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Cinderella’s Prince (portrayed by Noah Umbehant) will be one of the fairy tale characters attending the Lavonia Renaissance Festival Saturday at City Park. (Photos courtesy of the Lavonia DDA)

Cinderella’s Prince (portrayed by Noah Umbehant) will be one of the fairy tale characters attending the Lavonia Renaissance Festival Saturday at City Park. (Photos courtesy of the Lavonia DDA)

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Lavonia Ren Fest to turn park into Fairy Tale Land

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Wednesday, May 3, 2023
From staff reports   LAVONIA – The Lavonia Renaissance Festival will transform Lavonia City Park into a Fairy Tale Land Saturday. The annual festival will be held May 6 from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. in the park behind City Hall. This year’s Fairy Tale theme will be for the whole family.
Lavonia City Council member Andrew Murphy takes in the full experience of the city’s new splash pad during a demonstration following the council’s meeting Monday night.

Lavonia City Council member Andrew Murphy takes in the full experience of the city’s new splash pad during a demonstration following the council’s meeting Monday night.

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Damp demonstration

News Staff
Wednesday, May 3, 2023
LAVONIA – Lavonia City Council member Andrew Murphy takes in the full experience of the city’s new splash pad during a demonstration following the council’s meeting Monday night. The splash pad behind city hall will be open to the public by the end of May.
The Franklin County Board of Education voted Thursday to approve a price tag of $25.5 million for the construction of its new elementary school.

The Franklin County Board of Education voted Thursday to approve a price tag of $25.5 million for the construction of its new elementary school.

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BOE OKs $25 million price tag for school

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Wednesday, May 3, 2023
By Gillian Raese Staff Writer   CARNESVILLE – The Franklin County Board of Education voted Thursday to approve a price tag of $25.5 million for the construction of its new elementary school.
Franklin County commissioners said Monday they are committed to finding a way to make the county’s Unified Development Code work.

Franklin County commissioners said Monday they are committed to finding a way to make the county’s Unified Development Code work.

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Commissioners commit to ‘get down to nitty gritty’ to make UDC work

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Wednesday, May 3, 2023
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   CARNESVILLE – Franklin County commissioners said Monday they are committed to finding a way to make the county’s Unified Development Code work.
The cast of “Into the Woods” will present the Tony Award-winning musical take on famous Fairy Tales tonight through Monday at the Telford Center for the Fine and Performing Arts at Franklin County High School. (Photo courtesy of Charity Henry)

The cast of “Into the Woods” will present the Tony Award-winning musical take on famous Fairy Tales tonight through Monday at the Telford Center for the Fine and Performing Arts at Franklin County High School. (Photo courtesy of Charity Henry)

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FCHS troupe presents ‘Into the Woods’

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Wednesday, May 3, 2023
From staff reports   CARNESVILLE – An acclaimed troupe of thespians will bring a Tony-Award winning musical about some of literature’s favorite fairy tale characters to the Telford Center stage beginning tonight.
Harris felt a need to explore other employment opportunities that might allow him to be closer to family and his other responsibilities.

Harris felt a need to explore other employment opportunities that might allow him to be closer to family and his other responsibilities.

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Harris steps away from FCHS FFA, but is open to return

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Wednesday, April 26, 2023
By Gillian Wright Staff Writer   CARNESVILLE – When Trey Harris was in high school, he got off to a rough start and was expelled his freshman year. His ag teacher attended his tribunal, spoke on his behalf and was able to convince the committee to allow him to return the following school year.
Franklin County commissioners discussed the acquisition of the Carnesville water and sewer systems during their Tuesday night work session.

Franklin County commissioners discussed the acquisition of the Carnesville water and sewer systems during their Tuesday night work session.

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Commissioners discuss Carnesville water system

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Wednesday, April 26, 2023
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   CARNESVILLE – Franklin County commissioners discussed the acquisition of the Carnesville water and sewer systems during their Tuesday night work session.
The Franklin County Planning Commission held a public hearing on Thursday to discuss 586 proposed changes to the official zoning map of the Unified Development Code.

The Franklin County Planning Commission held a public hearing on Thursday to discuss 586 proposed changes to the official zoning map of the Unified Development Code.

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Zoning board approves only ag changes to map

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Wednesday, April 26, 2023
By Gillian Raese Staff Writer   CARNESVILLE – The Franklin County Planning Commission held a public hearing on Thursday to discuss 586 proposed changes to the official zoning map of the Unified Development Code.
The Georgia Upstate Board of Realtors hosted a Community Clean Up Day Friday on Franklin County Boat Ramp Road.

The Georgia Upstate Board of Realtors hosted a Community Clean Up Day Friday on Franklin County Boat Ramp Road.

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Realtors pick up litter as part of tri-county cleanup effort

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Wednesday, April 19, 2023
LAVONIA – The Georgia Upstate Board of Realtors hosted a Community Clean Up Day Friday on Franklin County Boat Ramp Road. The board received a $5,000 National Sustainability Grant from the National Association of Realtors to support activities that promote sustainability and resiliency.
LAVONIA – The weekend of March 31 through April 2, Georgia District Pilot International held its District Convention at Legacy Lodge at Lake Lanier. Friday night offered a welcome party. The business of the district was taken care of on Saturday morning, including the election of 2023-24 district officers. Avaline Adams, from the Pilot Club of Lavonia, was installed as Governor for 2023-24 year. The Pilot Club of Lavonia hosted a hospitality suite on Saturday evening honoring Adams, whose theme for the up

LAVONIA – The weekend of March 31 through April 2, Georgia District Pilot International held its District Convention at Legacy Lodge at Lake Lanier. Friday night offered a welcome party. The business of the district was taken care of on Saturday morning, including the election of 2023-24 district officers. Avaline Adams, from the Pilot Club of Lavonia, was installed as Governor for 2023-24 year. The Pilot Club of Lavonia hosted a hospitality suite on Saturday evening honoring Adams, whose theme for the up

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Adams elected Pilot District Governor; Lavonia club honored

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Wednesday, April 19, 2023
LAVONIA – The weekend of March 31 through April 2, Georgia District Pilot International held its District Convention at Legacy Lodge at Lake Lanier. Friday night offered a welcome party.