Franklin County commissioners plan to vote Monday on a new radio system for emergency departments.

CARNESVILLE – Every Easter egg hunter who came out Sunday to the City of Carnesville’s event got plenty of eggs and goodies to take home with them. The city held its annual Easter Egg Hunt at the City Park around its splash pad. Along with the egg hunt, the Easter Bunny was on site for photos and drinks and sweets were available for children and parents. (Photos by Scoggins)

A day perfect for being at the lake was just as nice to spend time getting prepared for lake living at the Lavonia Boat Expo Saturday in downtown Lavonia. The expo brought boat dealers, vendors and other lake life organizations to meet a big crowd of citizens and visitors to town. For more on the Expo, see Page 16. (Photo by Scoggins)

The many candidates who seek local office will meet the public together Saturday at the Franklin County Republican Party’s political forum.

Royston City Manager Sharleen Ayers resigned Friday.

Carnesville will hold the first city Easter Egg Hunt of the season Sunday at 2 p.m. at the city park.

Carnesville will hold the first city Easter Egg Hunt of the season Sunday at 2 p.m. at the city park.

Qualifying last week for local elected office drew a very crowded field for the May 21 primary.

The Royston City Council awarded its first package store license Tuesday but voted to deny a second application and did not consider a third.