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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

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

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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

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

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On the radio

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Thursday, March 28, 2024

By Shane Scoggins

Publisher

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

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Judge Malcom stepping away

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Thursday, March 28, 2024

By Shane Scoggins

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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)

Easter brings busy weekend

News Staff

Thursday, March 28, 2024

From staff reports

A host of Easter events will be held this week and this weekend.

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)

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A beautiful day for a boat show

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Thursday, March 21, 2024

LAVONIA – A warm sunny day brought out a large crowd for Saturday’s Lavonia Boat Expo.

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

Facing the voters

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Thursday, March 21, 2024

From staff reports

Royston City Manager Sharleen Ayers resigned Friday.

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Royston manager resigns

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Thursday, March 21, 2024

By Shane Scoggins

Publisher

ROYSTON – 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.

Easter egg hunts to begin Sunday in Carnesville

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Thursday, March 21, 2024

From staff reports

CARNESVILLE – The City of Carnesville will kick off two weekends of Easter celebrations for Franklin County on Sunday.