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Once a new vehicle is purchased and ready to use, Canon Police Department’s 2015 Dodge Charger will become the part-time vehicle. (Photo by Sinclair)

Once a new vehicle is purchased and ready to use, Canon Police Department’s 2015 Dodge Charger will become the part-time vehicle. (Photo by Sinclair)

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Canon seeks more police car bids

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Thursday, April 7, 2022
By Samantha Sinclair Staff Writer   CANON — Police Chief Josh Akins would like to replace one of the department’s vehicles, but after receiving only one quote prior to the Canon City Council meeting Monday night, he’s waiting a little longer.
County Marshal Freddy Akins is encouraging candidates and supporters to make sure that their signs are displayed legally.

County Marshal Freddy Akins is encouraging candidates and supporters to make sure that their signs are displayed legally.

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State, local laws regulate signs

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Thursday, April 7, 2022
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   With political campaigns in full-swing again in Franklin County, more yard signs than normal are popping up. County Marshal Freddy Akins is encouraging candidates and supporters to make sure that their signs are displayed legally.
Planning Director Scott DeLozier told Franklin County commissioners Tuesday that the county’s work on a Unified Development Code will accomplish more to manage growth than increasing lot sizes.

Planning Director Scott DeLozier told Franklin County commissioners Tuesday that the county’s work on a Unified Development Code will accomplish more to manage growth than increasing lot sizes.

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Management Code

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Thursday, March 31, 2022
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   CARNESVILLE – Increasing lot sizes for large subdivisions may backfire in managing housing growth, Franklin County’s planning director said Tuesday, but other regulations already planned may work.
A new scoreboard with a large video board will hopefully be in place before graduation, Athletic Director Jason Oliver said. The video board will measure 18-feet-by-32-feet.

A new scoreboard with a large video board will hopefully be in place before graduation, Athletic Director Jason Oliver said. The video board will measure 18-feet-by-32-feet.

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Plans in place for stadium renovations

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Thursday, March 31, 2022
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   CARNESVILLE – Plans are in place for a summer-time transformation of Ed Bryant Stadium and other athletic facilities at Franklin County High School. A $2.
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.