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Franklin County School Improvement Director Kelly Akin will retire this summer after a career as a teacher, assistant principal, principal and administrator. (Photo by Sinclair)

Franklin County School Improvement Director Kelly Akin will retire this summer after a career as a teacher, assistant principal, principal and administrator. (Photo by Sinclair)

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Akin’s retirement plans center on family time

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Thursday, June 9, 2022
By Samantha Sinclair Staff Writer   CARNESVILLE — For 30 years, Kelly Akin has been solving problems, either in math classrooms or as an administrator. She is retiring from her position as school improvement director for Franklin County Schools this summer.
Planning and Zoning Director Scott DeLozier presents information about the UDC to a large crowd at a recent meeting.

Planning and Zoning Director Scott DeLozier presents information about the UDC to a large crowd at a recent meeting.

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DeLozier leaving planning post by end of month

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Thursday, June 9, 2022
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   CARNESVILLE – Franklin County Assistant County Manager and Planning and Zoning Director Scott DeLozier will be leaving the county by the end of June. The county is currently taking applications for DeLozier’s position.

Citizen Leader honored in state press awards

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Thursday, June 9, 2022
The Franklin County Citizen Leader won seven awards in the annual Georgia Press Association’s 2022 Better Newspaper Contest. The winners were announced Friday at the Jekyll Island Club Hotel during the group's 135th annual convention. The Citizen Leader placed in a variety of categories.

Kemp extends state gas tax suspension

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Thursday, June 2, 2022
By Dave Williams Capitol Beat News Service   ATLANTA – Gov. Brian Kemp issued an executive order Thursday extending the suspension of the state gasoline sales tax through July 14.
Franklin County School Superintendent Chris Forrer and son Christopher Jr. share a laugh after a big hug just before Chris presents his son his diploma from Franklin County High School during commencement exercises Friday night in Ed Bryant Stadium. (Photo by Scoggins)

Franklin County School Superintendent Chris Forrer and son Christopher Jr. share a laugh after a big hug just before Chris presents his son his diploma from Franklin County High School during commencement exercises Friday night in Ed Bryant Stadium. (Photo by Scoggins)

237 in Class of 2022 receive diplomas

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Thursday, June 2, 2022
CARNESVILLE – Two hundred thirty seven Franklin County High School seniors received diplomas Friday in front of a near capacity crowd at Ed Bryant Stadium.
A meeting called to determine if county commissioners wanted to extend the timeline for consideration of the new Unified Development Code ended with a moratorium on conditional use permits for heavy industrial uses.

A meeting called to determine if county commissioners wanted to extend the timeline for consideration of the new Unified Development Code ended with a moratorium on conditional use permits for heavy industrial uses.

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Industrial-strength pause

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Thursday, June 2, 2022
By Samantha Sinclair Staff Writer   CARNESVILLE — A meeting called to determine if county commissioners wanted to extend the timeline for consideration of the new Unified Development Code ended with a moratorium on conditional use permits for heavy industrial uses.
A map that shows the current zoning of the county under a new Unified Development Code (key to colors at right) has been unveiled by Franklin County.

A map that shows the current zoning of the county under a new Unified Development Code (key to colors at right) has been unveiled by Franklin County.

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Planning board works on UDC

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Thursday, June 2, 2022
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   CARNESVILLE – The Franklin County Planning Commission continued work on the proposed Unified Development Code Tuesday at a called work session.
Dusty Morgan lays a wreath at the Franklin County war memorial at the Franklin County Courthouse Monday during Memorial Day ceremonies. (Photos by Scoggins)

Dusty Morgan lays a wreath at the Franklin County war memorial at the Franklin County Courthouse Monday during Memorial Day ceremonies. (Photos by Scoggins)

Franklin County celebrates Memorial Day

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Thursday, June 2, 2022
CARNESVILLE – The annual Memorial Day ceremony was held Monday at the Memorial Plaza at Franklin County Courthouse. The event included organizer Dusty Morgan reading of the names of members of the armed services from Franklin County who were killed in U.S. wars.
Educators visited Blue Haven Bee Company, Harbin Lumber facilities and Haering (above) during an industry tour May 24. They got to see and learn how products are being made locally, as well as learn the variety of positions available locally. (Photos by Sinclair)

Educators visited Blue Haven Bee Company, Harbin Lumber facilities and Haering (above) during an industry tour May 24. They got to see and learn how products are being made locally, as well as learn the variety of positions available locally. (Photos by Sinclair)

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Educators take tour of local industries

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Thursday, June 2, 2022
By Samantha Sinclair Staff Writer   LAVONIA — Educators from all elementary schools, the middle school and high school spent the last afternoon of the school year touring local businesses and learning more about what’s actually being done in the community.
Candace Oliver sits with her last kindergarten class. (Photo by Sinclair)

Candace Oliver sits with her last kindergarten class. (Photo by Sinclair)

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Candace Oliver retires from lifetime of teaching

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Thursday, June 2, 2022
By Samantha Sinclair Staff Writer   LAVONIA — One thing Candace Oliver will miss when she retires from teaching is the key to her classroom.