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Canon to vote on council post

News Staff
Thursday, June 10, 2021
By Samantha Sinclair Staff Writer   CANON — The special election to fill a city council vacancy is Tuesday, with early voting concluding Friday. The vacancy was caused by the passing of Mayor Ray Morgan earlier this year.

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Royston revamps police structure

News Staff
Thursday, June 10, 2021
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   ROYSTON – The Royston Police Department has a new structure and may soon have younger officers wearing badges. The Royston City Council voted June 2 to restructure the department and to allow the hiring of 19 year olds as officers.
William Minish and Cullen Morgan are running for city council in Canon's special election.

William Minish and Cullen Morgan are running for city council in Canon's special election.

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Morgan, Minish on ballot for Canon seat

News Staff
Thursday, June 3, 2021
By Samantha Sinclair Staff Writer   CANON — Early voting is under way in a special election for Canon mayor and one seat on the city council. The city’s special election has just one contested seat, as Annie Wallace was the only person to qualify for mayor.
“It grows so fast,” Gatlin Correia says as he shows hemp plants growing in one of the greenhouses on his farm. (Photo by Sinclair)

“It grows so fast,” Gatlin Correia says as he shows hemp plants growing in one of the greenhouses on his farm. (Photo by Sinclair)

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Lavonia hemp farmer seeks to educate about licensed crop

News Staff
Thursday, June 3, 2021
By Samantha Sinclair Staff Writer   LAVONIA — While it is legal to farm hemp and sell hemp products, it’s not welcomed everywhere just yet. That’s what Gatlin Correia learned when he tried to sell soap, salve, balm, pet treats, tincture, and oil at the Lavonia Farmers Market.
The Memorial Day service was decorated with U.S. flags posted by Richard Roberts of the Patriot Guard Riders, who also participated in the ceremony.

The Memorial Day service was decorated with U.S. flags posted by Richard Roberts of the Patriot Guard Riders, who also participated in the ceremony.

Raising flags of honor

News Staff
Thursday, June 3, 2021
Those who gave the ultimate sacrifice in service to the United States were honored Monday with a ceremony at the new Veterans Memorial Plaza at the Franklin County Courthouse. It was the first year for the annual event at the new plaza, which was built this year.
The Franklin County Lions will travel to Toccoa tonight for their season opener against the Stephens County Indians.

The Franklin County Lions will travel to Toccoa tonight for their season opener against the Stephens County Indians.

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Lions open 2019 season on the road at Indians

News Staff
Friday, August 23, 2019
The 2019 Franklin County Lions football season kicks off Friday at 7:30 p.m. in The Reservation in Toccoa. The Lions will face one of their most familiar foes and biggest rivals, the Stephens County Indians, a squad that is looking to build off of a playoff appearance last season.
Taking part in a groundbreaking ceremony Tuesday for a new amphitheater at the Royston Wellness and Community Park are (from left) City Manager Ed Andrews, Council Member Wayne Braswell, Street Superintendent Patrick O’Neal, Council Member Matt Fields, Mayor David Jordan, Shirley Rosenberg of the Downtown Development Authority, Council Member Kenneth Roach, Council Member Keith Turman, Water Superintendent Jammie Cawthon, Council Member Lee Strickland and Police Chief Donnie Bolemon. (Photos by Scoggins)

Taking part in a groundbreaking ceremony Tuesday for a new amphitheater at the Royston Wellness and Community Park are (from left) City Manager Ed Andrews, Council Member Wayne Braswell, Street Superintendent Patrick O’Neal, Council Member Matt Fields, Mayor David Jordan, Shirley Rosenberg of the Downtown Development Authority, Council Member Kenneth Roach, Council Member Keith Turman, Water Superintendent Jammie Cawthon, Council Member Lee Strickland and Police Chief Donnie Bolemon. (Photos by Scoggins)

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Royston breaks ground on a new stage for Wellness Park

News Staff
Thursday, August 22, 2019
ROYSTON – By this time next year, hundreds of people will be able to gather at the Royston Wellness and Community Park for a concert, a play or other forms of entertainment. The Royston City Council broke ground Tuesday on a new amphitheater at the park.
At their regular meeting Tuesday, the Royston City Council discussed complaints about loud noise in the city limits.

At their regular meeting Tuesday, the Royston City Council discussed complaints about loud noise in the city limits.

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Royston council discusses noise law

Lisa W. Manus
Monday, August 19, 2019
ROYSTON – Noise and debris ordinances were a topic of discussion Tuesday at the Royston city council meeting. City Manager Ed Andrews told the council that steps were needed to address noise complaints within the city limits.
Franklin County and Carnesville city officials were joined by engineers and contractors in a ribbon-cutting ceremony (above) Tuesday at the county’s new wastewater treatment plant in Carnesville. A tour of the plant was held after the ribbon cutting. (Photo by Scoggins)

Franklin County and Carnesville city officials were joined by engineers and contractors in a ribbon-cutting ceremony (above) Tuesday at the county’s new wastewater treatment plant in Carnesville. A tour of the plant was held after the ribbon cutting. (Photo by Scoggins)

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County cuts ribbon on sewer plant

Shane Scoggins
Monday, August 19, 2019
CARNESVILLE – Franklin County’s new wastewater treatment plant is now officially open. A ribbon-cutting ceremony for county officials, contractors and engineers was held Tuesday at the county’s new sewer treatment plant, located behind Carnesville Elementary School–Primary in Carnesville.