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The 1992 Franklin County Lions football team made the state quarterfinals and was the most successful in school history. The close-knit team was led by 16 seniors that included (front, from left) Elvin Brown, Eric Barnes, Jay Baskins, Robert Duncan, Erick Parson, (back) James McGee, Tarus Winters and Bob Whitworth.

The 1992 Franklin County Lions football team made the state quarterfinals and was the most successful in school history. The close-knit team was led by 16 seniors that included (front, from left) Elvin Brown, Eric Barnes, Jay Baskins, Robert Duncan, Erick Parson, (back) James McGee, Tarus Winters and Bob Whitworth.

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‘92 Lions a special team that made quarterfinals

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Thursday, August 18, 2022
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   The 2022 football season marks the 30th anniversary of the most accomplished team in Franklin County football history. The 1992 Lions went on a run to the state quarterfinals that still lives in the memories of its coach and players.
Franklin County voters will be asked in November to extend the county’s special purpose local option sales tax (SPLOST) for six more years.

Franklin County voters will be asked in November to extend the county’s special purpose local option sales tax (SPLOST) for six more years.

SPLOST on ballot

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Thursday, August 11, 2022
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   CARNESVILLE – Franklin County voters will be asked in November to extend the county’s special purpose local option sales tax (SPLOST) for six more years. County commissioners voted Wednesday morning to call for the special referendum and place it on the Nov.
Lavonia Elementary School Principal Brad Roberts welcomes students as they get off the bus on the first day of school Friday. (Photo by Sinclair)

Lavonia Elementary School Principal Brad Roberts welcomes students as they get off the bus on the first day of school Friday. (Photo by Sinclair)

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Schools report good start to new year

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Thursday, August 11, 2022
By Samantha Sinclair Staff Writer   Lavonia — After making the morning announcements, Principal Brad Roberts walked out into the main hall of Lavonia Elementary School, and looked at the time. “Up and rolling at 8:06 a.m.,” he said.
Visitors to Franklin County High School now have to stop for screening by campus security at the front gate. (Photo by Sinclair)

Visitors to Franklin County High School now have to stop for screening by campus security at the front gate. (Photo by Sinclair)

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Security a focus with return to school

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Thursday, August 11, 2022
By Samantha Sinclair Staff Writer   Carnesville — Visitors to Franklin County High School will notice a new security measure as they enter the campus.
Questions arose last week about Commissioner-elect Cole Roper building a new house at 5355 Sandy Cross Road, which is just 1.3 miles from his home at 3935 Sandy Cross Road, but lies outside District 4, which he is running to represent on the Franklin County Board of Commissioners.

Questions arose last week about Commissioner-elect Cole Roper building a new house at 5355 Sandy Cross Road, which is just 1.3 miles from his home at 3935 Sandy Cross Road, but lies outside District 4, which he is running to represent on the Franklin County Board of Commissioners.

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Roper responds to questions about new house

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Thursday, August 11, 2022
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   CARNESVILLE – Commissioner-elect Cole Roper said this week that he lives in District 4 and if he moves into a new house being built outside the district, he “will be sure to let everyone know.
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp and First Lady Marty Kemp took photos with students who helped with a campaign event Thursday in Franklin Springs. Pictured are (from left) Dee Oliver, Jack Gaines, Grayson Cobb, Hannah Justice, Gov. and First Lady Kemp, Sarah Justice, Rylee Moore and Macy Moore. (Photo by Scoggins)

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp and First Lady Marty Kemp took photos with students who helped with a campaign event Thursday in Franklin Springs. Pictured are (from left) Dee Oliver, Jack Gaines, Grayson Cobb, Hannah Justice, Gov. and First Lady Kemp, Sarah Justice, Rylee Moore and Macy Moore. (Photo by Scoggins)

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Kemp touts record at Franklin Springs stop

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Thursday, August 11, 2022
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   FRANKLIN SPRINGS – Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp touted his record as the state’s chief executive and contrasted his approach to that of challenger Stacey Abrams during a campaign event Thursday at the Franklin Springs Fire Department.
Franklin County Schools will continue to share COVID reports this school year, but will only track positive cases.

Franklin County Schools will continue to share COVID reports this school year, but will only track positive cases.

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Schools to keep COVID reports

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Thursday, August 11, 2022
By Samantha Sinclair Staff Writer   Carnesville — Franklin County Schools will continue to track COVID this year but is changing its policy.
The Royston council voted down a motion Tuesday to hire Bureau Veritas to handle permitting and building and other inspections for the city.

The Royston council voted down a motion Tuesday to hire Bureau Veritas to handle permitting and building and other inspections for the city.

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Council votes down plan to hire inspection firm

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Thursday, August 11, 2022
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   ROYSTON – Royston will continue to have no one to enforce its building codes after a majority of the city council Tuesday said they were not ready to hire an outside firm or wanted to do inspections with current employees.
A training workshop for those interested in working local polls on Nov. 8 will be held Aug. 23 in Carnesville.

A training workshop for those interested in working local polls on Nov. 8 will be held Aug. 23 in Carnesville.

Poll workers sought for Nov. 8 election; training session set

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Thursday, August 11, 2022
CARNESVILLE – Poll workers are being sought for the Nov. 8 general election. A training workshop for those interested in working polls will be held  in recognition of National Poll Workers Recruitment Day Aug. 23 from 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.

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Lavonia DDA to throw ‘60s Block Party Aug. 20 at gazebo

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Thursday, August 11, 2022
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 Aug. 20 at the gazebo, and downtown businesses are taking part in the fun.