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Kidnapping suspect arrested after traffic stop near Lavonia

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Wednesday, May 17, 2023
From staff reports   LAVONIA – Georgia State Patrol Troopers recovered two children who had been reported kidnapped from Atlanta two hours earlier and arrested the suspect in the crime. A preliminary report from the Atlanta Police Department says that officers responded Tuesday at 11:06 a.m.
Northeast Georgia Bank celebrated the 79th work anniversary of Margaret Ayers May 10. The bank presented Ayers with a cake and posted a special message on its bank sign. (Photos by Raese)

Northeast Georgia Bank celebrated the 79th work anniversary of Margaret Ayers May 10. The bank presented Ayers with a cake and posted a special message on its bank sign. (Photos by Raese)

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Northeast Georgia Bank celebrates Mrs. Margaret’s 79th work anniversary

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Wednesday, May 17, 2023
LAVONIA – Northeast Georgia Bank celebrated the 79th anniversary of Margaret Ayers’ uninterrupted service with the bank on May 10. Ayers, a Lavonia native, began working at Northeast Georgia Bank on May 10, 1944.
The Canon Fire Department hosted its first ever Touch-A-Truck fundraiser Saturday across from Canon City Hall. Starting at 8 a.m, 20 participants held their hands on a city fire truck in a contest to be the last one standing.

The Canon Fire Department hosted its first ever Touch-A-Truck fundraiser Saturday across from Canon City Hall. Starting at 8 a.m, 20 participants held their hands on a city fire truck in a contest to be the last one standing.

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Miller wins 14-hour contest for $1,000

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Wednesday, May 17, 2023
CANON – The Canon Fire Department hosted its first ever Touch-A-Truck fundraiser Saturday across from Canon City Hall. Starting at 8 a.m, 20 participants held their hands on a city fire truck in a contest to be the last one standing.
Vivian Young (second from right) was honored as the Lavonia Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year during the chamber’s annual Award Dinner Thursday. (Photo courtesy of the Lavonia Chamber of Commerce)

Vivian Young (second from right) was honored as the Lavonia Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year during the chamber’s annual Award Dinner Thursday. (Photo courtesy of the Lavonia Chamber of Commerce)

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Lavonia Chamber honors Young, others at dinner

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Wednesday, May 17, 2023
LAVONIA – The Lavonia Chamber of Commerce handed out five honors Thursday at its annual Awards Dinner,  held at the Lavonia Depot. Vivian Young was named Citizen of the Year by the chamber.
The Franklin County Board of Education approved a plan Tuesday to address mistakes found in a financial audit of the school system for the 2021-22 fiscal year.

The Franklin County Board of Education approved a plan Tuesday to address mistakes found in a financial audit of the school system for the 2021-22 fiscal year.

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Financial corrections

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Thursday, May 11, 2023
By Gillian Raese Staff Writer   CARNESVILLE – The Franklin County Board of Education approved a plan Tuesday to address mistakes found in a financial audit of the school system for the 2021-22 fiscal year.
Matt Stowers

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Stowers to lead FCHS

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Thursday, May 11, 2023
By Gillian Raese Staff Writer   CARNESVILLE – Matt Stowers was announced Tuesday as the new Franklin County High School principal beginning in June.  Stowers will replace current Principal Roger Wilkinson, who is leaving FCHS after five years in his position.
Diane Toney

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Toney ‘humbled by her journey’

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Thursday, May 11, 2023
By Gillian Raese Staff Writer   LAVONIA – Diane Toney is a name many are familiar with in Franklin County.  However, you may not know that she has had many firsts in her lifetime that have opened the door for many other women in the county.
The Canon Fire Department will hold a Touch A Truck Contest Saturday at 42 Brown St. in Canon.

The Canon Fire Department will hold a Touch A Truck Contest Saturday at 42 Brown St. in Canon.

Canon Fire Department to hold $1,000 Touch A Truck contest Saturday

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Thursday, May 11, 2023
CANON – The Canon Fire Department will hold a Touch A Truck Contest Saturday at 42 Brown St. in Canon. The competitor who holds his or her hand on the fire truck for the longest time without breaching the rules will win a $1,000 prize. Check-in will begin at 7 a.m.
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

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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.