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Lavonia Police Chief Bruce Carlisle said the suspect and victim were in the midst of a conflict that led the suspect to go to a residence on Carolina Lane where the victim was.

Lavonia Police Chief Bruce Carlisle said the suspect and victim were in the midst of a conflict that led the suspect to go to a residence on Carolina Lane where the victim was.

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One injured in Lavonia shooting; arrest made

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Thursday, June 16, 2022
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   LAVONIA – A Canon man is in jail after shooting a man in Lavonia last week. Jamal Tyrese Walker, 22, of 4533 New Franklin Church Road in Canon faces a long list of charges after an incident June 8 around 8 p.m.
The Beach Party in the Park will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday.

The Beach Party in the Park will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday.

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Lavonia plans Beach Party in the Park

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Thursday, June 16, 2022
By Samantha Sinclair Staff Writer   LAVONIA — The Lavonia Downtown Development Authority is bringing the beach to Lavonia Memorial Park Saturday. The Beach Party in the Park will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Neal Gaines, a fixture at Franklin County Middle School during his 33 year teaching career, retired at the end of the 2021-22 school year. (Photo by Sinclair)

Neal Gaines, a fixture at Franklin County Middle School during his 33 year teaching career, retired at the end of the 2021-22 school year. (Photo by Sinclair)

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Gaines: 'I hope I inspired some to go on and do good'

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Thursday, June 16, 2022
By Samantha Sinclair Staff Writer   CARNESVILLE — There’s a lot to clean up when you’re retiring after 33 years of teaching.
The site for a new elementary school - about 124.73 acres of undeveloped land at 5670 State Road 145 -received state Department of Education approval.

The site for a new elementary school - about 124.73 acres of undeveloped land at 5670 State Road 145 -received state Department of Education approval.

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Closing on property for new school set for June 30

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Thursday, June 16, 2022
By Samantha Sinclair Staff Writer   CARNESVILLE — The site for a new elementary school received state Department of Education approval, allowing closing on the purchase to be scheduled for June 30, earlier than expected.
The Franklin County Sheriff Office received a report June 8 at about 2:30 p.m. that George Allen Gray, 62, of Roach Road was missing and last seen June 4.

The Franklin County Sheriff Office received a report June 8 at about 2:30 p.m. that George Allen Gray, 62, of Roach Road was missing and last seen June 4.

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Body of missing man found

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Thursday, June 16, 2022
From staff reports   SANDY CROSS – The body of a man reported missing last week was recovered Thursday in the North Fork of the Broad River. The Franklin County Sheriff Office received a report June 8 at about 2:30 p.m. that George Allen Gray, 62, of Roach Road was missing and last seen June 4.
The City of Lavonia has entered an agreement to purchase the parking lot it has been using for its recreation park as well as the Woodmen of the World building. (Photo by Sinclair)

The City of Lavonia has entered an agreement to purchase the parking lot it has been using for its recreation park as well as the Woodmen of the World building. (Photo by Sinclair)

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Lavonia buys park parking lot, buildings

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Thursday, June 9, 2022
By Samantha Sinclair Staff Writer   LAVONIA — The city secured use of parking for its recreation park on Bear Creek Road by agreeing to purchase the property from Woodmen of the World. After an executive session to discuss real estate, the Lavonia City Council decided to purchase the 2.
Mitchell Thurmond attempts to knock over a cone while using a fire hose during Junior Firefighter Day last week at the Carnesville Fire Department. (Photo by Sinclair)

Mitchell Thurmond attempts to knock over a cone while using a fire hose during Junior Firefighter Day last week at the Carnesville Fire Department. (Photo by Sinclair)

Training the next generation of firefighters

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Thursday, June 9, 2022
CARNESVILLE – Junior Firefighter Day was held last week at the Carnesville Fire Department. Children learned basic first aid, CPR, how to escape a house on fire and got to use the tools firefighters use in emergencies.
Jason Macomson

Jason Macomson

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Chairman to resign

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Thursday, June 9, 2022
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   CARNESVILLE – Franklin County Commission Chairman Jason Macomson has announced his resignation, effective at the end of July.
Sharleen Ayers

Sharleen Ayers

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Royston picks Ayers as manager finalist

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Thursday, June 9, 2022
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   ROYSTON – Royston has found its next city manager, and she was in city hall the whole time. The Royston Council voted unanimously Monday to designate City Clerk and Chief Finance Officer Sharleen Ayers as the sole finalist for the city manager position.
The county’s staff is working at the direction of Franklin County Board of Commissioners.

The county’s staff is working at the direction of Franklin County Board of Commissioners.

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Attacks on county staff ‘cross line’

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Thursday, June 9, 2022
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   CARNESVILLE – Actions by some members of the public toward county employees has been “reprehensible,” Franklin  commissioners said Monday.