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Homeland Security Agent David Shanks led a discussion among Franklin County Sheriff’s Office personnel, including school resource officers, Georgia State Patrol, Franklin County EMS, Franklin County Emergency Management and dispatch about a plan to respond to a school shooting. (Photo by Scoggins)

Homeland Security Agent David Shanks led a discussion among Franklin County Sheriff’s Office personnel, including school resource officers, Georgia State Patrol, Franklin County EMS, Franklin County Emergency Management and dispatch about a plan to respond to a school shooting. (Photo by Scoggins)

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Emergency officials plan for active shooter situation

News Staff
Thursday, October 20, 2022
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   LAVONIA – Franklin County emergency responders met last week to discuss what to do in case of a worst possible scenario.
Franklin County is using a portion of its SPLOST proceeds to pay off bonds that were used to help build what is now St. Mary’s Sacred Heart Hospital in Lavonia.

Franklin County is using a portion of its SPLOST proceeds to pay off bonds that were used to help build what is now St. Mary’s Sacred Heart Hospital in Lavonia.

County SPLOST to pay for hospital debt, maintenance

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Wednesday, October 19, 2022
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   CARNESVILLE – As its name implies, the special purpose local option sales tax (SPLOST) may only be used for specially designated projects. But that doesn’t mean the tax pays for any unnecessary luxuries that can be skipped.
Out of Franklin County's 16,700 registered voters, 4,177 voted early in person for the election. Including absentee ballots, 4,541 ballots have been accepted in the county as of Nov. 6, a 30.1 percent turnout prior to Election Day.

Out of Franklin County's 16,700 registered voters, 4,177 voted early in person for the election. Including absentee ballots, 4,541 ballots have been accepted in the county as of Nov. 6, a 30.1 percent turnout prior to Election Day.

2022 Voter Guide

News Staff
Wednesday, October 19, 2022
The Nov. 8 general election includes a race for Franklin County Commission Chairman and a county-wide referendum to extend a special purpose local option sales tax (SPLOST) for county and city projects. In addition, the ballot will include state races for U.S. Senate and U.S.
Vulcan spent $3.25 million on more than 300 acres at 3863 Highway 59 outside Lavonia in June 2021 with plans to build a rock quarry.

Vulcan spent $3.25 million on more than 300 acres at 3863 Highway 59 outside Lavonia in June 2021 with plans to build a rock quarry.

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Quarry sues

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Thursday, October 13, 2022
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   CARNESVILLE – The company with plans to build a rock quarry right outside Lavonia is suing the Franklin County Board of Commissioners. Calmat Co., a subsidiary of Vulcan Materials, filed the suit Aug.
(Photo by Scoggins)

(Photo by Scoggins)

Festival bubbles with fun

News Staff
Thursday, October 13, 2022
ROYSTON – A bubble machine was just one of the many attractions for what was described as one of the largest, most successful Royston Fall Festivals in years Saturday. Hundreds came out to peruse vendor tents, enjoy good food and entertainment during a perfect fall day.(Photo by Scoggins)
Early voting will be held at the Franklin County Elections and Registration Office at 7850 Royston Road in Carnesville.

Early voting will be held at the Franklin County Elections and Registration Office at 7850 Royston Road in Carnesville.

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Advance voting begins Monday for 2022 election

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Thursday, October 13, 2022
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   CARNESVILLE – Early voting for the Nov. 8 general election will begin Monday. The Nov.
The Lavonia Latexco plant is scheduled to close in November as its parent company will cease operations in the U.S.

The Lavonia Latexco plant is scheduled to close in November as its parent company will cease operations in the U.S.

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Latexco to close Lavonia, other U.S. operations

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Thursday, October 13, 2022
From staff reports   LAVONIA – Latexco US has announced it will close its east and west coast production facilities, including the Lavonia plant, and continue to supply customers through a direct container program by accessing its global network.