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Boat Expo Saturday in Lavonia

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Thursday, March 10, 2022
By Samantha Sinclair Staff Writer   LAVONIA — The Lavonia Boat Expo will return to downtown Saturday. The event will be March 12 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on East Main Street in front of the gazebo. Update: The expo was postponed to March 19 due to forecasted weather conditions.

Family Expo March 12 in Royston

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Thursday, March 10, 2022
ROYSTON – The Royston Housing Authority will hold a Family Expo March 12 from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the authority office at 216 Hartwell St. in Royston. The event is free. Music, face painting, a jump house, free haircuts, prizes, raffles and healthy snacks will all be available at the event.
The county will offer a free dump day Saturday.

The county will offer a free dump day Saturday.

Weekend events

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Thursday, March 10, 2022
Saturday will be full of local events. Read more in these FREE stories:  County to offer free dump day Saturday Boat Expo Saturday in Lavonia - postponed to March 19 Family Expo March 12 in Royston
With the city council — Eddie Floyd, Michael Schulman, Mayor Courtney Umbehant, Jeremy Madden, and Andrew Murphy — supporting the honor, Police Chief Bruce Carlisle presents Lt. Scot Stowe’s widow, Crystal, and parents Mary and Gary with recognitions the Lavonia Police Department received because of Stowe’s efforts in capturing a fugitive. (Photo by Sinclair)

With the city council — Eddie Floyd, Michael Schulman, Mayor Courtney Umbehant, Jeremy Madden, and Andrew Murphy — supporting the honor, Police Chief Bruce Carlisle presents Lt. Scot Stowe’s widow, Crystal, and parents Mary and Gary with recognitions the Lavonia Police Department received because of Stowe’s efforts in capturing a fugitive. (Photo by Sinclair)

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Lavonia honors late officer for heroic capture of fugitive

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Thursday, March 10, 2022
By Samantha Sinclair Staff Writer   LAVONIA — Police Chief Bruce Carlisle honored a hero officer posthumously at the Lavonia City Council meeting Monday night. Carlisle presented Lt. Scot Stowe’s family with a resolution commending Stowe that State Rep.

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Schools to introduce social emotional curriculums

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Thursday, March 10, 2022
By Samantha Sinclair Staff Writer   CARNESVILLE – Over the last couple of years, local schools are seeing anxiety and depression in students because of COVID, School Social Worker Nikki Croy told the Franklin County Board of Education last week.
Franklin County commissioners gave final approval Monday to a local vaping law.

Franklin County commissioners gave final approval Monday to a local vaping law.

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County passes new vaping law

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Thursday, March 10, 2022
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   CARNESVILLE – Franklin County commissioners gave final approval Monday to a local vaping law. The new law is intended to give school resource officers more ways to deal with vaping by students 17 and older at the high school.
Dr. Doris Cato (second from left) won a 50/50 raffle sponsored by The Ark Family Preservation Center and then donated her winnings back to the project. Pictured are (from left) Ark Treasuer Dr. John Henzel (Ark Treasurer), Cato, Ark Founder and CEO Dr. Beverly Oxley and Ark Counselor Cyndi Hamner.

Dr. Doris Cato (second from left) won a 50/50 raffle sponsored by The Ark Family Preservation Center and then donated her winnings back to the project. Pictured are (from left) Ark Treasuer Dr. John Henzel (Ark Treasurer), Cato, Ark Founder and CEO Dr. Beverly Oxley and Ark Counselor Cyndi Hamner.

Cato wins Ark fundraising raffle

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Thursday, March 10, 2022
FRANKLIN SPRINGS – Dr. Doris Cato was recently selected in a random drawing to receive winnings from the Ark’s 50/50 raffle. The raffle raised a total of nearly $9,000 to help with building the much-needed new facility for The Ark Family Preservation Center. “Dr.
First Baptist Church of Lavonia Lead Pastor and FCHS Class of 1986 salutatorian Chris Chitwood was the keynote speaker at the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce’s annual Honors Breakfast Friday.

First Baptist Church of Lavonia Lead Pastor and FCHS Class of 1986 salutatorian Chris Chitwood was the keynote speaker at the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce’s annual Honors Breakfast Friday.

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Chamber honors largest group of top graduates

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Thursday, March 10, 2022
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   FRANKLIN SPRINGS – The Franklin County Chamber of Commerce honored the largest number of high school honor graduates ever at the annual Honors Breakfast Friday at the Swails Center.
Tim and James W. Brown take a moment to watch the creek as they visit Cromer’s Mill Covered Bridge. (Photo by Sinclair)

Tim and James W. Brown take a moment to watch the creek as they visit Cromer’s Mill Covered Bridge. (Photo by Sinclair)

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Bridge visit brings back childhood memories

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Thursday, March 10, 2022
By Samantha Sinclair Staff Writer   CROMER’S MILL — James W. Brown has probably crossed Cromer’s Mill Covered Bridge more than 100 times in his life. “I miss it all the time,” he said. “I think about it all the time.
Principal C.J. Wilder, Superintendent Chris Forrer, and Georgia Student Finance Commission 9th Congressional District Commissioner Eric Burrell congratulate REACH Scholars Melanie Vaca-Zamudio, Gage Bland and A.J. Lavergne. (Photo by Sinclair)

Principal C.J. Wilder, Superintendent Chris Forrer, and Georgia Student Finance Commission 9th Congressional District Commissioner Eric Burrell congratulate REACH Scholars Melanie Vaca-Zamudio, Gage Bland and A.J. Lavergne. (Photo by Sinclair)

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Fifth group of REACH Scholars sign

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Thursday, March 10, 2022
By Samantha Sinclair Staff Writer   CARNESVILLE — A college education is now more attainable for three Franklin County Middle School students. Eighth grade students Gage Bland, A.J.