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After three public hearings required for maintaining the millage rate at 17 mills, the Franklin County Board of Education decided to roll back the rate to 15.765 mills at its called meeting Thursday night.

After three public hearings required for maintaining the millage rate at 17 mills, the Franklin County Board of Education decided to roll back the rate to 15.765 mills at its called meeting Thursday night.

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Rolled back

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Thursday, August 4, 2022
By Samantha Sinclair Staff Writer   Carnesville —School taxes will be lower after all. After three public hearings required for maintaining the millage rate at 17 mills, the Franklin County Board of Education decided to roll back the rate to 15.765 mills at its called meeting Thursday night.
Courtney Long, Doug Kidd and Jeff Jacques all qualified to run for the post during a special qualifying session held Monday through Wednesday.

Courtney Long, Doug Kidd and Jeff Jacques all qualified to run for the post during a special qualifying session held Monday through Wednesday.

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Race for BOC chair draws 3

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Thursday, August 4, 2022
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   CARNESVILLE – A local attorney and judge, a former commissioner and a political newcomer have qualified to run for the vacant chairman’s seat on the Franklin County Boar of Commissioners.
The Franklin County School System welcomed 48 new teachers for the 2022-23 school year.

The Franklin County School System welcomed 48 new teachers for the 2022-23 school year.

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New teachers, students head to class

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Thursday, August 4, 2022
By Samantha Sinclair Staff Writer   Carnesville — Franklin County School System is fully staffed with teachers for the 2022-23 school year. The first day of school is Friday.
The Unified Development Code (UDC) county officials have been wrestling with for several months has been approved.

The Unified Development Code (UDC) county officials have been wrestling with for several months has been approved.

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County OKs UDC

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Thursday, August 4, 2022
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   CARNESVILLE – The Unified Development Code (UDC) county officials have been wrestling with for several months has been approved.
Democratic candidate Stacy Abrams (left) brought her campaign for governor to Royston Thursday, speaking to an overflow crowd at Little Japan Restaurant. (Photo by Scoggins)

Democratic candidate Stacy Abrams (left) brought her campaign for governor to Royston Thursday, speaking to an overflow crowd at Little Japan Restaurant. (Photo by Scoggins)

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Abrams speaks in Royston

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Thursday, August 4, 2022
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   ROYSTON – Georgia Democratic gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams spoke to an overflow crowd Thursday during a campaign stop at Little Japan Restaurant in Royston.
Elizabeth Martin Busby will join the Franklin County Board of Commissioners in September.

Elizabeth Martin Busby will join the Franklin County Board of Commissioners in September.

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Busby to take commission seat Sept. 1

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Thursday, August 4, 2022
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   CARNESVILLE – Elizabeth Martin Busby will join the Franklin County Board of Commissioners in September. Busby was appointed Thursday to fill the unexpired term of District 3 Commissioner Ryan Swails, who resigned July 15, after moving to Blairsville.

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Plan for drag strip gets red light from commission

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Thursday, August 4, 2022
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   CARNESVILLE – The brakes were put on a plan for an automotive event center on New Franklin Church Road when county commissioners voted Monday against permits requested by the developer of the property. Brad Ocock asked Franklin County to rezone 112.
Chris Dyal will be the new municipal court judge for Canon.

Chris Dyal will be the new municipal court judge for Canon.

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Canon appoints Elberton attorney Dyal as city judge

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Thursday, August 4, 2022
By Samantha Sinclair Staff Writer   Canon — There will be changes to the city’s court when it is in session again in September. Chris Dyal will be the new municipal court judge for Canon.
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.