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Connie Oliver and her mom Francine Elsner enjoy time together about four years ago. Elsner passed away two years ago, and Oliver recently started a nonprofit named after her.

Connie Oliver and her mom Francine Elsner enjoy time together about four years ago. Elsner passed away two years ago, and Oliver recently started a nonprofit named after her.

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Francine’s House seeks funds to help single moms

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Thursday, December 1, 2022
By Samantha Sinclair Staff Writer   Carnesville — Connie Oliver has a dream to help single mothers. “I had been called by God many, many years ago, and my mom was the only one I shared it with,” Oliver said.
The Franklin Springs City Council had to suspend A&A Royston LLC’s alcohol license Tuesday night after its business, Dixie Dale, was caught selling alcohol to an underage person.

The Franklin Springs City Council had to suspend A&A Royston LLC’s alcohol license Tuesday night after its business, Dixie Dale, was caught selling alcohol to an underage person.

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Council suspends Dixie Dale alcohol license

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Thursday, December 1, 2022
By Samantha Sinclair Staff Writer   Franklin Springs — There will be one less place to purchase alcohol this month in Franklin Springs.
Jason Oliver's last day as athletic director and contracted services director will be Nov. 30.

Jason Oliver's last day as athletic director and contracted services director will be Nov. 30.

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Now hiring for A.D.

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Wednesday, November 23, 2022
By Samantha Sinclair Staff Writer   Carnesville — Franklin County Schools is searching for its next athletic director. Jason Oliver’s retirement was approved by the Franklin County Board of Education at its Nov. 14 meeting.
The Bells — Lance, Camellia, and Toshia — enjoy a family camping trip in Victoria Bryant State Park. Camellia, who was adopted in March, loves camping with her family. (Photo by Sinclair)

The Bells — Lance, Camellia, and Toshia — enjoy a family camping trip in Victoria Bryant State Park. Camellia, who was adopted in March, loves camping with her family. (Photo by Sinclair)

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Adoptions complete Bell family

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Wednesday, November 23, 2022
By Samantha Sinclair Staff Writer   Royston — Toshia Bell had been praying for a child to be placed with her and her husband. When her husband Lance asked her what she wanted for her birthday, she said a baby. And, then a fortune cookie predicted what would happen next.
The runoff election will be between incumbent Democrat U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock and Republican challenger Herschel Walker.

The runoff election will be between incumbent Democrat U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock and Republican challenger Herschel Walker.

Early voting in Senate runoff starts Monday

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Wednesday, November 23, 2022
From staff reports   CARNESVILLE – Early voting for the Dec. 6 runoff to pick Georgia’s U.S. Senator will begin Monday. The runoff election will be between incumbent Democrat U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock and Republican challenger Herschel Walker. Early voting for the runoff will be held Nov.
Franklin County Schools Social Worker Nikki Croy accepts a donation of coats and hoodies for Franklin County Schools from Harbin Lumber Company.

Franklin County Schools Social Worker Nikki Croy accepts a donation of coats and hoodies for Franklin County Schools from Harbin Lumber Company.

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Harbin donates coats, hoodies

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Wednesday, November 23, 2022
By Samantha Sinclair Staff Writer   Carnesville — Students in Franklin County will be a little warmer this winter thanks to a local business. Harbin Lumber Company donated seven large and three medium boxes full of winter coats to the Franklin County Board of Education last week.
The Christmas season will officially kick off in Franklin County this weekend.

The Christmas season will officially kick off in Franklin County this weekend.

Cities kick off season this week

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Wednesday, November 23, 2022
The Christmas season will officially kick off in Franklin County this weekend. Several cities plan Christmas events within the next week. • Royston. Royston will hold two events, one on Saturday and one on Monday. Royston will hold a Holiday Market Nov. 26 from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m.
Chris Forrer, the superintendent of Franklin County Schools, passed away Nov. 11.

Chris Forrer, the superintendent of Franklin County Schools, passed away Nov. 11.

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Memorial for Forrer set Dec. 4

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Wednesday, November 23, 2022
By Samantha Sinclair Staff Writer   Carnesville — The community will have the opportunity to honor Christopher Forrer during a celebration of life ceremony Dec. 4 at 3 p.m. in Emmanuel College’s Shaw Athletic Center. Forrer, the superintendent of Franklin County Schools, passed away Nov. 11.
A road of concern for a small group of homeowners is well within safety requirements.

A road of concern for a small group of homeowners is well within safety requirements.

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Westclock/29 intersection found OK for trucks

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Wednesday, November 23, 2022
By Samantha Sinclair Staff Writer   Franklin Springs — A road of concern for a small group of homeowners is well within safety requirements. Mayor Lee Moore shared the update on an analysis of Westclock Circle when asked at the Franklin Springs meeting Thursday night.
In one of his last duties as superintendent of Franklin County Schools, Chris Forrer presented son Christopher his high school diploma as a member of the FCHS Class of 2022.

In one of his last duties as superintendent of Franklin County Schools, Chris Forrer presented son Christopher his high school diploma as a member of the FCHS Class of 2022.

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Forrer's legacy

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Thursday, November 17, 2022
By Samantha Sinclair Staff Writer   Carnesville — The “Franklin Family” lost its leader Friday. Franklin County Schools Superintendent Christopher Forrer passed away at his home Nov. 11, with his family by his side. He was 49 years old.