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New and antique boats and a host of other exhibits will be on display Saturday at the Lavonia Boat Expo.

New and antique boats and a host of other exhibits will be on display Saturday at the Lavonia Boat Expo.

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Lavonia Boat Expo returns to downtown Saturday

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Wednesday, March 15, 2023
LAVONIA – Saturday’s Lavonia Boat Expo promises to be the largest and best ever with more boats, exhibitors and activities.  The March 18 boat show will be on East and West Main streets and at the Gazebo from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.  Admission is free and there is plenty of free parking available.
State Rep. Alan Powell introduced local legislation Monday to change the way the Franklin County Board of Education is paid.

State Rep. Alan Powell introduced local legislation Monday to change the way the Franklin County Board of Education is paid.

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Pay for the BOE

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Wednesday, March 15, 2023
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   ATLANTA – State Rep. Alan Powell introduced local legislation Monday to change the way the Franklin County Board of Education is paid. Currently, the school board is paid $50 per meeting, with the board typically holding two meetings per month.
Carl Dekker, pictured with his wife Dawn, will take over duties as the Franklin County Schools’ assistant superintendent for operations in April.

Carl Dekker, pictured with his wife Dawn, will take over duties as the Franklin County Schools’ assistant superintendent for operations in April.

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Dekker chosen to head operations for school system

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Wednesday, March 15, 2023
By Gillian Raese Staff Writer   CARNESVILLE – Carl Dekker has been named the new Franklin County School System’s assistant superintendent of operations and will be starting in April.

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Wester to be Carnesville principal

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Thursday, March 9, 2023
By Gillian Raese Staff Writer   CARNESVILLE – Delina Wester will be the new principal of Carnesville Elementary School. Wester, the current assistant principal at Carnesville, will be the new principal for Carnesville starting in May.
Honor graduates for the Franklin County High School Class of 2023 were honored Friday at the annual Franklin County High School Honors Breakfast. (Photo courtesy of the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce)

Honor graduates for the Franklin County High School Class of 2023 were honored Friday at the annual Franklin County High School Honors Breakfast. (Photo courtesy of the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce)

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Annual Honors Breakfast lauds 2023 top graduates

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Thursday, March 9, 2023
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   EASTANOLLEE – The top tier of the Franklin County High School Class of 2023 was honored Friday at the annual Honors Breakfast, sponsored by the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce.
The Pilot Club of Lavonia cut the ribbon on a handicapped-accessible addition to the playground at Lavonia Memorial Park Monday. Club members were joined by city officials for the ceremony. The club raised money for the addition in conjunction with the City of Lavonia. (Photos by Raese)

The Pilot Club of Lavonia cut the ribbon on a handicapped-accessible addition to the playground at Lavonia Memorial Park Monday. Club members were joined by city officials for the ceremony. The club raised money for the addition in conjunction with the City of Lavonia. (Photos by Raese)

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Pilot Club dedicates handicapped accessible equipment

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Thursday, March 9, 2023
By Gillian Raese Staff Writer   LAVONIA — The Pilot Club of Lavonia held a ribbon cutting ceremony Monday at Lavonia Memorial Park  to showcase the handicapped-accessible playground the club sponsored to allow children of varying abilities to play together.
The Lavonia Church of God’s current building was built in 1971 and has been expanded through the years.

The Lavonia Church of God’s current building was built in 1971 and has been expanded through the years.

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Lavonia Church of God celebrates 90th anniversary

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Thursday, March 9, 2023
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   LAVONIA – The Lavonia Church of God celebrated a milestone Feb. 26: its 90th anniversary. “When we think about 90 years, it’s kind of hard to put that into words,” Pastor Adam Tripp said during a service celebrating the anniversary.
Building inspections will continue in Franklin County, but commissioners are working to tweak the county law to exempt more structures from inspection requirements, give builders options and adjust fees.

Building inspections will continue in Franklin County, but commissioners are working to tweak the county law to exempt more structures from inspection requirements, give builders options and adjust fees.

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Building inspections to continue, but county to consider tweaks

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Wednesday, March 1, 2023
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   CARNESVILLE – Building inspections will continue in Franklin County, but commissioners are working to tweak the county law to exempt more structures from inspection requirements, give builders options and adjust fees.

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100 looks good on Norris

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Wednesday, March 1, 2023
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   FRANKLIN SPRINGS – “I figure as good looking as I am and as mean as I am, I’ll live to be an old man,” Robert Norris joked Monday, two days after celebrating his 100th birthday.