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Local Girl Scout Brooke Tate served as emcee for the Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia’s 2022 Woman of Distinction Award ceremony. During the event, she got to meet former Gov. Nathan Deal and First Lady Sandra Deal.

Girl Scout serves as emcee for Woman of Distinction ceremony

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Thursday, March 17, 2022

Editor’s note: Brooke Tate of Girl Scout Troop 12821 was asked to emcee the Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia’s 2022 Woman of Distinction Award ceremony. Below is her account of her special day of service.

Scott Chitwood prunes an Early August Prince tree, focusing on branches with blooms. He typically starts pruning earlier since it takes a couple of months to complete the job, but learned that it’s better to wait until after a freeze. (Photo by Sinclair)

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Weekend freeze the pits for peach crop

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Thursday, March 17, 2022

By Samantha Sinclair Staff Writer CANON — Local peaches may be hard to get this summer. Overnight temperatures dropped into the 20s this weekend, causing Chitwood Orchards to lose an estimated 75-80 percent of it crop.

developer has withdrawn an application seeking rezoning and variances to allow for a 381-lot “manufactured home” development on Old Federal Road.

Request pulled for 381 lots for manufactured homes

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Wednesday, March 16, 2022

By Shane Scoggins Publisher CARNESVILLE – A developer has withdrawn an application seeking rezoning and variances to allow for a 381-lot “manufactured home” development on Old Federal Road.

Chair Robin Cato asks how many surrounding counties have moratoriums on developments during Tuesday's Franklin County Board of Education meeting.

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Moratorium Monday?

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Thursday, March 10, 2022

By Shane Scoggins Publisher and Samantha Sinclair Staff Writer CARNESVILLE – Franklin County commissioners will meet Monday at 6 p.m. in a called meeting to consider a moratorium on subdivisions until new regulations can be considered.

Lavonia Boy Scout Troop 51 members retire one of 15 worn American flags left in the flag retirement box during a flag retirement ceremony Monday at Lavonia Memorial Park. The ceremony was held following a fire pit dedication Monday night. Replacing the fire pit at the park was J.T. Strickland’s Eagle Scout project.

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Retiring Old Glory

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Thursday, March 10, 2022

By Samantha Sinclair Staff Writer LAVONIA – Just before one Scout celebrated the completion of his Eagle Scout project, two others took steps forward in their projects.

Qualifying for two seats on the Franklin County Board of Commissioners and three posts on the board of education will be open through Friday at noon at the Franklin County Board of Elections and Registration in Carnesville.

Candidates sign up for races

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Thursday, March 10, 2022

By Shane Scoggins Publisher CARNESVILLE – Four of the five local posts up for election this year will be contested races. Both seats up for election on the Franklin County Board of Commissioners and two of three seats on the county board of education will be contested.

A new ag barn to be used for Supervised Agriculture Experience animal projects will be built on property across High Road from Franklin County High School. The property is currently only used as a cross-country course. This draft plan, provided by the school system, shows the rough layout of the barn on the property.

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New ag barn scheduled to be opened Dec. 1

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Thursday, March 10, 2022

By Samantha Sinclair Staff Writer CARNESVILLE – Construction on a new Supervised Agriculture Experience barn at Franklin County High School is expected to begin in September, with completion and a grand opening scheduled for Dec. 1. Dr.

County to offer free dump day Saturday

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Thursday, March 10, 2022

CARNESVILLE – Franklin County residents can get rid of unwanted trash and junk Saturday. The county government is offering a free dump day Saturday from 8 a.m. until noon at the county transfer station at 4542 Harrison Bridge Road in Carnesville.

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.