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‘I don’t know why you’d go anywhere else’

(This story originally published May 26, 2016. Jeff Davis Field was dedicated at Ed Bryant Stadium Friday night.)   By Shane Scoggins Publisher   Jeff Davis peered through the fence at baseball players as they spread out to prepare for a game.
A suit against Franklin County over a proposed townhouse development will stretch into next year, an order filed in Superior Court last week shows.

A suit against Franklin County over a proposed townhouse development will stretch into next year, an order filed in Superior Court last week shows.

Claims denied

By Shane Scoggins Publisher   CARNESVILLE – A suit against Franklin County over a proposed townhouse development will stretch into next year, an order filed in Superior Court last week shows. Senior Superior Court Judge Samuel D.
Gabrielle Beutler, pictured in a photo she submitted after being named commander of Lavonia VFW Post 5897 in June, was arrested this week on charges of falsely representing herself as a veteran.

Gabrielle Beutler, pictured in a photo she submitted after being named commander of Lavonia VFW Post 5897 in June, was arrested this week on charges of falsely representing herself as a veteran.

VFW leader charged with falsifying veteran status

From staff reports   LAVONIA – The commander of Lavonia Veterans of Foreign Wars Post  5897 is facing charges of  falsely representing herself as a veteran.
The Franklin County School System is seeking school bus drivers due to a shortage that has led the system to combine some routes and alter how children are dropped off. (Photo by Sinclair)

The Franklin County School System is seeking school bus drivers due to a shortage that has led the system to combine some routes and alter how children are dropped off. (Photo by Sinclair)

Shortage of school bus drivers causes route changes

By Samantha Sinclair Staff Writer   Carnesville — Franklin County is in need of school bus drivers. The school district has 61 bus routes and 15 vacancies, Transportation Director Ray Hamilton explained to the board of education Thursday night.
The Lavonia Downtown Development Authority is holding a 60s Block Party Aug. 20 at the gazebo.

The Lavonia Downtown Development Authority is holding a 60s Block Party Aug. 20 at the gazebo.

‘60s Block Party set for Saturday at gazebo

By Samantha Sinclair Staff Writer   Lavonia — Downtown is getting groovy for its free end of summer event. The Lavonia Downtown Development Authority is holding a 60s Block Party 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 20 at the gazebo, and downtown businesses are taking part in the fun.
The new elementary school will replace Royston Elementary School and will be built on land just outside of Carnesville at 5670 State Road 145 that the school board purchased last month.

The new elementary school will replace Royston Elementary School and will be built on land just outside of Carnesville at 5670 State Road 145 that the school board purchased last month.

New school to receive $1.2 million in state funds

By Samantha Sinclair Staff Writer   Carnesville — Franklin County Schools is estimated to receive nearly $1.2 million in state capital outlay funds for the new elementary school project.
(Photo by LochLaur Photography)

(Photo by LochLaur Photography)

‘Forever Plaid’ on stage this weekend

LAVONIA – Savannah River Productions presents Forever Plaid Aug. 19-21 and Aug. 26-28. The show is a comedic musical revue featuring a four-part harmony guy group killed on the way to their first big gig.
Chuck Colquitt has been serving as acting superintendent for Franklin County Schools.

Chuck Colquitt has been serving as acting superintendent for Franklin County Schools.

BOE ups Colquitt salary for extra duties

By Samantha Sinclair Staff Writer   Carnesville — Chuck Colquitt is getting an extra compensation for serving as acting superintendent.
Workers continue to install new accessible playground equipment at Lavonia Memorial Park. (Photo by Sinclair)

Workers continue to install new accessible playground equipment at Lavonia Memorial Park. (Photo by Sinclair)

Accessible playground to open soon at Lavonia park

By Samantha Sinclair Staff Writer   Lavonia — Children of any ability will be able to play together on the playground at Lavonia Memorial Park very soon.
Tripp Witherell gives Amber Adams high tens during physical education class at Carnesville Elementary School. He is one of the students Adams is working with in the Adaptive PE program. (Photo by Sinclair)

Tripp Witherell gives Amber Adams high tens during physical education class at Carnesville Elementary School. He is one of the students Adams is working with in the Adaptive PE program. (Photo by Sinclair)

Adaptive PE program debuts in schools

By Samantha Sinclair Staff Writer   Carnesville — Amber Adams has a passion for her new role in the special education department. She is in the beginning stages of implementing an adaptive physical education program and bringing Special Olympics back to the county.