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The ballfield is on Fowler Street, near the city park and just behind Morgan’s Used Cars.

The ballfield is on Fowler Street, near the city park and just behind Morgan’s Used Cars.

Canon to honor Morgan

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Thursday, September 15, 2022
By Samantha Sinclair Staff Writer   Canon — Canon will dedicate its new ballfield and honor late Mayor Ray Morgan Sept. 24 at 10 a.m. The ceremony will include speeches by State Rep. Alan Powell and the Rev.
The Lavonia Fall Festival will be the biggest it's been in years.

The Lavonia Fall Festival will be the biggest it's been in years.

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More than 100 vendors expected for Lavonia festival

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Thursday, September 15, 2022
By Samantha Sinclair Staff Writer   Lavonia — This year’s Lavonia Fall Festival is going to be big. The Lavonia Fall Festival will take over downtown Sept. 24 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The City of Lavonia is looking for more input for its streetscape project, and is welcoming everyone with ideas to stop by the Depot on Sept. 27 anytime between 5-7 p.m.

The City of Lavonia is looking for more input for its streetscape project, and is welcoming everyone with ideas to stop by the Depot on Sept. 27 anytime between 5-7 p.m.

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Lavonia to seek input on streetscape

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Thursday, September 15, 2022
By Samantha Sinclair Staff Writer   Lavonia — The City of Lavonia is looking for more input for its streetscape project, and is welcoming everyone with ideas to stop by the Depot on Sept. 27 anytime between 5-7 p.m.
Martha and Dennis Long were in London at the time of the death of Queen Elizabeth II and witnessed the outpouring of grief and tributes to the Queen by the British people. (Photo courtesy of Martha Long)

Martha and Dennis Long were in London at the time of the death of Queen Elizabeth II and witnessed the outpouring of grief and tributes to the Queen by the British people. (Photo courtesy of Martha Long)

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Local couple witnesses response to Queen's death

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Thursday, September 15, 2022
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   A 30th anniversary trip for Dennis and Martha Long ran headlong into history in London last week. The couple was in London when Queen Elizabeth II died Sept. 8.
The headline entertainment at the Royston Fall Festival will be Lara Smith and Local Honey.

The headline entertainment at the Royston Fall Festival will be Lara Smith and Local Honey.

Royston, Canon plan fall festivals next month

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Thursday, September 15, 2022
Canon’s Harvest Festival will be Oct. 1 from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Depot Street will be filled with both craft and food vendors for the event. The event will also include inflatables for kids from Jumpingwithus, as well as a cake walk.
Gabrielle Beutler

Gabrielle Beutler

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Guilty plea

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Thursday, September 8, 2022
By Samantha Sinclair Staff Writer   CARNESVILLE — Gabrielle Beutler pleaded guilty Wednesday to charges from both Franklin and Hart counties and was sentenced to 15 years of probation with two years to serve in prison, and ordered to pay restitution which would be determined at a later date.
(Photo courtesy of Rachel Howington Photography)

(Photo courtesy of Rachel Howington Photography)

Head over heels fun at festival

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Thursday, September 8, 2022
CARNESVILLE – The annual Carnesville Fall Festival and Fair was held Friday and Saturday at Carnesville City Park. The festival and fair drew good crowds, City Council Member Patsy Watkins said, though rain dampened attendance at times on Saturday.
Hazel Harker (left), pictured with her grandmother Pam Milligan, recently wrote a letter to Franklin County Sheriff Stevie Thomas about drug issues in Gumlog. (Photo by Sinclair)

Hazel Harker (left), pictured with her grandmother Pam Milligan, recently wrote a letter to Franklin County Sheriff Stevie Thomas about drug issues in Gumlog. (Photo by Sinclair)

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Methamphetamine an ongoing issue in Gumlog

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Thursday, September 8, 2022
• Second in a series   By Samantha Sinclair Staff Writer   Gumlog — Hazel Harker wants to be a mortician when she grows up, but she needs to survive living in Gumlog first. The 15-year-old knows who sells meth, how to make it, and how to use Narcan. But, she has no plans to use the drug.
A student found in possession of gun at Franklin County Middle School last week has been charged with a felony.

A student found in possession of gun at Franklin County Middle School last week has been charged with a felony.

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Student found with gun faces felony charge

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Thursday, September 8, 2022
By Samantha Sinclair Staff Writer   Carnesville — A student found in possession of gun at Franklin County Middle School last week has been charged with a felony. Franklin County Sheriff Stevie Thomas reported the student was charged with possession of a firearm on campus.
Information about public comment at Franklin County Board of Education meetings is posted on the door of the meeting room in addition to on the board's webpage. (Photo by Sinclair)

Information about public comment at Franklin County Board of Education meetings is posted on the door of the meeting room in addition to on the board's webpage. (Photo by Sinclair)

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BOE revises policy on comments at meetings

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Thursday, September 8, 2022
By Samantha Sinclair Staff Writer   Carnesville — Those wishing to speak at Franklin County Board of Education meetings will have new rules to follow soon. The board’s policies on public participation in board meetings are being revised to reflect changes to state law.