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Starting July 1, Clay Moore will serve as assistant principal at Franklin County High School and Dr. David Cawthon will serve as assistant principal at Franklin County Middle School.

Starting July 1, Clay Moore will serve as assistant principal at Franklin County High School and Dr. David Cawthon will serve as assistant principal at Franklin County Middle School.

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Moore, Cawthon hired as assistant principals

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Thursday, May 12, 2022
By Samantha Sinclair Staff Writer   CARNESVILLE — Two new assistant principals were hired by the Franklin County Board of Education Tuesday night. Starting July 1, Clay Moore will serve as assistant principal at Franklin County High School and Dr.
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. Officials are seeking any corrections to the map before a May 19 hearing before the Planning Commission.

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. Officials are seeking any corrections to the map before a May 19 hearing before the Planning Commission.

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Revealing the code

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Thursday, May 5, 2022
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   CARNESVILLE – Franklin County’s new Unified Development Code is now ready for review. The Franklin County Planning Commission will hold a hearing on the 417-page code May 19 and then vote on whether or not to recommend that county commissioners approve the new law.
Brandy Leigh Campbell (left) and Randy Cofield were arrested as suspects in a Carnesville bank robbery Monday.

Brandy Leigh Campbell (left) and Randy Cofield were arrested as suspects in a Carnesville bank robbery Monday.

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Suspects arrested in Carnesville robbery

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Thursday, May 5, 2022
From staff reports   CARNESVILLE — Two people were arrested Monday as suspects in a bank robbery, according to the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office.
Rebecca Howard and Colton Bradford act out a fight scene in Viking dress. The Vikings will be the theme for the Lavonia Renaissance Festival that will be held Saturday at the Lavonia Memorial Park. (Photo courtesy of Andrea Bradford)

Rebecca Howard and Colton Bradford act out a fight scene in Viking dress. The Vikings will be the theme for the Lavonia Renaissance Festival that will be held Saturday at the Lavonia Memorial Park. (Photo courtesy of Andrea Bradford)

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Vikings invade for RenFest

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Thursday, May 5, 2022
By Samantha Sinclair Staff Writer   LAVONIA — Have you ever wondered how Thor got his famous hammer? Savannah River Productions will present a short play about the myth on the main stage at the Lavonia Renaissance Festival Saturday at 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.
A request to build a liquor store in the former DFCS building (far right) on Hull Avenue in Carnesville was turned down after a hearing in which citizens questioned its proximity to the Carnesville park and splash pad (far left). (Photo by Scoggins)

A request to build a liquor store in the former DFCS building (far right) on Hull Avenue in Carnesville was turned down after a hearing in which citizens questioned its proximity to the Carnesville park and splash pad (far left). (Photo by Scoggins)

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Carnesville says no to liquor store

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Thursday, May 5, 2022
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   CARNESVILLE – The Carnesville City Council denied an application for permits for the city’s first liquor store following a hearing Tuesday. The council voted 4-0 to deny business and alcohol licenses to Sam Donaldson.
Canon City Hall

Canon City Hall

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Canon questions expenses

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Thursday, May 5, 2022
By Samantha Sinclair Staff Writer   CANON — City leaders questioned spending funds on multiple items Monday night.
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.