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The Franklin County High School One Act Team will perform “Sweeney Todd, School Edition” tonight in preparation for Saturday’s Region 8AAA One Act Competition, both to be held in the Telford Center for the Fine and Performing Arts.

The Franklin County High School One Act Team will perform “Sweeney Todd, School Edition” tonight in preparation for Saturday’s Region 8AAA One Act Competition, both to be held in the Telford Center for the Fine and Performing Arts.

Hallo-weekend

News Staff
Thursday, October 27, 2022
From staff reports   Halloween falls on Monday this year, creating a weekend full of events in local cities. There are plenty of events set for those seeking spooky thrills and fun. • Sweeney Todd, School Edition.
Early voting is being held at the Franklin County Elections and Registration Office at 7850 Royston Road in Carnesville.

Early voting is being held at the Franklin County Elections and Registration Office at 7850 Royston Road in Carnesville.

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One week, one Saturday remain for early voting

News Staff
Thursday, October 27, 2022
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   CARNESVILLE – The final week of early voting for the Nov. 8 election will be next week, with one last weekend of voting this Saturday. Early voting is being held at the Franklin County Elections and Registration Office at 7850 Royston Road in Carnesville.

Historic Fall Festival Saturday

News Staff
Thursday, October 27, 2022
CARNESVILLE – The Franklin County Historical Society will host a Historic Fall Festival Oct. 29 starting at 10 a.m. at Carnesville City Park. The day will be filled with activities, demonstrations and contests, including a pumpkin carving contest. Contests require an entry fee to participate.
Both libraries in Franklin County need Friends to help with future fundraisers, book sales and, most importantly, advocacy.

Both libraries in Franklin County need Friends to help with future fundraisers, book sales and, most importantly, advocacy.

Friends of the Library to hold membership drive event

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Thursday, October 27, 2022
The Friends of the Lavonia – Carnegie Library and the Friends of the Royston Library will host a joint membership drive titled “Friends-A-Palooza” Nov. 3 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Bowers House in Canon.
Westclock Circle is the access road to the Orchard View Drive neighborhood as well as the industrial park on Westclock Extension, and neighbors claim trucks have difficulty making turns at the intersection with U.S. 29.

Westclock Circle is the access road to the Orchard View Drive neighborhood as well as the industrial park on Westclock Extension, and neighbors claim trucks have difficulty making turns at the intersection with U.S. 29.

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Franklin Springs residents claim road safety issues continue

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Thursday, October 27, 2022
By Samantha Sinclair Staff Writer   Franklin Springs — Mayor Lee Moore is looking into working with the state to resolve traffic issues on Westclock Circle and U.S. 29. “We’re kind of restricted on what we can do,” Moore said Monday.
The 10-mill rate has been the city’s millage rate for many years.

The 10-mill rate has been the city’s millage rate for many years.

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Royston keeps 10 mill rate

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Thursday, October 27, 2022
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   ROYSTON – The Royston City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to keep its tax rate at 10 mills. The 10-mill rate has been the city’s millage rate for many years.
Royston will dedicate its new amphitheater at the Wellness and Community Park Nov. 6 with a gospel show, children’s activities and a fireworks show.

Royston will dedicate its new amphitheater at the Wellness and Community Park Nov. 6 with a gospel show, children’s activities and a fireworks show.

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Royston to dedicate new amphitheater

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Thursday, October 27, 2022
ROYSTON – The new amphitheater at the Royston Wellness and Community Park will be dedicated with a gospel show, community event and fireworks display Nov. 6. The amphitheater is located in the large lawn near the entrance to the park.
Gale Griffin, Katherine Fletcher and Dee Neal package toys for children in the Toys for Tots warehouse in Royston.

Gale Griffin, Katherine Fletcher and Dee Neal package toys for children in the Toys for Tots warehouse in Royston.

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Toys for Tots seeks volunteers for season

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Thursday, October 27, 2022
By Samantha Sinclair Staff Writer   Royston — Martha Prather and her team of Dee Neal, Katherine Fletcher and Gale Griffin were hard at work last week pulling toys off shelves and out of bins to fill the Christmas wish lists of local children.
Daryl Keith Davis, 58, of Martin was charged with disruption or interference with the operation of a public school. He allegedly was wearing a full-hooded devil mask that law enforcement seized as evidence.

Daryl Keith Davis, 58, of Martin was charged with disruption or interference with the operation of a public school. He allegedly was wearing a full-hooded devil mask that law enforcement seized as evidence.

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Man charged after walking onto school campus in devil mask

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Thursday, October 27, 2022
By Samantha Sinclair Staff Writer   Carnesville — A man was arrested Tuesday after his actions caused an elementary school to go on lockdown. Daryl Keith Davis, 58, of Martin was charged with disruption or interference with the operation of a public school.