Author: MJ Kneiser

The Franklin County Charter School System is looking at a FY25 proposed budget of $51 million. At a called meeting last Thursday night, the Board of Education heard from Assistant Superintendent of Operations, Carl Dekker who said both revenue and expenditures are expected to rise next year. Under Revenues, Dekker said the system is expecting: Local Revenue: $18,580,414.00 • State […]

Temperatures this week are expected to stay in the 90’s and upper 80’s. That means the chances for those who work outdoors or anyone outside in the hot sun need to take steps to avoid becoming overheated. Heat-related illnesses pose a significant threat to public health, particularly among vulnerable populations such as the elderly, young children, individuals with chronic illnesses, […]

Memorial Day marked the unofficial start of summer and a period known as the “100 Deadliest Days for Teen Drivers,” which runs through Labor Day weekend. It’s a time when there is an increase in the number of fatal crashes involving teen drivers. Now that school is out, the risk gets higher during the summer for teen drivers and everyone […]

It should be a beautiful evening for the City of Royston’s Monthly Artisan Walk. The monthly Artisan Walk takes place this evening from 5p to 7p in downtown Royston. The Royston Artisan Walk gives people an opportunity to get out in the evening, take a break from the day’s work, and stroll the downtown area viewing local artists and craft […]

Advance or Early voting ends today for the Franklin County run-off election. The election is next Tuesday, June 18. Voters in Franklin County are deciding on four local races, County Sheriff, County Commission Chair, and County Commission seats for Districts 1 and 2. In the race for County Sheriff, candidates Scott Andrews and Brian Stovall are running. Joe Greene and […]