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A third seat on the Royston City Council will be contested on the Nov. 2 city election ballot.

A third seat on the Royston City Council will be contested on the Nov. 2 city election ballot.

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Post 2 seat in Royston to be contested Nov. 2

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Thursday, September 16, 2021
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   ROYSTON – A third seat on the Royston City Council will be contested on the Nov. 2 city election ballot. Two candidates – Jason Phillips and Bob Hollingsworth – filed to run for the Post 2 seat.
The number of Franklin County School students positive for COVID or quarantined is trending downward over the past four weeks.

The number of Franklin County School students positive for COVID or quarantined is trending downward over the past four weeks.

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Local COVID cases decrease

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Thursday, September 16, 2021
By Samantha Sinclair Staff Writer   CARNESVILLE — COVID infections and quarantines continue to trend down in Franklin County Schools, as well as in the county as a whole.
(Photo by Scoggins)

(Photo by Scoggins)

Festival season begins

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Thursday, September 9, 2021
CARNESVILLE – Classic cars and a cake walk that participants could dance to were just two of the attractions in the Carnesville Fall Festival over the weekend.
In March, the Franklin County Health Department and District 2 Public Health offered vaccine clinics in the school buildings for Franklin County Schools employees. Now, the school system is encouraging vaccinations with a $300 incentive. (Photo by Sinclair)

In March, the Franklin County Health Department and District 2 Public Health offered vaccine clinics in the school buildings for Franklin County Schools employees. Now, the school system is encouraging vaccinations with a $300 incentive. (Photo by Sinclair)

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A shot for $300

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Thursday, September 9, 2021
By Samantha Sinclair Staff Writer   CARNESVILLE –  Teachers were given a new reason to get vaccinated Friday.
Qualifying will open Monday in a special election for a seat on the Royston City Council.

Qualifying will open Monday in a special election for a seat on the Royston City Council.

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Qualifying opens Monday for Royston special election

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Thursday, September 9, 2021
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   ROYSTON – Qualifying will open Monday in a special election for a seat on the Royston City Council. Candidates may sign up to run for the Post 2 seat Sept. 13-15 from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. at Royston City Hall.
Overall, the cities reported an increase in population of 232 residents from the 2010 count.

Overall, the cities reported an increase in population of 232 residents from the 2010 count.

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Franklin Springs, Carnesville biggest gainers from Census

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Thursday, September 9, 2021
By Samantha Sinclair Staff Writer and Shane Scoggins Publisher   The number of Franklin County residents living in cities increased in the last 10 years, but not by much. And while three of the county’s municipalities saw growth in official population counts, two others went down in numbers.
Girl Scout Juniors Kate Graham and Charlie Smith check to make sure the bench they are building is level.

Girl Scout Juniors Kate Graham and Charlie Smith check to make sure the bench they are building is level.

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Girl Scouts donate Buddy Benches

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Thursday, September 2, 2021
By Samantha Sinclair Staff Writer   All three elementary schools now have a way for kids who are lonely at recess to make friends. Girl Scout Troop 12821 built and donated Buddy Benches to the schools’ playgrounds.
While school COVID cases are trending down, the county's COVID cases continue to increase, as seen in data provided by the Georgia Department of Public Health.

While school COVID cases are trending down, the county's COVID cases continue to increase, as seen in data provided by the Georgia Department of Public Health.

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Viral trends

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Thursday, September 2, 2021
By Samantha Sinclair Staff Writer   CARNESVILLE — Franklin County Schools reported a major reduction Tuesday in the number of students quarantined. Out of 3,630 students, a total of 368 students were quarantined for possible exposure to COVID-19 or for testing positive for the virus.
Paul Crawford will fill a temporary vacancy on the Royston City Council.

Paul Crawford will fill a temporary vacancy on the Royston City Council.

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Crawford picked to fill Royston seat

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Thursday, September 2, 2021
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   ROYSTON – Paul Crawford will fill a temporary vacancy on the Royston City Council. Crawford, a retired businessman, was appointed Tuesday to the vacant Post 2 seat by vote of the council. “It’s an honor and a privilege,” Crawford said Wednesday of his appointment.