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Franklin County High School senior Jon Erik Tripp won his second straight Best Actor Award Saturday at the state One Act Play competition.

Franklin County High School senior Jon Erik Tripp won his second straight Best Actor Award Saturday at the state One Act Play competition.

One Act wins 2nd, Best Actor at state

From staff reports   CARNESVILLE – Franklin County High School’s One Act Play troupe brought home a state runner-up finish and Best Actor honors from Saturday’s state performance in Alpharetta.
Fairy tale characters like the Three Little Pigs will come to life in the world of “A Christmas Carol” in “A Fairy Tale Christmas Carol,” which will be on stage Friday through Sunday at the Lavonia Cultural Center.

Fairy tale characters like the Three Little Pigs will come to life in the world of “A Christmas Carol” in “A Fairy Tale Christmas Carol,” which will be on stage Friday through Sunday at the Lavonia Cultural Center.

'A Fairy Tale Christmas Carol' on Lavonia stage this weekend

From staff reports   LAVONIA – “A Fairy Tale Christmas Carol” will return to the stage at the Lavonia Cultural Center Nov. 18-20. The performance will be a reprisal of the same show, which was originally performed by Franklin Community Players (FCP) seven years ago.
Franklin County High School Principal Roger Wilkinson is hoping to see better Georgia Milestones scores this year with an improvement plan being implemented.

Franklin County High School Principal Roger Wilkinson is hoping to see better Georgia Milestones scores this year with an improvement plan being implemented.

High school looks to improve test results

By Samantha Sinclair Staff Writer   Carnesville — Franklin County High School Principal Roger Wilkinson is hoping to see better Georgia Milestones scores this year with an improvement plan being implemented. Last year, the school did well in Algebra I and U.S.
The Franklin-Hart Airport Authority is a separate political body charged with managing the Franklin-Hart County Airport in Canon.

The Franklin-Hart Airport Authority is a separate political body charged with managing the Franklin-Hart County Airport in Canon.

GBI responds to Hart request regarding airport records

By Shane Scoggins Publisher   HARTWELL – The Georgia Bureau of Investigation responded to a request made by State Rep. Alan Powell regarding an investigation of missing airport records.
Christopher Dyal was appointed to the position by the Lavonia City Council Nov. 7.

Christopher Dyal was appointed to the position by the Lavonia City Council Nov. 7.

Lavonia names Chris Dyal city court judge, appoints solicitor

By Samantha Sinclair Staff Writer   Lavonia — Lavonia has a new municipal judge. Christopher Dyal was appointed to the position by the Lavonia City Council Nov. 7. Dyal is an attorney with Dyal Jenkins in Elberton, and has practiced law for more than five years.
Jeff Jacques will rejoin the Franklin County Board of Commissioners in December as its new chairman.

Jeff Jacques will rejoin the Franklin County Board of Commissioners in December as its new chairman.

Yes to Jacques, SPLOST

By Shane Scoggins Publisher   CARNESVILLE – Jeff Jacques will rejoin the Franklin County Board of Commissioners in December as its new chairman.
A fireworks show was the finale of a dedication event Sunday for the City of Royston’s new amphitheater. (Photo by Scoggins)

A fireworks show was the finale of a dedication event Sunday for the City of Royston’s new amphitheater. (Photo by Scoggins)

Royston dedicates amphitheater, Williams Stage

By Shane Scoggins Publisher   ROYSTON – Mayor Keith Turman stood Sunday on what had just been named the Steve and Robin Williams Stage at Royston’s new amphitheater. “This amphitheater is going to be the start of great things for us, this community,” Turman said.
Calmat Co., a subsidiary of Vulcan Materials, filed suit Aug. 26 in Franklin County Superior Court against Franklin County, the board of commissioners, Kyle Foster, Robert Franklin and Eddie Wester.

Calmat Co., a subsidiary of Vulcan Materials, filed suit Aug. 26 in Franklin County Superior Court against Franklin County, the board of commissioners, Kyle Foster, Robert Franklin and Eddie Wester.

County responds to quarry lawsuit

By Shane Scoggins Publisher   CARNESVILLE – Franklin County has asked a Superior Court judge to dismiss to a lawsuit brought by a company seeking to build a quarry outside Lavonia.
Roy Gandy holds a photo of himself during his time in the U.S. Navy. (Photo by Sinclair)

Roy Gandy holds a photo of himself during his time in the U.S. Navy. (Photo by Sinclair)

Royston man took message of beginning of Korean War

By Samantha Sinclair Staff Writer   ROYSTON — At just about midnight on June 25, 1950, the tapping started. A message was coming through, and Roy Gandy was the only radioman on night duty in the radio room for Fleet Air Wing One stationed in Guam.
Alliance Supply and Piping LLC announced a $4.5 million expansion on Gerrard Road in Lavonia.

Alliance Supply and Piping LLC announced a $4.5 million expansion on Gerrard Road in Lavonia.

Alliance Supply to expand

From staff reports   LAVONIA – A Franklin County company that makes supplies for the heating and air industry is investing $4.5 million to expand its operations in the Gerrard Road industrial park.