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Jonathan Dorn and Mia Patterson practice their magic carpet ride as Aladdin and Princess Jasmine for Aladdin Jr. The production opens Friday at Lavonia Cultural Center. (Photo by Sinclair)

Jonathan Dorn and Mia Patterson practice their magic carpet ride as Aladdin and Princess Jasmine for Aladdin Jr. The production opens Friday at Lavonia Cultural Center. (Photo by Sinclair)

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'Aladdin Jr.' a whole new show for YST

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Thursday, July 14, 2022
By Samantha Sinclair Staff Writer   Lavonia — Robert Tate has probably watched about 50-100 performances by Franklin Community Players. He loves theater — and watching his sister Brooke perform — but he doesn’t want to be on stage.
Franklin County commissioners set the fee Monday at three percent of the annual salary for the position.

Franklin County commissioners set the fee Monday at three percent of the annual salary for the position.

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$288 qualifying fee set for chairman’s race

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Thursday, July 14, 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.
The Royston City Council rezoned a triangle-shaped piece of property at the corner of Smith Street and Dovetown Road Tuesday to R-2 residential.

The Royston City Council rezoned a triangle-shaped piece of property at the corner of Smith Street and Dovetown Road Tuesday to R-2 residential.

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Royston rezones property despite concerns over plans

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Thursday, July 14, 2022
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   ROYSTON – The Royston City Council voted Tuesday to rezone a five-acre parcel of land despite community concerns over a proposed housing development at the location.
Felishia Kay and Gervonte Brown enjoy spending time together at a previous event at the Spring Street Gym.

Felishia Kay and Gervonte Brown enjoy spending time together at a previous event at the Spring Street Gym.

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Community Day set for Spring St.

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Thursday, July 14, 2022
By Samantha Sinclair Staff Writer   Lavonia — The Springview Heights community helped raise Gervonte Brown, and he is giving back with a Community Day event July 30. The event will be held from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on the lawn of the Spring Street Gym.
Franklin County High School Principal Roger Wilkinson and Franklin County Middle School Principal Jason Swiney planned to present the proposed changes to the Franklin County Board of Education tonight at their called meeting.

Franklin County High School Principal Roger Wilkinson and Franklin County Middle School Principal Jason Swiney planned to present the proposed changes to the Franklin County Board of Education tonight at their called meeting.

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New cellphone, vaping rules set for FCHS, FCMS

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Thursday, July 14, 2022
By Samantha Sinclair Staff Writer   Carnesville — There will be new rules for cell phone use and new penalties for vaping in Franklin County schools this school year.
Officer pay is increasing from $16.48 per hour to $17.50 per hour for part-time officers.

Officer pay is increasing from $16.48 per hour to $17.50 per hour for part-time officers.

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Canon approves public safety requests

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Thursday, July 14, 2022
By Samantha Sinclair Staff Writer   Canon — The Canon City Council approved raising police officer pay and purchasing new equipment for firefighters Monday. Officer pay is increasing from $16.48 per hour to $17.50 per hour for part-time officers.
Toys for Tots

Toys for Tots

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Christmas in July ride to be held

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Thursday, July 14, 2022
By Samantha Sinclair Staff Writer   Lavonia — Toys for Tots is teaming up with Lavonia Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5897 to make sure local children have toys to open Christmas morning.

Toddler killed in ATV accident on Bear Creek Road

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Thursday, July 14, 2022
From staff reports   CANON – A 3-year-old girl was killed Monday in an ATV accident on Bear Creek Road in Canon. The girl died at the scene when a Polaris Ranger ATV driven by a 9-year-old boy struck a tree and overturned, a report from the Georgia State Patrol said.
(Photo by Scoggins)

(Photo by Scoggins)

Putting down the carpet

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Thursday, July 7, 2022
CARNESVILLE — Crews began installing the FieldTurf system over the weekend as part of the renovation of Ed Bryant Stadium. The new artificial turf field will be ready for Franklin County Lions football this fall. A new video scoreboard and track are also part of the renovation plans.
The Carnesville City Council voted Tuesday to reverse previous votes and issue alcohol and business licenses to the first two liquor stores in the city.

The Carnesville City Council voted Tuesday to reverse previous votes and issue alcohol and business licenses to the first two liquor stores in the city.

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Liquor licensed

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Thursday, July 7, 2022
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   CARNESVILLE – Two liquor stores are coming to Carnesville after all. The Carnesville City Council voted Tuesday to reverse previous votes and issue alcohol and business licenses to the first two liquor stores in the city.