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Franklin County citizens are asked to tie a green ribbon or bow on their mailboxes or tree to show support for the Franklin County Rec Department’s Jr. Little League Boys baseball team as they make their way to the regional play-offs this weekend. The team recently became the State Little League Champions in Georgia – the first time the Franklin […]

Royston Elementary School has postponed its restructuring of its traffic plan for parents who pick up and drop off their students. Earlier this month, the Royston City Council signed off on a new plan that turns a three-way intersection into a four-way stop. Royston Police Chief Donnie Boleman told the Roysto City Council the new plan would also change the […]

The City of Carnesville is working with local groups to make going back to school next month a fun experience. Carnesville, along with local schools, volunteers and Step of Faith ministries will be sponsoring the first ever Back to School Summer Fest. Summer Fest will be held August 15th in the Carnesville City Park from 6p – 8p. All of […]

There will be a recount in the run-off results for the Republican candidacy in the State School Superintendent race. Statewide, the Republican run off between Michael Buck and Richard Woods was a virtual dead heat with neither receiving the required 51% of the vote.  Buck received 49.91% to Woods’ 50.09%. On Tuesday, Georgia Secretary of State Brian Kemp announced one […]

A boil water advisory is in effect for Lavonia water customers in the Pleasant Hill road area due to a broken fire hydrant. The fire hydrant has been fixed, but water customers in that area should continue to boil their water until further notice.