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Census reports increase in local population

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Thursday, July 7, 2022
By Shane Scoggins Publisher and Rebecca Grapevine Capitol Beat News Service   Franklin County’s population has gone up about 1.5 percent in the past year, new estimates by the U.S. Census Bureau show.
Two bicyclers race to the finish Sunday in the Tour of North Georgia stop at Franklin County High School (Photo by Scoggins)

Two bicyclers race to the finish Sunday in the Tour of North Georgia stop at Franklin County High School (Photo by Scoggins)

A pass at the finish line

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Thursday, June 30, 2022
CARNESVILLE – The Tour of North Georgia brought around 200 bicycle racers to Franklin County High School Sunday for competition in a USA Cycling sanctioned race.
Coach David Skelly teaches campers where to look after running to first base during the second day of baseball camp. (Photo by Sinclair)

Coach David Skelly teaches campers where to look after running to first base during the second day of baseball camp. (Photo by Sinclair)

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Fostering the future

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Thursday, June 23, 2022
By Samantha Sinclair Staff Writer   CARNESVILLE — Franklin County Lions Baseball Camp was held this week at Rocky Ford Park with 43 kids ages 6-11.
The Tour of North Georgia race first came to Franklin County last summer.

The Tour of North Georgia race first came to Franklin County last summer.

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Bike tour will finish in Frankin County this weekend

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Thursday, June 23, 2022
By Samantha Sinclair Staff Writer   CARNESVILLE — The Tour of North Georgia bike race will return to Franklin County High School this weekend. The USA Cycling sanctioned race plans to bring 250-300 cyclists to the school Sunday for its third day and fourth stage of racing in area.
Brody Kellum and Carson Thompson took second place in the Georgia Bass Nation High School Junior state championship on Lake Hartwell last week after winning the tour’s Angler of the Year honor. (Photo by Scoggins)

Brody Kellum and Carson Thompson took second place in the Georgia Bass Nation High School Junior state championship on Lake Hartwell last week after winning the tour’s Angler of the Year honor. (Photo by Scoggins)

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Anglers of the Year: Kellum, Thompson earn spot in nationals, take 2nd at state

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Thursday, June 9, 2022
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   Two Franklin County fishing team members were officially awarded Angler of the Year honors this past weekend, earned a spot in the national tournament and finished second in the state championship on Lake Hartwell.
Kayne Jinks, Dee Oliver, and Lawson Gailey were each named to Georgia Dugout Preview Magazine’s Class AAA All-State team for the second year in a row.

Kayne Jinks, Dee Oliver, and Lawson Gailey were each named to Georgia Dugout Preview Magazine’s Class AAA All-State team for the second year in a row.

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Lions make All-State team

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Thursday, June 9, 2022
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   Six Franklin County Lion baseball players were named to the Class AAA All-State Team or received honorable mention. The All-State team was announced by Georgia Dugout Preview Magazine.
All-Region 8AAA honors went to Franklin County baseball Lions (from left) Chandler Coulter, Dee Oliver, A.J. Peeples, Ty Peeples, Miles Dodd, Kayne Jinks and Lawson Gailey. They are pictured with Coach David Skelly. (Photo courtesy of Christy Dodd)

All-Region 8AAA honors went to Franklin County baseball Lions (from left) Chandler Coulter, Dee Oliver, A.J. Peeples, Ty Peeples, Miles Dodd, Kayne Jinks and Lawson Gailey. They are pictured with Coach David Skelly. (Photo courtesy of Christy Dodd)

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Lions earn All-Region 8AAA baseball honors

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Thursday, May 26, 2022
Six Franklin County Lion baseball players were named to the All-Region 8AAA team for the 2022 season, with a seventh named Honorable Mention. The Lions won their second consecutive Region 8AAA championship this past season and had only one loss in region play.
Keylan “Red” Rutledge, fresh off winning a AAA State Championship in shot put, gives pointers to future Lion athletes Tuesday during the Junior Olympics. (Photo by Scoggins)

Keylan “Red” Rutledge, fresh off winning a AAA State Championship in shot put, gives pointers to future Lion athletes Tuesday during the Junior Olympics. (Photo by Scoggins)

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Red wins state shot title

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Thursday, May 19, 2022
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   Keylan Rutledge dominated the first five attempts in the shot put competition at AAA State Championships Thursday in Carrollton. But it still took one last scream-aided throw to win the state championship.
Franklin County baseball seniors (from left) Bryson Halbrook, Lawson Gailey, Miles Dodd, Chandler Coulter, Kayne Jinks, Landon Bruce, A.J. Peeples and Connor Nolan led the Lions to a 27-8 season, a Region 8AAA championship and a spot in the state quarterfinals this season.

Franklin County baseball seniors (from left) Bryson Halbrook, Lawson Gailey, Miles Dodd, Chandler Coulter, Kayne Jinks, Landon Bruce, A.J. Peeples and Connor Nolan led the Lions to a 27-8 season, a Region 8AAA championship and a spot in the state quarterfinals this season.

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Game of inches

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Thursday, May 19, 2022
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   The Franklin County Lions came so, so close to advancing to the state baseball semifinals last week.
Franklin County Lady Lion hurdler Lexi Knox (far right) finished on the podium twice at the State Track Championships. Knox was fifth in the 100 meter hurdles and eight in the 300 meter hurdles. (Photo courtesy of Franklin County Track)

Franklin County Lady Lion hurdler Lexi Knox (far right) finished on the podium twice at the State Track Championships. Knox was fifth in the 100 meter hurdles and eight in the 300 meter hurdles. (Photo courtesy of Franklin County Track)

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Track teams bring home medals from state meet

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Thursday, May 19, 2022
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   The Franklin County track team brought home one state title and several podium finishes from the 2022 GHSA AAA State Championship last week.