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Marie Hendrix stands on one of the rocks in “Papa’s Creek” on property she plans to turn into a “historical and agricultural natural center” on Thomas Road near Lavonia. (Photo by Scoggins)

Marie Hendrix stands on one of the rocks in “Papa’s Creek” on property she plans to turn into a “historical and agricultural natural center” on Thomas Road near Lavonia. (Photo by Scoggins)

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Farming in Franklin: Former dairy farm to serve as agricultural heritage center

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Thursday, June 30, 2022
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   LAVONIA – Marie Hendrix’ voice broke as she outlined her plans for a new “historical and agricultural natural center” on Thomas Road to the Franklin County Planning Commission.
Ernest "Green" McDuffie (inset) operated a mill that ground corn and animal feed in Carnesville for more than 40 years. (Photos courtesy of the McDuffie family)

Ernest "Green" McDuffie (inset) operated a mill that ground corn and animal feed in Carnesville for more than 40 years. (Photos courtesy of the McDuffie family)

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Farming in Franklin: Family, city work to preserve legacy of McDuffie mill

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Thursday, June 30, 2022
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   CARNESVILLE – Ernest “Green” McDuffie always kept a notepad with him. The pages of the pad contained the names of those who owed his mill money and how much they owed.
Two bicyclers race to the finish Sunday in the Tour of North Georgia stop at Franklin County High School (Photo by Scoggins)

Two bicyclers race to the finish Sunday in the Tour of North Georgia stop at Franklin County High School (Photo by Scoggins)

A pass at the finish line

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Thursday, June 30, 2022
CARNESVILLE – The Tour of North Georgia brought around 200 bicycle racers to Franklin County High School Sunday for competition in a USA Cycling sanctioned race.
A sign at the site shows the 93 acres the Industrial Building Authority has signed a contract on to buy in Lavonia along Hartwell Railroad across from Grady School Road.

A sign at the site shows the 93 acres the Industrial Building Authority has signed a contract on to buy in Lavonia along Hartwell Railroad across from Grady School Road.

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On the rails

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Thursday, June 30, 2022
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   LAVONIA – A new industrial park for Franklin County will be on Highway 17 south of Lavonia. The Industrial Building Authority has signed a contract to buy 93 acres on Highway 17 along Hartwell Railroad across from Grady School Road.
Chairman Jason Macomson has announced that he will resign his seat July 31 due to increased professional duties as a veterinarian at Lavonia Animal Hospital.

Chairman Jason Macomson has announced that he will resign his seat July 31 due to increased professional duties as a veterinarian at Lavonia Animal Hospital.

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Qualifying set for county chair

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Thursday, June 30, 2022
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   CARNESVILLE – The dates have been set for qualifying to fill the unexpired term of Franklin County Commission Chairman Jason Macomson.
The Franklin County Board of Education has a revised meeting schedule for July due to the county's needs.

The Franklin County Board of Education has a revised meeting schedule for July due to the county's needs.

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School board, county plan millage meetings in July

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Thursday, June 30, 2022
By Samantha Sinclair Staff Writer   Carnesville — Changes in the county government are affecting the timeline for setting the millage rates for property taxes.
Each trooper from GSP Hartwell Post 52 was recognized for DUI arrests at the Golden Shield Honors, where the post was named troop of the year.

Each trooper from GSP Hartwell Post 52 was recognized for DUI arrests at the Golden Shield Honors, where the post was named troop of the year.

GSP Post 52, sheriff’s deputies honored for DUI enforcement

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Thursday, June 30, 2022
Three Franklin County Sheriff’s deputies and the Hartwell Georgia State Patrol Post were honored for keeping local highways safe from drunk drivers.
Sgt. 1st Class Richard Camran Fleming is the new commander of Georgia State Patrol Hartwell Post 52 in Lavonia. (Photo by Sinclair)

Sgt. 1st Class Richard Camran Fleming is the new commander of Georgia State Patrol Hartwell Post 52 in Lavonia. (Photo by Sinclair)

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Fleming takes command of GSP Post 52

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Thursday, June 30, 2022
By Samantha Sinclair Staff Writer   Lavonia — A familiar face has taken command of Georgia State Patrol Hartwell Post 52. Sgt. 1st Class Richard Camran Fleming, who was one of the troopers who opened the post in 2015, was promoted to commander June 16. “It’s an achievement,” Fleming said.
The Royston City Council voted last week for a small raise in gas fees and an increase in the cost to pick up items that won’t fit in the city’s household garbage rollouts.

The Royston City Council voted last week for a small raise in gas fees and an increase in the cost to pick up items that won’t fit in the city’s household garbage rollouts.

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Royston raises gas, white good fees

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Thursday, June 30, 2022
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   ROYSTON – The Royston City Council voted last week for a small raise in gas fees and an increase in the cost to pick up items that won’t fit in the city’s household garbage rollouts. The council voted to raise the base fee for its 1,500 gas customers from $6.