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By Samantha Sinclair
Staff Writer
Carnesville — Franklin County High School students will get the rare opportunity today to learn from an astronaut in space.
The school was selected to participate in NASA’s Expedition 67 Downlink event.
Thursday, September 15, 2022
A happy coronation
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CARNESVILLE – Ellery Kate Fowler (center) and parents Olivia and Andrew Folwer react to the announcement Friday that Ellery Kate had been named the Franklin County High School Homecoming Queen for 2022.
Thursday, September 15, 2022
Evelyn Roach was accompanied by her daughters, Mandy and Marla, at the Emmy Awards Sept. 4. She was nominated for her work on The First Lady.
Local hair stylist nominated for Emmy Award
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By Samantha Sinclair
Staff Writer
Franklin Springs — Every time there’s a camera filming an actor in a scene, there’s hair and makeup people right behind it.
For some favorite television shows over the years, the hairdresser has been Evelyn Roach of Franklin Springs.
Thursday, September 15, 2022
Canon to honor Morgan
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By Samantha Sinclair
Staff Writer
Canon — Canon will dedicate its new ballfield and honor late Mayor Ray Morgan Sept. 24 at 10 a.m.
The ceremony will include speeches by State Rep. Alan Powell and the Rev.
Thursday, September 15, 2022
More than 100 vendors expected for Lavonia festival
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By Samantha Sinclair
Staff Writer
Lavonia — This year’s Lavonia Fall Festival is going to be big.
The Lavonia Fall Festival will take over downtown Sept. 24 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Thursday, September 15, 2022
The City of Lavonia is looking for more input for its streetscape project, and is welcoming everyone with ideas to stop by the Depot on Sept. 27 anytime between 5-7 p.m.
Lavonia to seek input on streetscape
News Staff
By Samantha Sinclair
Staff Writer
Lavonia — The City of Lavonia is looking for more input for its streetscape project, and is welcoming everyone with ideas to stop by the Depot on Sept. 27 anytime between 5-7 p.m.
Thursday, September 15, 2022
Martha and Dennis Long were in London at the time of the death of Queen Elizabeth II and witnessed the outpouring of grief and tributes to the Queen by the British people. (Photo courtesy of Martha Long)
Local couple witnesses response to Queen's death
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By Shane Scoggins
Publisher
A 30th anniversary trip for Dennis and Martha Long ran headlong into history in London last week.
The couple was in London when Queen Elizabeth II died Sept. 8.
Thursday, September 15, 2022
Royston, Canon plan fall festivals next month
News Staff
Canon’s Harvest Festival will be Oct. 1 from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Depot Street will be filled with both craft and food vendors for the event.
The event will also include inflatables for kids from Jumpingwithus, as well as a cake walk.
Thursday, September 15, 2022
Guilty plea
News Staff
By Samantha Sinclair
Staff Writer
CARNESVILLE — Gabrielle Beutler pleaded guilty Wednesday to charges from both Franklin and Hart counties and was sentenced to 15 years of probation with two years to serve in prison, and ordered to pay restitution which would be determined at a later date.
Thursday, September 8, 2022
Head over heels fun at festival
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CARNESVILLE – The annual Carnesville Fall Festival and Fair was held Friday and Saturday at Carnesville City Park. The festival and fair drew good crowds, City Council Member Patsy Watkins said, though rain dampened attendance at times on Saturday.
Thursday, September 8, 2022
