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The City of Lavonia has entered an agreement to purchase the parking lot it has been using for its recreation park as well as the Woodmen of the World building. (Photo by Sinclair)

The City of Lavonia has entered an agreement to purchase the parking lot it has been using for its recreation park as well as the Woodmen of the World building. (Photo by Sinclair)

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Lavonia buys park parking lot, buildings

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Thursday, June 9, 2022
By Samantha Sinclair Staff Writer   LAVONIA — The city secured use of parking for its recreation park on Bear Creek Road by agreeing to purchase the property from Woodmen of the World. After an executive session to discuss real estate, the Lavonia City Council decided to purchase the 2.
Mitchell Thurmond attempts to knock over a cone while using a fire hose during Junior Firefighter Day last week at the Carnesville Fire Department. (Photo by Sinclair)

Mitchell Thurmond attempts to knock over a cone while using a fire hose during Junior Firefighter Day last week at the Carnesville Fire Department. (Photo by Sinclair)

Training the next generation of firefighters

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Thursday, June 9, 2022
CARNESVILLE – Junior Firefighter Day was held last week at the Carnesville Fire Department. Children learned basic first aid, CPR, how to escape a house on fire and got to use the tools firefighters use in emergencies.
Jason Macomson

Jason Macomson

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Chairman to resign

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Thursday, June 9, 2022
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   CARNESVILLE – Franklin County Commission Chairman Jason Macomson has announced his resignation, effective at the end of July.
Sharleen Ayers

Sharleen Ayers

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Royston picks Ayers as manager finalist

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Thursday, June 9, 2022
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   ROYSTON – Royston has found its next city manager, and she was in city hall the whole time. The Royston Council voted unanimously Monday to designate City Clerk and Chief Finance Officer Sharleen Ayers as the sole finalist for the city manager position.
The county’s staff is working at the direction of Franklin County Board of Commissioners.

The county’s staff is working at the direction of Franklin County Board of Commissioners.

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Attacks on county staff ‘cross line’

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Thursday, June 9, 2022
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   CARNESVILLE – Actions by some members of the public toward county employees has been “reprehensible,” Franklin  commissioners said Monday.
Voters can vote at the elections office on June 21 from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. and may vote early at the same location June 13-17 from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m.

Voters can vote at the elections office on June 21 from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. and may vote early at the same location June 13-17 from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m.

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One poll to be open for June 21 primary runoff

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Thursday, June 9, 2022
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   CARNESVILLE – Franklin County Democrats will vote June 21 in a primary runoff to decide candidates in several state races. There will be only one place for them to cast their ballots.
School board members will review the proposed $40.7 million budget — which includes a fix to the local salary schedule — during its meeting tonight at 5 p.m., and will have its first public hearing on the budget at 6 p.m.

School board members will review the proposed $40.7 million budget — which includes a fix to the local salary schedule — during its meeting tonight at 5 p.m., and will have its first public hearing on the budget at 6 p.m.

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BOE to review $40.7 million budget

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Thursday, June 9, 2022
By Samantha Sinclair Staff Writer   CARNESVILLE — Superintendent Chris Forrer had three goals for the Franklin County School System budget to be discussed tonight – maintain the millage rate at 17 mills, be balanced and include raises for teachers and staff.

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Man drowns after jumping in lake after chase

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Thursday, June 9, 2022
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   A South Carolina man drowned in Lake Hartwell Monday after he jumped into the lake from a bridge at the Hart County/South Carolina line while eluding sheriff’s deputies. The body of Akeem O. Lukie, 31, of Greenwood, S.C.
Scott Appling of GDP Investments shows an image of a unit recently built in Newnan, which is similar to what he plans to build in Lavonia. (Photo by Sinclair)

Scott Appling of GDP Investments shows an image of a unit recently built in Newnan, which is similar to what he plans to build in Lavonia. (Photo by Sinclair)

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Lavonia approves rezoning for townhome development

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Thursday, June 9, 2022
By Samantha Sinclair Staff Writer   LAVONIA — Zoning for a new housing development received initial approval from the Lavonia City Council Monday night.
The Canon Police Department’s Dodge Charger will become its part-time vehicle once a new Ford F-150 is on duty.

The Canon Police Department’s Dodge Charger will become its part-time vehicle once a new Ford F-150 is on duty.

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Canon to get new police truck

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Thursday, June 9, 2022
By Samantha Sinclair Staff Writer   CANON — City council members approved the purchase of a new vehicle for the Canon Police Department Monday night. Police Chief Josh Akins planned to purchase a 2023 Ford F-150 Police Responder for $36,000 from Wade Ford.