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The Fun Day will be held Saturday from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the Royston Wellness and Community Park.

The Fun Day will be held Saturday from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the Royston Wellness and Community Park.

Royston plans Fun Day at park

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Thursday, April 28, 2022
ROYSTON – The City of Royston is celebrating Georgia Cities Week. The city is in the midst of a variety of events throughout the week, including a community planning session and a Fun Day at the Royston Wellness and Community Park.
Franklin Springs is ready to survey residents about expanding beer and wine sales to Sundays.

Franklin Springs is ready to survey residents about expanding beer and wine sales to Sundays.

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City seeks views on Sunday sales

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Thursday, April 28, 2022
By Samantha Sinclair Staff Writer   FRANKLIN SPRINGS  — After two months of getting more residents to sign up for the city’s one call system, Franklin Springs is ready to survey residents about expanding beer and wine sales to Sundays.

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Commissioners to refer draft of airport financial audit to GBI

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Thursday, April 28, 2022
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   CARNESVILLE – An audit of finances for the Franklin-Hart Airport Authority will be referred to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. Franklin County Commission Chairman Jason Macomson said Tuesday that a draft audit report had been received.
Assistant Superintendent Melanie Burton-Brown, Special Education Director Dr. Ashlee Underwood and Superintendent Chris Forrer congratulate school nurses Norina South, Carmen Jordan, Janice Holcombe, Donna Eavenson, Kayla Holland, and Anna Adams at the Franklin County Board of Education meeting Tuesday night. (Photo by Sinclair)

Assistant Superintendent Melanie Burton-Brown, Special Education Director Dr. Ashlee Underwood and Superintendent Chris Forrer congratulate school nurses Norina South, Carmen Jordan, Janice Holcombe, Donna Eavenson, Kayla Holland, and Anna Adams at the Franklin County Board of Education meeting Tuesday night. (Photo by Sinclair)

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Franklin school nurses receive Wright Award

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Thursday, April 28, 2022
By Samantha Sinclair Staff Writer   CARNESVILLE — School nurses were honored Tuesday night for their impact on students with disabilities within the school system.
School board members and Superintendent Chris Forrer listen to Jeff Pierce speak during public comment at Tuesday's Franklin County Board of Education meeting. (Photo by Sinclair)

School board members and Superintendent Chris Forrer listen to Jeff Pierce speak during public comment at Tuesday's Franklin County Board of Education meeting. (Photo by Sinclair)

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School board takes next steps on new school, SAE barn

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Thursday, April 28, 2022
By Samantha Sinclair Staff Writer   CARNESVILLE — Shortly before approving SPLOST funds for the Supervised Agriculture Experience barn and for use on property the Franklin County Board of Education is purchasing for a new elementary school, the board heard from two people who think the location...
A moratorium on new housing developments may be coming to Royston.

A moratorium on new housing developments may be coming to Royston.

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'Falling in step'

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Thursday, April 21, 2022
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   ROYSTON – A moratorium on new housing developments may be coming to Royston but the city has some preparation to do before taking that step, interim City Manager Gary Fesperman told the council Tuesday night.
Allie Rich reacts as she pulled into the air for her first flight as Phil Stark from On the Fly coaches her. (Photo by Sinclair)

Allie Rich reacts as she pulled into the air for her first flight as Phil Stark from On the Fly coaches her. (Photo by Sinclair)

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‘Mary Poppins’ to fly onto stage with magical effects

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Thursday, April 21, 2022
By Samantha Sinclair Staff Writer   CARNESVILLE — A magical experience is coming to the Franklin County High School stage. Students will appear to be flying or walking on air, thanks to a professional fly system set-up installed for the school’s production of “Mary Poppins.
Decisions on utilities and where to place a building on a site on Highway 145 will be the next steps for Franklin County’s planned new elementary school.

Decisions on utilities and where to place a building on a site on Highway 145 will be the next steps for Franklin County’s planned new elementary school.

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Utility cost, building location next steps for new school

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Thursday, April 21, 2022
By Samantha Sinclair Staff Writer   CARNESVILLE — There are still a lot of unknown costs associated with the land the Franklin County Board of Education is purchasing for its new elementary school.
C.J. Wilder

C.J. Wilder

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FCMS principal to move on

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Thursday, April 21, 2022
By Samantha Sinclair Staff Writer   CARNESVILLE — Franklin County Middle School is losing Principal C.J. Wilder, but he is gaining more time with his daughter. Wilder was hired as an assistant principal at Gainesville High School starting July 1.