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Candidates for the Franklin County Board of Education spoke Saturday at a forum sponsored by the Republican Party. (From left) Alan Mitchell and Greg Cary are running for the Post 4 seat while Robin Cato and Matt Brannon are running for Post 5.

Candidates for the Franklin County Board of Education spoke Saturday at a forum sponsored by the Republican Party. (From left) Alan Mitchell and Greg Cary are running for the Post 4 seat while Robin Cato and Matt Brannon are running for Post 5.

School board candidates face questions at forum

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Thursday, May 5, 2022
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   FRANKLIN SPRINGS – Candidates for two seats on the Franklin County Board of Education participated Saturday in a forum hosted by the Republican Party.
State Rep. Alan Powell and challenger Dylan Purcell gave their platforms at a Republican forum Saturday in Franklin Springs.

State Rep. Alan Powell and challenger Dylan Purcell gave their platforms at a Republican forum Saturday in Franklin Springs.

Powell, Purcell outline stances at GOP event

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Thursday, May 5, 2022
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   FRANKLIN SPRINGS – Candidates for the District 33 seat in the Georgia House of Representatives spoke Saturday at a forum at Franklin Springs City Hall.
Franklin County District 3 candidates Elizabeth Busby and Chris Snider and District 4 candidates Cole Roper and Josh Smith participated in a candidate forum Saturday in Franklin Springs.

Franklin County District 3 candidates Elizabeth Busby and Chris Snider and District 4 candidates Cole Roper and Josh Smith participated in a candidate forum Saturday in Franklin Springs.

Commission candidates speak at forum

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Thursday, May 5, 2022
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   FRANKLIN SPRINGS – Industrial and residential growth and how to deal with it were the main questions posed to candidates for Franklin County commissioner at a forum Saturday sponsored by the local Republican Party.

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Schools select top teachers

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Thursday, May 5, 2022
By Samantha Sinclair Staff Writer   Franklin County schools have announced their teachers of the year and support persons of the year. All will be recognized at Convocation, scheduled for Aug. 1. The district-wide winners will be announced at the event.

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Sheriff’s office mourns 36-year Deputy Billy White

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Thursday, May 5, 2022
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   ROYSTON – Members of the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office said goodbye Saturday to William “Billy” Josephus White, who passed away April 22 at the age of 91. White, also known as J.J., served as a deputy for 36 years under six sheriffs or interim sheriffs.
Jason Swiney will be the next principal at Franklin County Middle School.

Jason Swiney will be the next principal at Franklin County Middle School.

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Principal hire

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Thursday, April 28, 2022
By Samantha Sinclair Staff Writer   CARNESVILLE — Jason Swiney will be the next principal at Franklin County Middle School. “I’m excited about it,” Swiney said.
Students in Tyler Matthews' kindergarten class at Lavonia Elementary School are given a lesson Friday on helicopters by members of the Georgia State Patrol helicopter team. (Photo by Scoggins)

Students in Tyler Matthews' kindergarten class at Lavonia Elementary School are given a lesson Friday on helicopters by members of the Georgia State Patrol helicopter team. (Photo by Scoggins)

Kindergarteners tour the town

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Thursday, April 28, 2022
LAVONIA – The GSP helicopter flew in as part of Lavonia Elementary's annual kindergarten tour.
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Early voting begins Monday

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Thursday, April 28, 2022
From staff reports   CARNESVILLE – Early voting for the May 24 state and local primaries begins Monday and will run through May 20. Voting will be held Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. at the Franklin County Elections and Registration Office at 7850 Royston Road in Carnesville.
Franklin County commissioners and the Industrial Building Authority pledged earlier this year to work together on economic development.

Franklin County commissioners and the Industrial Building Authority pledged earlier this year to work together on economic development.

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Commissioners, IBA meet to talk real estate

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Thursday, April 28, 2022
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   CARNESVILLE – As they pledged earlier this year, Franklin County commissioners and the Industrial Building Authority are working together on economic development. The two groups met for 25 minutes Tuesday in a closed session to discuss real estate.