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The Franklin County Board of Education announced at its regular meeting that Brad Roberts will retire as principal at Lavonia Elementary School.

The Franklin County Board of Education announced at its regular meeting that Brad Roberts will retire as principal at Lavonia Elementary School.

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Roberts to retire from LES, Haley named replacement

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Wednesday, April 19, 2023
By Gillian Raese Staff Writer   CARNESVILLE – Leadership changes at Franklin County Schools continued Tuesday. The Franklin County Board of Education announced at its regular meeting that Brad Roberts will retire as principal at Lavonia Elementary School.
The Royston City Council approved the use of contracted third-party providers for building inspections at its April 11 meeting.

The Royston City Council approved the use of contracted third-party providers for building inspections at its April 11 meeting.

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Royston decides to use third-party building inspections

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Wednesday, April 19, 2023
By Gillian Raese Staff Writer   ROYSTON – The Royston City Council approved the use of contracted third-party providers for building inspections at its April 11 meeting.
The city of Lavonia held a public hearing Tuesday as the first phase of implementing an impact fee program.

The city of Lavonia held a public hearing Tuesday as the first phase of implementing an impact fee program.

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Lavonia takes first step on impact fees

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Wednesday, April 19, 2023
By Gillian Raese Staff Writer   LAVONIA – The city of Lavonia held a public hearing Tuesday as the first phase of implementing an impact fee program.
The new Assistant Superintendent of Operations Carl Dekker, who began the job Monday, introduced to the Board of Education at their Monday night meeting. “I am excited to be here in Franklin County,” Dekker told the board (Photo by Raese).

The new Assistant Superintendent of Operations Carl Dekker, who began the job Monday, introduced to the Board of Education at their Monday night meeting. “I am excited to be here in Franklin County,” Dekker told the board (Photo by Raese).

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Wilkinson to resign after five year tenure

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Wednesday, April 12, 2023
By Gillian Raese Staff Writer CARNESVILLE—Franklin County High School Principal Roger Wilkinson is leaving the Franklin County School System after five years in his position. His resignation, effective May 30, was announced during Monday night’s Board of Education(BOE) work session.
The Royston City Council held the first reading of four new city ordinances that will allow concerts, the consumption of alcohol and mobile food vendors at the city park and amphitheater during Tuesday night’s City Council meeting. Picture of Royston Amphitheater at Royston Wellness and Community Park (Photo by Sinclair).

The Royston City Council held the first reading of four new city ordinances that will allow concerts, the consumption of alcohol and mobile food vendors at the city park and amphitheater during Tuesday night’s City Council meeting. Picture of Royston Amphitheater at Royston Wellness and Community Park (Photo by Sinclair).

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Royston drafts concert, alcohol consumption ordinances for park

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Wednesday, April 12, 2023
By Gillian Raese Staff Writer R O Y S T O N — The Royston City Council held the first reading of four new city ordinances to allow concerts, the consumption of alcohol and mobile food vendors at the city park during Tuesday night’s meeting.
Sampson was awarded $3,000 from FACE to go towards new percussion equipment for the band department.

Sampson was awarded $3,000 from FACE to go towards new percussion equipment for the band department.

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Band, theater, adaptive PE programs receive state grants

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Wednesday, April 12, 2023
By Gillian Raese Staff Writer CARNESVILLE – Three Franklin County School System programs have received state grants. The Franklin County High School band and theater programs and the system’s adaptive PE program each received state funding.
The city is picking up unwanted white goods and disposing of them for free. The free service is part of ongoing city efforts to clean up and make the two more attractive.

The city is picking up unwanted white goods and disposing of them for free. The free service is part of ongoing city efforts to clean up and make the two more attractive.

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Royston, Realtors offer clean up opportunities

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Wednesday, April 12, 2023
From staff reports The City of Royston and a local group of Realtors are doing their part this week to clean up the community. Royston is sponsoring a free cleanup week through Friday. The city is picking up unwanted white goods and disposing of them for free.
Franklin County is advertising 568 changes to its zoning map that will go before the Planning Commission April 20 at 5:30 p.m. at the Franklin County Justice Center.

Franklin County is advertising 568 changes to its zoning map that will go before the Planning Commission April 20 at 5:30 p.m. at the Franklin County Justice Center.

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Changes – and more? – to the UDC

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Thursday, April 6, 2023
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   CARNESVILLE – With long-awaited adjustments to the Franklin County zoning map scheduled for May, more changes to the county’s Unified Development Code may come sooner than later.
The cities of Royston, Lavonia and Canon will hold Easter egg hunts Saturday

The cities of Royston, Lavonia and Canon will hold Easter egg hunts Saturday

Cities to hold Easter egg hunts Saturday

News Staff
Thursday, April 6, 2023
From staff reports   The cities of Royston, Lavonia and Canon plan to hold Easter egg hunts Saturday. • Royston The annual Royston Easter egg hunt will be Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at Royston Veteran of Foreign Wars Post 4828. The Easter bunny will arrive at 10:15 a.m.
The City of Royston will sponsor a free cleanup week April 10-14.

The City of Royston will sponsor a free cleanup week April 10-14.

Royston city-wide cleanup week begins Monday

News Staff
Thursday, April 6, 2023
From staff reports   ROYSTON – The City of Royston will sponsor a free cleanup week April 10-14. During the week, the city will pickup unwanted white goods and dispose of them for free. The free service is part of ongoing city efforts to clean up and make the two more attractive.