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Jones Street Extension, which runs for a short distance from Grogan Street to the redlight at the intersection of Augusta Road and West Avenue, will be made a dead end.

Jones Street Extension, which runs for a short distance from Grogan Street to the redlight at the intersection of Augusta Road and West Avenue, will be made a dead end.

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Jones Street Extension to dead end

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Thursday, November 10, 2022
By Samantha Sinclair Staff Writer   Lavonia — The Lavonia City Council plans to make one complicated intersection a little safer.
Candidates for chairman of the Franklin County Board of Commissioners in Tuesday’s election are (from left) Jeff Jacques, Doug Kidd and Courtney Long.

Candidates for chairman of the Franklin County Board of Commissioners in Tuesday’s election are (from left) Jeff Jacques, Doug Kidd and Courtney Long.

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Election arrives

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Thursday, November 3, 2022
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   CARNESVILLE – Tuesday is Election Day. Franklin County voters will go to the polls and help decide a long list of local, state and federal elections, as well as decide on an extension of a special purpose local option sales tax (SPLOST) for county and city projects.
National FFA Vice President Erik Robinson presents the 2022 Middle School Model of Excellence Award to FCMS FFA chapter Secretary Callie Walker, President Darby Roach, Vice President Meghan Langley and Advisor Anna Watkins. (Photos courtesy of FFA)

National FFA Vice President Erik Robinson presents the 2022 Middle School Model of Excellence Award to FCMS FFA chapter Secretary Callie Walker, President Darby Roach, Vice President Meghan Langley and Advisor Anna Watkins. (Photos courtesy of FFA)

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FCMS FFA named country's best; Pulliams, Boyer win nationally

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Thursday, November 3, 2022
From staff reports   CARNESVILLE – The Franklin County Middle School FFA Chapter was again named the best middle school chapter in the country last week.
The new amphitheater at the Royston Wellness and Community Park will be dedicated Sunday.

The new amphitheater at the Royston Wellness and Community Park will be dedicated Sunday.

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Sunday show to open Royston amphitheater

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Thursday, November 3, 2022
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   ROYSTON – The City of Royston will dedicate its new amphitheater at the Royston Wellness and Community Park Sunday. A gospel show and fireworks display will officially open the new venue that city officials hope will be a drawing card for Royston.
The cast and crew of the Franklin County High School One Act Play production of “Sweeney Todd, School Edition” celebrate their fourth consecutive Region 8AAA championship Saturday in the Telford Center for the Fine and Performing Arts. (Photo courtesy of Blake Rackley)

The cast and crew of the Franklin County High School One Act Play production of “Sweeney Todd, School Edition” celebrate their fourth consecutive Region 8AAA championship Saturday in the Telford Center for the Fine and Performing Arts. (Photo courtesy of Blake Rackley)

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FCHS One Act Play troupe wins fourth straight region title

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Thursday, November 3, 2022
From staff reports   CARNESVILLE – Franklin County theater students murdered the competition at Saturday’s Region 8AAA One Act Play competition with their performance of “Sweeney Todd, School Edition.” The performance of the Tony Award-winning play took first place in 8AAA.
The children of Fred Pulliam – Bobbie Starcher, Robbie Ayers and Freddy Pulliam – pose with State Rep. Alan Powell, who ushered a resolution through the Georgia General Assembly to name the bridge after their father. (Photo by Scoggins)

The children of Fred Pulliam – Bobbie Starcher, Robbie Ayers and Freddy Pulliam – pose with State Rep. Alan Powell, who ushered a resolution through the Georgia General Assembly to name the bridge after their father. (Photo by Scoggins)

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Sandy Cross bridge named for Fred Pulliam

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Thursday, November 3, 2022
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   SANDY CROSS – Franklin County Sheriff Stevie Thomas spoke Saturday of his friend and a mentor, Fred Pulliam. “He was good to this county,” Thomas said. “He was good to all the citizens. You can’t go to Sandy Cross without crossing Fred Pulliam.
FCHS Counselor Missy Bartlett helps students with their future plans for life in Franklin County High School’s College and Career Center. (Photo by Sinclair)

FCHS Counselor Missy Bartlett helps students with their future plans for life in Franklin County High School’s College and Career Center. (Photo by Sinclair)

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College and Career Center helps students with next step

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Thursday, November 3, 2022
By Samantha Sinclair Staff Writer   Carnesville — November is a busy month at Franklin County High School’s College and Career Center. About 50 students applied to 25 colleges this week, next week will be busy preparing for the College and Career Fair Nov.

Park, utilities, buildings on Royston SPLOST list

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Thursday, November 3, 2022
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   ROYSTON – Utility work, maintenance for city buildings and continuing improvements at the Royston Wellness and Community Park are among the projects that will be funded with an extension of the county-wide special purpose local option sales tax (SPLOST).