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Head Lion leaves post with pride

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Thursday, December 1, 2022

By Shane Scoggins

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Carlisle retires from Lavonia P.D.

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Thursday, December 1, 2022

By Samantha Sinclair

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Lavonia — Lavonia will have to begin its search for its new chief of police earlier than expected.

The community has shown its support for the Northeast Georgia Animal Shelter through a gourmet dinner and silent auction fundraiser at Sweet Combs of Honey on Nov. 15 (above) as well as a Yappy Hour including The Plant Peddler at Southern Origin Meadery on Nov. 17.

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Local support brings shelter closer to building goal

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Thursday, December 1, 2022

By Samantha Sinclair

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Connie Oliver and her mom Francine Elsner enjoy time together about four years ago. Elsner passed away two years ago, and Oliver recently started a nonprofit named after her.

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Francine’s House seeks funds to help single moms

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Thursday, December 1, 2022

By Samantha Sinclair

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Carnesville — Connie Oliver has a dream to help single mothers.

The Franklin Springs City Council had to suspend A&A Royston LLC’s alcohol license Tuesday night after its business, Dixie Dale, was caught selling alcohol to an underage person.

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Council suspends Dixie Dale alcohol license

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Thursday, December 1, 2022

By Samantha Sinclair

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Franklin Springs — There will be one less place to purchase alcohol this month in Franklin Springs.

Jason Oliver's last day as athletic director and contracted services director will be Nov. 30.

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Now hiring for A.D.

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Wednesday, November 23, 2022

By Samantha Sinclair

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Carnesville — Franklin County Schools is searching for its next athletic director.

The Bells — Lance, Camellia, and Toshia — enjoy a family camping trip in Victoria Bryant State Park. Camellia, who was adopted in March, loves camping with her family. (Photo by Sinclair)

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Adoptions complete Bell family

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Wednesday, November 23, 2022

By Samantha Sinclair

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Royston — Toshia Bell had been praying for a child to be placed with her and her husband.

The runoff election will be between incumbent Democrat U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock and Republican challenger Herschel Walker.

Early voting in Senate runoff starts Monday

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Wednesday, November 23, 2022

From staff reports

CARNESVILLE – Early voting for the Dec. 6 runoff to pick Georgia’s U.S. Senator will begin Monday.

Franklin County Schools Social Worker Nikki Croy accepts a donation of coats and hoodies for Franklin County Schools from Harbin Lumber Company.

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Harbin donates coats, hoodies

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Wednesday, November 23, 2022

By Samantha Sinclair

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Carnesville — Students in Franklin County will be a little warmer this winter thanks to a local business.

The Christmas season will officially kick off in Franklin County this weekend.

Cities kick off season this week

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Wednesday, November 23, 2022

The Christmas season will officially kick off in Franklin County this weekend.

Several cities plan Christmas events within the next week.

• Royston.