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Franklin County Sheriff candidates (from left) Brian Stovall, Scott Andrews and Mitch Murphy spoke and answered questions March 23 at a Republican Party forum at Franklin County High School.

Franklin County Sheriff candidates (from left) Brian Stovall, Scott Andrews and Mitch Murphy spoke and answered questions March 23 at a Republican Party forum at Franklin County High School.

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Sheriff’s candidates give platforms, answer questions at forum

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   CARNESVILLE – Three candidates for Franklin County Sheriff spoke and took questions March 23 at the Franklin County Republican Party’s candidates forum.
Among those out to enjoy the show Monday were Keaton Burton, Crystal Wood, Ben Head, Kelli Head, John Carter Head and Hoyt Head.

Among those out to enjoy the show Monday were Keaton Burton, Crystal Wood, Ben Head, Kelli Head, John Carter Head and Hoyt Head.

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Workday eclipsed by celestial show

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024
LAVONIA – A normal workday afternoon was interrupted Monday by a partial solar eclipse. Folks from Lavonia and all over Franklin County put work, chores and school on hold to gaze into the sky with special glasses to witness the moon moving across the sun for about two-and-a-half hours.
Donors Dusty Morgan and Karen Colwell stand with kidney recipient Mason Kelley and parents Tammy and Brian. (Photo by Eavenson)

Donors Dusty Morgan and Karen Colwell stand with kidney recipient Mason Kelley and parents Tammy and Brian. (Photo by Eavenson)

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Wait for kidneys over for Kelley after aunt, family friend ‘Donate Life’

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024
By Charlie Eavenson Staff Writer   Everyone hates to wait. It seems that patience is a rare virtue these days.  But some people have no choice – they sit and they wait.  Almost 4,000 Georgians are currently waiting for an organ transplant. More than 3,500 of them need a kidney.
Papa Johns Pizza is coming to Royston.

Papa Johns Pizza is coming to Royston.

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Papa Johns Pizza coming to Royston

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   ROYSTON – Papa Johns Pizza is coming to Royston. Royston Mayor Keith Turman announced Tuesday that Papa Johns  has obtained a business license to open a location in the Dill’s Shopping Center.

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Harris hired

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   CARNESVILLE – Terry Harris is now officially Franklin County manager. Commissioners voted unanimously Monday to hire Harris permanently for the position he has been filling on an interim basis since August.
Franklin County will be in the path to view a partial eclipse of the sun Monday.

Franklin County will be in the path to view a partial eclipse of the sun Monday.

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Schools offer early dismissal for partial eclipse

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
By Charlie Eavenson Staff Writer   Franklin County will again be in the path of a significant solar eclipse on Monday.  In this area, the sun will be covered about 82 percent by the moon.  The eclipse will begin at 1:48 p.m., reach maximum coverage at 3:07 p.m. and end at 4:22 p.m.
Candidates for the District 1 seat on the Franklin County Board of Commissioners – (from left) Carolee Coker, Chris Phillips, Tyler Owenby and Wanda Thompson – took part in a Republican Party candidates’ forum March 23 at Franklin County High School. Candidate Tim Crunkleton was not able to attend.

Candidates for the District 1 seat on the Franklin County Board of Commissioners – (from left) Carolee Coker, Chris Phillips, Tyler Owenby and Wanda Thompson – took part in a Republican Party candidates’ forum March 23 at Franklin County High School. Candidate Tim Crunkleton was not able to attend.

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District 1 commissioner candidates speak at forum

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   CARNESVILLE – Candidates for the District 1 seat on the Franklin County Board of Commissioners outlined their platforms and answered questions March 23 at the Franklin County Republican Party’s candidates forum in the Franklin County High School cafeteria.
Candidates for the District 2 seat on the Franklin County Board of Commissioners – (from left) Mark Sewell, Cory Pulliam and Sam Freeman – took part in a Republican Party candidates’ forum March 23 at Franklin County High School.

Candidates for the District 2 seat on the Franklin County Board of Commissioners – (from left) Mark Sewell, Cory Pulliam and Sam Freeman – took part in a Republican Party candidates’ forum March 23 at Franklin County High School.

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District 2 BOC contenders take questions at GOP forum

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   CARNESVILLE – Candidates for the District 2 seat on the Franklin County Board of Commissioners spoke and took questions March 23 at the Franklin County Republican Party’s candidates forum in the Franklin County High School cafeteria.
Jason Oliver (left) and Gary Minyard (right), both candidates for the Post 1 seat on the Franklin County Board of Education, spoke and answered questions at the Republican Party candidates’ forum March 23 at Franklin County High School.

Jason Oliver (left) and Gary Minyard (right), both candidates for the Post 1 seat on the Franklin County Board of Education, spoke and answered questions at the Republican Party candidates’ forum March 23 at Franklin County High School.

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BOE contenders speak, answer questions at forum

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   CARNESVILLE – Two candidates for the Post 1 seat Franklin County Board of Education spoke and took questions March 23 at the Franklin County Republican Party’s candidates forum in the Franklin County High School cafeteria.
Candidates for chairman of the Franklin County Board of Commissioners – (from left) Courtney Long, Colt Hart and Nic McFarlin – took part in a candidates’ forum Saturday sponsored by the Franklin County Republican Party at Franklin County High School. Candidate Joe Greene could not attend due to being out of town for a family obligation.

Candidates for chairman of the Franklin County Board of Commissioners – (from left) Courtney Long, Colt Hart and Nic McFarlin – took part in a candidates’ forum Saturday sponsored by the Franklin County Republican Party at Franklin County High School. Candidate Joe Greene could not attend due to being out of town for a family obligation.

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Commission chairman candidates speak at forum

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   CARNESVILLE – Candidates for Franklin County Board of Commission chairman spoke Saturday and answered questions submitted by the public. The candidates took part in the Franklin County Republican Party’s candidates forum in the Franklin County High School cafeteria.