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Chris Forrer, the superintendent of Franklin County Schools, passed away Nov. 11.

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Memorial for Forrer set Dec. 4

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Wednesday, November 23, 2022

By Samantha Sinclair

Staff Writer

A road of concern for a small group of homeowners is well within safety requirements.

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Westclock/29 intersection found OK for trucks

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Wednesday, November 23, 2022

By Samantha Sinclair

Staff Writer

Franklin Springs — A road of concern for a small group of homeowners is well within safety requirements.

In one of his last duties as superintendent of Franklin County Schools, Chris Forrer presented son Christopher his high school diploma as a member of the FCHS Class of 2022.

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Forrer's legacy

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Thursday, November 17, 2022

By Samantha Sinclair

Staff Writer

Carnesville — The “Franklin Family” lost its leader Friday.

Work on a new SAE barn on High Road has been slowed over whether it will be designated a commercial or agricultural facility.

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Permit process holds up SAE barn progress

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Thursday, November 17, 2022

By Samantha Sinclair

Staff Writer

Carry-On Trailer recently moved its Georgia parts location from Hartwell to the building that once housed Kool Farm in the industrial park.

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Carry-On moves parts operation to Carnesville

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Thursday, November 17, 2022

By Shane Scoggins

Publisher

Franklin County High School senior Jon Erik Tripp won his second straight Best Actor Award Saturday at the state One Act Play competition.

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One Act wins 2nd, Best Actor at state

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Thursday, November 17, 2022

From staff reports

Fairy tale characters like the Three Little Pigs will come to life in the world of “A Christmas Carol” in “A Fairy Tale Christmas Carol,” which will be on stage Friday through Sunday at the Lavonia Cultural Center.

'A Fairy Tale Christmas Carol' on Lavonia stage this weekend

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Thursday, November 17, 2022

From staff reports

LAVONIA – “A Fairy Tale Christmas Carol” will return to the stage at the Lavonia Cultural Center Nov. 18-20.

Franklin County High School Principal Roger Wilkinson is hoping to see better Georgia Milestones scores this year with an improvement plan being implemented.

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High school looks to improve test results

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Thursday, November 17, 2022

By Samantha Sinclair

Staff Writer

The Franklin-Hart Airport Authority is a separate political body charged with managing the Franklin-Hart County Airport in Canon.

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GBI responds to Hart request regarding airport records

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Thursday, November 17, 2022

By Shane Scoggins

Publisher

Christopher Dyal was appointed to the position by the Lavonia City Council Nov. 7.

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Lavonia names Chris Dyal city court judge, appoints solicitor

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Thursday, November 17, 2022

By Samantha Sinclair

Staff Writer

Lavonia — Lavonia has a new municipal judge.