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When the Franklin County Board of Commissioners and Industrial Building Authority met in February, Mayor Lee Moore said he wanted to set quarterly meetings consisting of the county commission, mayors, and board of education.

When the Franklin County Board of Commissioners and Industrial Building Authority met in February, Mayor Lee Moore said he wanted to set quarterly meetings consisting of the county commission, mayors, and board of education.

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Growth summit date still up in air

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Thursday, March 31, 2022
By Samantha Sinclair Staff Writer   CARNESVILLE — A growth summit originally planned for the day before Easter is now being rescheduled. Franklin County School System announced Tuesday morning that scheduling conflicts were causing the change.
Kay Legg gives direction to Kevin Long, Colton Bradford, Daniel Loyd and Hugh Hendrickson as they rehearse a scene of Lavonia: Life and Love on the Rails. (Photo by Sinclair)

Kay Legg gives direction to Kevin Long, Colton Bradford, Daniel Loyd and Hugh Hendrickson as they rehearse a scene of Lavonia: Life and Love on the Rails. (Photo by Sinclair)

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Play takes look at 'Life, Love on the Rails'

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Thursday, March 31, 2022
By Samantha Sinclair Staff Writer   LAVONIA — When she moved to Elbert County and Hart County, Kay Legg researched the history and wrote musicals about the area. Now that she’s moved to Lavonia, the city is getting the same treatment. “I like to write musicals,” Legg said.
Children will get to see the Easter bunny at city events leading up to the holiday.

Children will get to see the Easter bunny at city events leading up to the holiday.

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Carnesville kicks off cities’ annual Easter celebrations

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Thursday, March 31, 2022
By Samantha Sinclair Staff Writer   Easter’s on its way, so cities are hosting events for families to meet the Easter bunny and enjoy egg hunts. • Carnesville. Carnesville is kicking off the season with its egg hunt Saturday at 2 p.m. in Carnesville City Park.
Lavonia Police Chief Bruce Carlisle shows the kit and junior officer badge that each student at Lavonia Elementary School will receive April 11. (Photo by Sinclair)

Lavonia Police Chief Bruce Carlisle shows the kit and junior officer badge that each student at Lavonia Elementary School will receive April 11. (Photo by Sinclair)

Lavonia Police to provide ID kits to LES students

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Thursday, March 31, 2022
By Samantha Sinclair Staff Writer   LAVONIA — Parents can expect their Lavonia Elementary students to bring home an important tool on April 11. That day, Lavonia police officers will visit the school to hand out fingerprint identification kits and give students junior officer badges.
The sale will be at the Franklin County High School greenhouses.

The sale will be at the Franklin County High School greenhouses.

Annual ag department plant sale begins Friday

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Thursday, March 31, 2022
The Franklin County Agriculture Department will hold its annual Spring Plant Sale Friday and Saturday. This year's sale will be April 1 from 1:30-5:30 p.m. and April 2 from 8 a.m. until noon and 1-3 p.m. The sale will be at the Franklin County High School greenhouses.
Nikki Gibson walks through a cloud of colored powder at the end of the Bulldog Color Run 5K and Fun Run Saturday at Lavonia Elementary School. (Photo courtesy of Lavonia Elementary School)

Nikki Gibson walks through a cloud of colored powder at the end of the Bulldog Color Run 5K and Fun Run Saturday at Lavonia Elementary School. (Photo courtesy of Lavonia Elementary School)

Out of the blue

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Thursday, March 24, 2022
LAVONIA – The Lavonia Elementary School Color Run 5K and Fun Run Saturday drew 39 5K Runners aging from age 6-67.  There were an additional 20 Fun Run runners.  The event was sponsored by LA Heating and Air, St.
At the March 8 meeting, Superintendent Chris Forrer explains to school board members that city leaders can approve developments independently from the county.

At the March 8 meeting, Superintendent Chris Forrer explains to school board members that city leaders can approve developments independently from the county.

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Summit sprouts

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Thursday, March 24, 2022
By Samantha Sinclair Staff Writer   CARNESVILLE — The growth of the county was on the Franklin County Board of Education members’ minds Monday afternoon.
Royston Police Chief Donnie Bolemon explains how two businesses were caught selling alcohol to an underage officer at a called meeting of the Royston City Council Tuesday. After hearing from the businesses and changes they have made to make sure underage sales don’t happen again, the council reinstated the businesses’ alcohol licenses. (Photo by Sinclair)

Royston Police Chief Donnie Bolemon explains how two businesses were caught selling alcohol to an underage officer at a called meeting of the Royston City Council Tuesday. After hearing from the businesses and changes they have made to make sure underage sales don’t happen again, the council reinstated the businesses’ alcohol licenses. (Photo by Sinclair)

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Licenses reinstated after alcohol sting

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Thursday, March 24, 2022
By Samantha Sinclair Staff Writer   ROYSTON — Two businesses that were caught selling alcohol to someone underage are allowed to sell alcohol again.
Shane Lanham of Corridor Development lays out plans for a 399-unit townhome development to Planning Commission members (from left) Erika Hewatt, Carolee Coker, Susan Phillips and Bob Ragsdale, along with commission clerk Rocky Farrow. (Photo by Scoggins)

Shane Lanham of Corridor Development lays out plans for a 399-unit townhome development to Planning Commission members (from left) Erika Hewatt, Carolee Coker, Susan Phillips and Bob Ragsdale, along with commission clerk Rocky Farrow. (Photo by Scoggins)

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Townhomes get negative report from planning commission

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Thursday, March 24, 2022
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   CARNESVILLE – The Franklin County Planning Commission has recommended that a 399-unit development of townhomes be rejected.
Franklin Springs will hold a public hearing April 11 to receive comments from the public about activating a DDA.

Franklin Springs will hold a public hearing April 11 to receive comments from the public about activating a DDA.

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Franklin Springs to 'resurrect' defunct DDA

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Thursday, March 24, 2022
By Samantha Sinclair Staff Writer   FRANKLIN SPRINGS  — The last time Franklin Springs had a downtown development authority was 10 years ago. Now, the mayor is looking to “resurrect” the authority.