County first responders, alongside Georgia State Troopers from Post 52 in Hart County, were dispatched Monday to a fatal, three-vehicle crash on Interstate 85.
CARNESVILLE – A new U.S. flag is raised last week over the Franklin County Senior Center as part of Flag Day ceremonies. Royston Chapter 251 of WoodmenLife hosted a pair of Flag Day ceremonies June 14, one at the senior center and one at the former Carnesville Elementary School.

CARNESVILLE – A new U.S. flag is raised last week over the Franklin County Senior Center as part of Flag Day ceremonies. Royston Chapter 251 of WoodmenLife hosted a pair of Flag Day ceremonies June 14, one at the senior center and one at the former Carnesville Elementary School.

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WoodmenLife leads Flag Day ceremonies in Carnesville

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Wednesday, June 21, 2023
By Gillian Raese Staff Writer CARNESVILLE – Royston Chapter 251 of WoodmenLife hosted two Flag Day ceremonies June 14.  The first was held outside of the former Carnesville Elementary School.
The Franklin County Elections and Registration Office will be renovated after it was flooded by rain during roof work.

The Franklin County Elections and Registration Office will be renovated after it was flooded by rain during roof work.

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Elections on the move

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Wednesday, June 21, 2023
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   CARNESVILLE – Heavy rains that came as a new roof was being put on the Franklin County Elections and Registration building has forced the office to move to the former Carnesville Elementary School.
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Man charged with assaulting neighbor

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Wednesday, June 21, 2023
From staff reports   CANON – A Canon man was arrested Friday for allegedly assaulting a neighbor as he cut his grass. The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation is investigating the incident that occurred on Friday around 2 p.m.
The faculty at Lavonia Elementary School decorated the office door of retiring Principal Brad Roberts with photos from his past. (Photo by Scoggins)

The faculty at Lavonia Elementary School decorated the office door of retiring Principal Brad Roberts with photos from his past. (Photo by Scoggins)

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Roberts retires after ‘a good 32 years’

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Wednesday, June 21, 2023
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   LAVONIA – A sign over the front door of Lavonia Elementary School reminds that “through these portals pass the world’s finest children.” Brad Roberts was once one of those children.
The City of Royston has had a historic preservation ordinance in place for a while, but now the city has moved to enact it. The Royston City Council recently voted to amend the ordinance to bring it up to current standards and appointed three members to the Historic Preservation Commission.

The City of Royston has had a historic preservation ordinance in place for a while, but now the city has moved to enact it. The Royston City Council recently voted to amend the ordinance to bring it up to current standards and appointed three members to the Historic Preservation Commission.

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Historic preservation comes to the forefront in Royston

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Thursday, June 15, 2023
BY SHANE SCOGGINS PUBLISHER ROYSTON – The City of Royston has had a historic preservation ordinance in place for a while, but now the city has moved to enact it.
The Franklin County Citizen Leader brought home five awards from the 2023 Georgia Press Association Better Newspaper Contest, including a pair of first place honors.

The Franklin County Citizen Leader brought home five awards from the 2023 Georgia Press Association Better Newspaper Contest, including a pair of first place honors.

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Citizen Leader wins state press awards

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Thursday, June 15, 2023
LAVONIA – The Franklin County Citizen Leader brought home five awards from the 2023 Georgia Press Association Better Newspaper Contest, including a pair of first place honors.
The Lavonia City Council held a grand opening ceremony Saturday for the City Park Splash Pad behind City Hall.

The Lavonia City Council held a grand opening ceremony Saturday for the City Park Splash Pad behind City Hall.

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Lavonia park addition makes big splash

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Thursday, June 15, 2023
LAVONIA – The Lavonia City Council held a grand opening ceremony Saturday for the City Park Splash Pad behind City Hall.