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Members of the Carnesville, Red Hill and Five Area fire departments recently went through TC3 training to learn to treat patients in a hostile environment, like a school shooting.

Members of the Carnesville, Red Hill and Five Area fire departments recently went through TC3 training to learn to treat patients in a hostile environment, like a school shooting.

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Carnesville Fire Department seeks donations for pair of trauma bags

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Thursday, August 4, 2022
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   CARNESVILLE – The Carnesville Fire Department aims to be prepared in case the worst ever happens. The department is working to equip itself with trauma bags that will allow members to respond to incidents like the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas.
Pioneer RESA Executive Director Justin Old laughs during his speech at Franklin County Schools' Convocation ceremony Monday. (Photo by Scoggins)

Pioneer RESA Executive Director Justin Old laughs during his speech at Franklin County Schools' Convocation ceremony Monday. (Photo by Scoggins)

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Old provides laughs, inspiration at Convocation

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Thursday, August 4, 2022
By Samantha Sinclair Staff Writer   Carnesville — Enthusiasm and inspiration filled the Telford Center Monday morning as teachers kicked off the 2022-23 school year at the district’s annual Convocation.
The developer planned to build 399 townhouse units on a little more than 47 acres. The development was also to include a five-acre commercial development.

The developer planned to build 399 townhouse units on a little more than 47 acres. The development was also to include a five-acre commercial development.

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Going to court

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Thursday, July 28, 2022
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   CARNESVILLE – There is no settlement of a lawsuit brought by a developer whose application for 399 townhomes was denied earlier this year.
About 30 motorcycles left the VFW Post 5897 for a ride through the county in support of Toys for Tots Saturday. (Photo by Sinclair)

About 30 motorcycles left the VFW Post 5897 for a ride through the county in support of Toys for Tots Saturday. (Photo by Sinclair)

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Ride raises donations for Toys for Tots

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Thursday, July 28, 2022
By Samantha Sinclair Staff Writer   Lavonia — Santa came in the form of more than 37 people on motorcycles Saturday afternoon. Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5897 hosted the Christmas in July Motorcycle Ride, with admission being a toy or financial donation for Toys for Tots.
Qualifying packets are available at the Franklin County Elections and Registration Office at 7850 Royston Road in Carnesville.

Qualifying packets are available at the Franklin County Elections and Registration Office at 7850 Royston Road in Carnesville.

Qualifying opens next week for chairman’s post

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Thursday, July 28, 2022
From staff reports   CARNESVILLE – The dates and fees have been set for qualifying to fill the unexpired term of Franklin County Commission Chairman Jason Macomson. Qualifying for the seat will be Aug. 1-3 from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. Monday and Tuesday and from 9 a.m.
Families could search for class assignments on lists at the entrance of Lavonia Elementary School during last year's open house. This year, all elementary schools will hold their open houses Aug. 2 from 3-6 p.m.

Families could search for class assignments on lists at the entrance of Lavonia Elementary School during last year's open house. This year, all elementary schools will hold their open houses Aug. 2 from 3-6 p.m.

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School open houses to be held Aug. 2-3

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Thursday, July 28, 2022
By Samantha Sinclair Staff Writer   Local schools are preparing to welcome students back to classrooms next month. The first day of school is Aug. 5. All elementary schools and Franklin County Middle School have posted supply lists for each grade and subject.
The Royston City Council will look in August to update its building codes and some water fees.

The Royston City Council will look in August to update its building codes and some water fees.

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Royston talks over building codes, fees

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Thursday, July 28, 2022
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   ROYSTON – The Royston City Council will look in August to update its building codes and some water fees. At a work session Tuesday, the council discussed those changes, along with possibly hiring an outside contractor to oversee building permits.
May was the best month ever for the current education special purpose local option sales tax (SPLOST V) collections.

May was the best month ever for the current education special purpose local option sales tax (SPLOST V) collections.

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SPLOST receipts hit new record

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Thursday, July 28, 2022
By Samantha Sinclair Staff Writer   Carnesville — May was the best month ever for the current education special purpose local option sales tax (SPLOST V) collections.
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp will make a stop on his re-election campaign in Franklin Springs.

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp will make a stop on his re-election campaign in Franklin Springs.

Gov. Kemp to make campaign stop in Franklin Springs Aug. 4

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Thursday, July 28, 2022
FRANKLIN SPRINGS – Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp will make a stop on his re-election campaign Aug. 4 from 8-9 a.m. at the Franklin Springs Fire Department. Kemp, first elected in 2018, is seeking re-election. He is opposed by Democratic nominee Stacy Abrams.