Author: MJ Kneiser

A Florida man is behind bars in Franklin County facing drug charges. According to Royston Assistant Police Chief Brooks Moorehead on January 18 a Royston police officer made a routine traffic stop on a black sedan on Franklin Springs St. For a tail light and window tint violation. During the stop, the driver, identified as 58-year old David Sean Palmer […]

The suspect wanted by both Franklin County and Royston Police is now behind bars facing multiple charges. According to Royston Assistant Police Chief Brooks Moorehead Dalton Bell turned himself in to the Franklin County Sheriff’s office last Friday evening. Bell was wanted in both Royston and Franklin County. Royston Police Chief Donnie Boleman said on the night of Saturday, January […]

The University of Georgia wants to know your recipe for success – literally. The 2024 Flavor of Georgia food product contest opened registration in November but will continue to accept contest registration through February 13. The annual contest, which allows businesses to showcase their products and receive feedback from industry professionals, has launched small, start-up food companies, as well as […]

It was a three-month process but the Franklin County Board of Education has approved the school calendar for the 2024-2025 academic year. At their work session earlier this month, Assessment Director Dawn Osborne presented the Board with the process used to select next year’s calendar. Osborne said a committee of 23 representatives made up of administrators, teachers, parents, office staff, […]

District II Public Health confirms a raccoon caught in Eastanollee over the weekend has tested positive for rabies. The raccoon was found in the area of Freeman Creek Road last weekend. According to Bobby Ward, District 2 Public Health spokesman, one dog had exposure to the raccoon and a member of the public contacted the Stephen’s County Environmental Health Manager […]