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Tammy Pitt reaches for a return in her mixed doubles match at the Bell Family YMCA on Friday, April 8, 2022. Pickleball facilities are a possibility for Lavonia if the SPLOST is continued. (Photo by The Hartwell Sun)

Tammy Pitt reaches for a return in her mixed doubles match at the Bell Family YMCA on Friday, April 8, 2022. Pickleball facilities are a possibility for Lavonia if the SPLOST is continued. (Photo by The Hartwell Sun)

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Sidewalks, rec projects on Lavonia SPLOST list

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Thursday, September 1, 2022
By Samantha Sinclair Staff Writer   Lavonia — Pickleball and better sidewalks could come to Lavonia if the special purpose local option sales tax, or SPLOST, is extended. Voters will be asked to extend the tax on the Nov. 8 general election ballot.
Local Realtor Shelley Phillips will be a host and production manager for the new season of “The American Dream: Selling Atlanta.”

Local Realtor Shelley Phillips will be a host and production manager for the new season of “The American Dream: Selling Atlanta.”

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Phillips chosen to host cable TV show

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Thursday, September 1, 2022
By Samantha Sinclair Staff Writer   Lavonia — A local Realtor will be featuring the Lake Hartwell communities for “The American Dream: Selling Atlanta.” Shelley Phillips of REMAX Classic was recently selected to be a host and production manager for the national cable show.
Franklin County Athletic Director Jason Oliver presents Jeff Davis with a plaque Friday commemorating the naming of the football field at Ed Bryant Stadium in Davis’ honor. (Photo by Scoggins)

Franklin County Athletic Director Jason Oliver presents Jeff Davis with a plaque Friday commemorating the naming of the football field at Ed Bryant Stadium in Davis’ honor. (Photo by Scoggins)

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Jeff Davis Field

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Thursday, August 25, 2022
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   CARNESVILLE – Jeff Davis’ goal every day of his teaching and coaching career was to “make a difference.” Some days he failed, he said, but his intent was to do something for somebody that needed it or to build relationships.
(Photo by Sinclair)

(Photo by Sinclair)

Groovin’ in the foam

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Thursday, August 25, 2022
Lavonia — Partly cloudy skies didn’t keep families from enjoying the fun at the 60s Block Party in downtown Lavonia. Visitors to the gazebo could enjoy tie dying shirts, playing in foam (as Ivar Cawthon did) or dancing to the Second Time Around Band or music provided by D.J. Magic Mike.
Gabrielle Beutler (second from right) was stripped of her VFW leadership positions after she was arrested last week and charged with false representation as a veteran and other charges. She now faces charges in Franklin and Hart counties as the investigation continues.

Gabrielle Beutler (second from right) was stripped of her VFW leadership positions after she was arrested last week and charged with false representation as a veteran and other charges. She now faces charges in Franklin and Hart counties as the investigation continues.

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Investigators: Fake vet lied about child’s health problem

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Thursday, August 25, 2022
By Samantha Sinclair Staff Writer   Lavonia — A woman arrested on charges of falsely representing herself as a veteran allegedly lied about her child’s health issues too.
The Lavonia Police Department is looking to improve in its abilities to serve the city.

The Lavonia Police Department is looking to improve in its abilities to serve the city.

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Police restructuring plan aims to deal with Lavonia growth

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Thursday, August 25, 2022
By Samantha Sinclair Staff Writer   Lavonia — The Lavonia Police Department is looking to improve in its abilities to serve the city. City council members heard two proposals Thursday night on restructuring and training, which they agreed would be beneficial.
Royston Police Officer Rodney Pilgrim and wife Sandi are expecting their first child in October.

Royston Police Officer Rodney Pilgrim and wife Sandi are expecting their first child in October.

Run for Rodney 5K Saturday

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Thursday, August 25, 2022
ROYSTON – A benefit 5K run for Royston Police Officer Rodney Pilgrim will be held Aug. 27 in downtown Royston. Pilgrim suffered a medical emergency May 27 and has been hospitalized and in rehab since then. He and wife Sandi are expecting their first child in October.

‘I don’t know why you’d go anywhere else’

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Saturday, August 20, 2022
(This story originally published May 26, 2016. Jeff Davis Field was dedicated at Ed Bryant Stadium Friday night.)   By Shane Scoggins Publisher   Jeff Davis peered through the fence at baseball players as they spread out to prepare for a game.
A suit against Franklin County over a proposed townhouse development will stretch into next year, an order filed in Superior Court last week shows.

A suit against Franklin County over a proposed townhouse development will stretch into next year, an order filed in Superior Court last week shows.

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Claims denied

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Thursday, August 18, 2022
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   CARNESVILLE – A suit against Franklin County over a proposed townhouse development will stretch into next year, an order filed in Superior Court last week shows. Senior Superior Court Judge Samuel D.
Gabrielle Beutler, pictured in a photo she submitted after being named commander of Lavonia VFW Post 5897 in June, was arrested this week on charges of falsely representing herself as a veteran.

Gabrielle Beutler, pictured in a photo she submitted after being named commander of Lavonia VFW Post 5897 in June, was arrested this week on charges of falsely representing herself as a veteran.

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VFW leader charged with falsifying veteran status

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Thursday, August 18, 2022
From staff reports   LAVONIA – The commander of Lavonia Veterans of Foreign Wars Post  5897 is facing charges of  falsely representing herself as a veteran.