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About 30 motorcycles left the VFW Post 5897 for a ride through the county in support of Toys for Tots Saturday. (Photo by Sinclair)

About 30 motorcycles left the VFW Post 5897 for a ride through the county in support of Toys for Tots Saturday. (Photo by Sinclair)

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Ride raises donations for Toys for Tots

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Thursday, July 28, 2022
By Samantha Sinclair Staff Writer   Lavonia — Santa came in the form of more than 37 people on motorcycles Saturday afternoon. Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5897 hosted the Christmas in July Motorcycle Ride, with admission being a toy or financial donation for Toys for Tots.
Qualifying packets are available at the Franklin County Elections and Registration Office at 7850 Royston Road in Carnesville.

Qualifying packets are available at the Franklin County Elections and Registration Office at 7850 Royston Road in Carnesville.

Qualifying opens next week for chairman’s post

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Thursday, July 28, 2022
From staff reports   CARNESVILLE – The dates and fees have been set for qualifying to fill the unexpired term of Franklin County Commission Chairman Jason Macomson. Qualifying for the seat will be Aug. 1-3 from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. Monday and Tuesday and from 9 a.m.
Families could search for class assignments on lists at the entrance of Lavonia Elementary School during last year's open house. This year, all elementary schools will hold their open houses Aug. 2 from 3-6 p.m.

Families could search for class assignments on lists at the entrance of Lavonia Elementary School during last year's open house. This year, all elementary schools will hold their open houses Aug. 2 from 3-6 p.m.

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School open houses to be held Aug. 2-3

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Thursday, July 28, 2022
By Samantha Sinclair Staff Writer   Local schools are preparing to welcome students back to classrooms next month. The first day of school is Aug. 5. All elementary schools and Franklin County Middle School have posted supply lists for each grade and subject.
The Royston City Council will look in August to update its building codes and some water fees.

The Royston City Council will look in August to update its building codes and some water fees.

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Royston talks over building codes, fees

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Thursday, July 28, 2022
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   ROYSTON – The Royston City Council will look in August to update its building codes and some water fees. At a work session Tuesday, the council discussed those changes, along with possibly hiring an outside contractor to oversee building permits.
May was the best month ever for the current education special purpose local option sales tax (SPLOST V) collections.

May was the best month ever for the current education special purpose local option sales tax (SPLOST V) collections.

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SPLOST receipts hit new record

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Thursday, July 28, 2022
By Samantha Sinclair Staff Writer   Carnesville — May was the best month ever for the current education special purpose local option sales tax (SPLOST V) collections.
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp will make a stop on his re-election campaign in Franklin Springs.

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp will make a stop on his re-election campaign in Franklin Springs.

Gov. Kemp to make campaign stop in Franklin Springs Aug. 4

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Thursday, July 28, 2022
FRANKLIN SPRINGS – Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp will make a stop on his re-election campaign Aug. 4 from 8-9 a.m. at the Franklin Springs Fire Department. Kemp, first elected in 2018, is seeking re-election. He is opposed by Democratic nominee Stacy Abrams.
Mayor Lee Moore presents Kevin Thompson with the Franklin Springs Police Chief badge at Thursday’s meeting. (Photo by Sinclair)

Mayor Lee Moore presents Kevin Thompson with the Franklin Springs Police Chief badge at Thursday’s meeting. (Photo by Sinclair)

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Franklin Springs names Thompson police chief

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Thursday, July 28, 2022
By Samantha Sinclair Staff Writer   Franklin Springs — The city has a police chief again. Kevin Thompson, who has been serving as officer-in-charge, was named the new police chief during the Franklin Springs City Council meeting Thursday night.
Cadets from Explorer posts sponsored by the Royston Police Department and Stephens and Elbert counties sheriff’s offices took part in a 40-hour academy last week in Royston. (Photos by Scoggins)

Cadets from Explorer posts sponsored by the Royston Police Department and Stephens and Elbert counties sheriff’s offices took part in a 40-hour academy last week in Royston. (Photos by Scoggins)

Royston Explorers host 40-hour academy

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Thursday, July 28, 2022
ROYSTON – The Royston Explorers Post Academy taught and tested the next generation of area law officers last week in a 40-hour course. The academy, hosted by Royston Explorer Post 103, also included posts sponsored by the Stephens County and Elbert County sheriff’s offices.

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Residents: Trucks headed to business a problem on street

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Thursday, July 28, 2022
By Samantha Sinclair Staff Writer   Franklin Springs — Residents of one neighborhood turned to the city for a solution to a problem they are having due to their proximity to a local business. However, there’s not much the city can do for the time being.