Jason Phillips was sworn in Monday as the next mayor of Royston in a ceremony with his family at City Hall.
Franklin County’s Andrea Walters has set world and state records in weightlifting since taking up the sport just a few years ago. (Photo courtesy of Andrea Walters)
Three Franklin County commissioners issued a statement last week to clarify their relationship with a lawyer hired to represent them.
The Canon City Council had the second reading of, and passed, an ordinance to update its building permit guidelines and to establish a schedule of permit fees.
A tag cover violation led to the recovery of a stolen vehicle and three arrests on a host of charges, including for drug offenses.
The Franklin Springs City Council voted Thursday to ask the Georgia General Assembly to take the next step in eliminating city property taxes for senior citizens.
The City of Royston honored outgoing Council Member Kenneth Roach (left) and Mayor Keith Turman at a reception last week at the Royston Depot. (Photo courtesy of the City of Royston)
A hearing on a variance request by Franklin County Commission Chairman Courtney Long and her family will be heard in January.
The Franklin County Board of Education has voted to approve the 2026-27 school calendar which will have students starting classes in July.
