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The Franklin County Board of Education voted Tuesday to spend $200,000 to buy weapon detection devices.

The Franklin County Board of Education voted Tuesday to spend $200,000 to buy weapon detection devices.

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Weapon detectors bought for schools

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Wednesday, February 8, 2023
By Gillian Raese Staff Writer   CARNESVILLE – A couple of recent gun incidents at Franklin County Middle School has led the school system to buy weapon detecting systems.

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FCHS’s Clay Moore picked for athletic director post

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Thursday, February 2, 2023
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   CARNESVILLE – Clay Moore is Franklin County’s new athletic director. The Franklin County native was approved as A.D. by the board of education Thursday. “I think it’s just the right fit,” Moore said of his new position.
Blanche Rivers, 94, said she has depended on her faith in God throughout her 94 years. (Photo by Raese)

Blanche Rivers, 94, said she has depended on her faith in God throughout her 94 years. (Photo by Raese)

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‘God’s grace is sufficient’

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Thursday, February 2, 2023
By Gillian Raese Staff Writer   LAVONIA - Blanche Rivers attributes her faith in God to her long and healthy life of 94 years. “The only thing I’d tell the young people: trust in God and believe.
U.S. Highway 29 between Royston and Hartwell will be closed beginning Tueday as contractors work to replace the bridge over Beaverdam Creek.

U.S. Highway 29 between Royston and Hartwell will be closed beginning Tueday as contractors work to replace the bridge over Beaverdam Creek.

DOT to close road to Hartwell to replace bridge

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Thursday, February 2, 2023
From staff reports   ROYSTON – U.S. Highway 29 between Royston and Hartwell will be closed beginning Tueday as contractors work to replace the bridge over Beaverdam Creek.
A fire on Jan. 24 on Pinehurst Road in Gumlog has been ruled an arson.

A fire on Jan. 24 on Pinehurst Road in Gumlog has been ruled an arson.

Gumlog fire ruled arson

News Staff
Thursday, February 2, 2023
From staff reports   GUMLOG – A fire last week that destroyed a house on Pinehurst Road in Gumlog has been ruled arson.
Forty members of the Franklin County High School Beta Club attended the Georgia Beta Convention in Savannah. The club won an award for 10 percent growth in the number of students attending convention.

Forty members of the Franklin County High School Beta Club attended the Georgia Beta Convention in Savannah. The club won an award for 10 percent growth in the number of students attending convention.

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FCHS Betas win multiple honors at state convention

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Thursday, February 2, 2023
By Gillian Raese Staff Writer   CARNESVILLE – The Franklin County High School Beta Club competed at the yearly state convention Jan. 25-27 in Savannah and ended up with numerous top 5 placings, including two state championships.
Levi Thomas (left) was named FCHS STAR Student of the Class of 2023. He chose Kenny Floyd (right) as STAR Teacher.

Levi Thomas (left) was named FCHS STAR Student of the Class of 2023. He chose Kenny Floyd (right) as STAR Teacher.

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FCHS STARs shine

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Thursday, January 26, 2023
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   CARNESVILLE – Levi Thomas doesn’t know yet if he will choose the University of Georgia or Georgia Tech for college next year. He’s been accepted by each for early admission.
A statement from the Franklin County School System said two mothers of students at a middle school sports parent meeting Tuesday got into a physical altercation.

A statement from the Franklin County School System said two mothers of students at a middle school sports parent meeting Tuesday got into a physical altercation.

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After-hour fights at schools under investigation

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Thursday, January 26, 2023
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   CARNESVILLE – Franklin County Sheriff’s deputies and school officials are investigating two incidents that happened Tuesday at after-hours school events. Franklin County Sheriff Stevie Thomas said the first incident was at Franklin County Middle School.
Speaker Kevin Hines told Franklin County High School students and parents Tuesday of his suicide attempt by jumping off the Golden Gate Bridge, how he has learned to deal with mental health issues and gave tips for those facing similar issues. (Photo by Raese)

Speaker Kevin Hines told Franklin County High School students and parents Tuesday of his suicide attempt by jumping off the Golden Gate Bridge, how he has learned to deal with mental health issues and gave tips for those facing similar issues. (Photo by Raese)

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Attempted suicide survivor challenges FCHS to ‘be here tomorrow’

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Thursday, January 26, 2023
By Gillian Raese Staff Writer   CARNESVILLE – The entire Franklin County High School student body heard guest speaker Kevin Hines Tuesday and his compelling story about hope, healing and recovery from mental illness.