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About eight minutes into the NASA live broadcast, JaBrisha Crosby asks astronaut Kjell Lindgren if he gets dizzy or disoriented while floating. He said the inner ear will adapt, but disorientation can temporarily occur when they come out of a rack. The only time they get dizzy is when spinning around or doing somersaults.

About eight minutes into the NASA live broadcast, JaBrisha Crosby asks astronaut Kjell Lindgren if he gets dizzy or disoriented while floating. He said the inner ear will adapt, but disorientation can temporarily occur when they come out of a rack. The only time they get dizzy is when spinning around or doing somersaults.

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Astronaut answers FCHS queries

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Thursday, September 22, 2022
By Samantha Sinclair Staff Writer   Carnesville — Many classes at Franklin County High School paused Thursday morning to watch as classmates’ questions about space were beamed up to the International Space Station.
As Mayor Courtney Umbehant reads the proclamation declaring Sept. 24 Monarch Butterfly Community Awareness Day, Diane Holmes and Barbara Payne listen. (Photo by Sinclair)

As Mayor Courtney Umbehant reads the proclamation declaring Sept. 24 Monarch Butterfly Community Awareness Day, Diane Holmes and Barbara Payne listen. (Photo by Sinclair)

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Festival to highlight monarch butterflies

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Thursday, September 22, 2022
By Samantha Sinclair Staff Writer   Lavonia — Monarch butterflies will be celebrated at this year’s fall festival. On Sept. 14, Mayor Courtney Umbehant, surrounded by Lavonia Elementary School staff and community leaders, declared Sept.
Water and sewer rates for those who live within the city limits will remain at $4.50 for every 1,000 gallons, Mayor Lee Moore stressed.

Water and sewer rates for those who live within the city limits will remain at $4.50 for every 1,000 gallons, Mayor Lee Moore stressed.

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Franklin Springs increases water rates four customers outside limits

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Thursday, September 22, 2022
By Samantha Sinclair Staff Writer   Franklin Springs — Some water customers will start seeing rate increases. The Franklin Springs City Council approved the changes Thursday night, along with a new tap fee structure. The changes were set to go into effect immediately.
Lavonia is looking to reduce the number of seats required for a restaurant to serve alcohol.

Lavonia is looking to reduce the number of seats required for a restaurant to serve alcohol.

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Lavonia to change alcohol rules

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Thursday, September 22, 2022
By Samantha Sinclair Staff Writer   Lavonia — Lavonia is looking to reduce the number of seats required for a restaurant to serve alcohol. Council members reviewed an ordinance to reduce the number of seats from 75 to 45 at their regular meeting Sept. 6.
The $10,000 award will go toward purchasing instruments for the school’s band program.

The $10,000 award will go toward purchasing instruments for the school’s band program.

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FCHS bands receive $10,000 state grant

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Thursday, September 22, 2022
By Samantha Sinclair Staff Writer   Carnesville — Franklin County High School was one of seven schools and districts across the state to receive a Rural Education Fund grant. The $10,000 award will go toward purchasing instruments for the school’s band program.
A screenshot of the City of Royston’s new online website for Rose Hill Cemetery shows the plots in the new portion of the historic cemetery.

A screenshot of the City of Royston’s new online website for Rose Hill Cemetery shows the plots in the new portion of the historic cemetery.

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Royston's Rose Hill Cemetery goes online

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Thursday, September 22, 2022
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   ROYSTON – Rose Hill Cemetery is going online. The City of Royston is working with the Georgia Mountains Regional Commission to place a map of the cemetery on the city’s website at www.cityofroyston.com.
A water main break last week has Mayor Keith Turman wanting the City of Royston to be able to reach its citizens quickly in the case of an emergency.

A water main break last week has Mayor Keith Turman wanting the City of Royston to be able to reach its citizens quickly in the case of an emergency.

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Mayor wants emergency alert system for Royston

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Thursday, September 15, 2022
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   ROYSTON – A water main break last week has Mayor Keith Turman wanting the City of Royston to be able to reach its citizens quickly in the case of an emergency. A 12-inch water main near the city’s water tower on the Royston bypass was reported broken Thursday.
Astronaut Kjell Lindgren was scheduled to answer questions from Franklin students.

Astronaut Kjell Lindgren was scheduled to answer questions from Franklin students.

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Space talk

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Thursday, September 15, 2022
By Samantha Sinclair Staff Writer   Carnesville — Franklin County High School students will get the rare opportunity today to learn from an astronaut in space. The school was selected to participate in NASA’s Expedition 67 Downlink event.
(Photo by Scoggins)

(Photo by Scoggins)

A happy coronation

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Thursday, September 15, 2022
CARNESVILLE – Ellery Kate Fowler (center) and parents Olivia and Andrew Folwer react to the announcement Friday that Ellery Kate had been named the Franklin County High School Homecoming Queen for 2022.
Evelyn Roach was accompanied by her daughters, Mandy and Marla, at the Emmy Awards Sept. 4. She was nominated for her work on The First Lady.

Evelyn Roach was accompanied by her daughters, Mandy and Marla, at the Emmy Awards Sept. 4. She was nominated for her work on The First Lady.

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Local hair stylist nominated for Emmy Award

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Thursday, September 15, 2022
By Samantha Sinclair Staff Writer   Franklin Springs — Every time there’s a camera filming an actor in a scene, there’s hair and makeup people right behind it. For some favorite television shows over the years, the hairdresser has been Evelyn Roach of Franklin Springs.