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Roy Gandy holds a photo of himself during his time in the U.S. Navy. (Photo by Sinclair)

Roy Gandy holds a photo of himself during his time in the U.S. Navy. (Photo by Sinclair)

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Royston man took message of beginning of Korean War

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Thursday, November 10, 2022
By Samantha Sinclair Staff Writer   ROYSTON — At just about midnight on June 25, 1950, the tapping started. A message was coming through, and Roy Gandy was the only radioman on night duty in the radio room for Fleet Air Wing One stationed in Guam.
Alliance Supply and Piping LLC announced a $4.5 million expansion on Gerrard Road in Lavonia.

Alliance Supply and Piping LLC announced a $4.5 million expansion on Gerrard Road in Lavonia.

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Alliance Supply to expand

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Thursday, November 10, 2022
From staff reports   LAVONIA – A Franklin County company that makes supplies for the heating and air industry is investing $4.5 million to expand its operations in the Gerrard Road industrial park.
The Lavonia City Council gave initial approval for the annexation of the property Monday night, and approved zoning for B-3, heavy industrial district, without restrictions the city’s planning and zoning commission recommended.

The Lavonia City Council gave initial approval for the annexation of the property Monday night, and approved zoning for B-3, heavy industrial district, without restrictions the city’s planning and zoning commission recommended.

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Cabinetry warehouse planned for Gerrard Road

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Thursday, November 10, 2022
By Samantha Sinclair Staff Writer   Lavonia — A cabinetry business which owns multiple warehouses in the Norcross area is looking to build a large warehouse in Lavonia.
Franklin County Schools was one of 66 rural districts awarded a grant by the state Department of Education for improving school safety practices and infrastructure.

Franklin County Schools was one of 66 rural districts awarded a grant by the state Department of Education for improving school safety practices and infrastructure.

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State awards safety grant to schools

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Thursday, November 10, 2022
By Samantha Sinclair Staff Writer   Carnesville —Franklin County Schools was one of 66 rural districts awarded a grant by the state Department of Education for improving school safety practices and infrastructure. Out of the total $3.2 million awarded, Franklin County is receiving $46,988.

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Canon approves license for new used car lot

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Thursday, November 10, 2022
By Samantha Sinclair Staff Writer   Canon — A new used car lot is coming downtown. The Canon City Council approved a business license for Miles Massey to operate B&M Autos where he currently owns Monkey Motorsports and Automotive, a service and repair business.
The Franklin-Hart Airport Authority is a separate political body charged with managing the Franklin-Hart County Airport in Canon.

The Franklin-Hart Airport Authority is a separate political body charged with managing the Franklin-Hart County Airport in Canon.

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Powell forwards Hart request to look into airport records

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Thursday, November 10, 2022
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   HARTWELL – State Rep. Alan Powell said Tuesday he has forwarded a request made by Hart County commissioners to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation asking for help finding missing airport authority records. Hart County commissioners voted Oct.
The Franklin County Board of Education plans to approve $310,203.74 in architect fees for the design work completed on the new elementary school at its regular meeting Monday night.

The Franklin County Board of Education plans to approve $310,203.74 in architect fees for the design work completed on the new elementary school at its regular meeting Monday night.

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School board to vote on funds for school design

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Thursday, November 10, 2022
By Samantha Sinclair Staff Writer   Carnesville — The Franklin County Board of Education plans to approve $310,203.74 in architect fees for the design work completed on the new elementary school at its regular meeting Monday night.

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Firefighter training center approved

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Thursday, November 10, 2022
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   CARNESVILLE – Franklin County commissioners voted unanimously Monday to build a new training facility for local fire departments. The facility, to be built off of Hubbard Road behind the Franklin County School System’s bus shop, will cost $458,841.
The cast performs a scene from “A Fairy Tale Christmas Carol,” which opens Nov. 18 at the Lavonia Cultural Center.

The cast performs a scene from “A Fairy Tale Christmas Carol,” which opens Nov. 18 at the Lavonia Cultural Center.

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FCP to present 'Fairy Tale Christmas Carol'

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Thursday, November 10, 2022
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   LAVONIA – “A Fairy Tale Christmas Carol” will return to the stage at the Lavonia Cultural Center Nov. 18-20. The performance will be a reprisal of the same show, which was originally performed by Franklin Community Players (FCP) seven years ago.
Jennifer Sigala hands out a cup of coffee in the Lion's Brew, a new coffee shop that will open Nov. 16 at Franklin County High School. (Photo by Sinclair)

Jennifer Sigala hands out a cup of coffee in the Lion's Brew, a new coffee shop that will open Nov. 16 at Franklin County High School. (Photo by Sinclair)

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Lions brew up coffee shop to learn business skills

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Thursday, November 10, 2022
By Samantha Sinclair Staff Writer   Carnesville — Franklin County High School will soon have a caffeinated way to start the day.