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Franklin County Charter School Director of Safety & Security Scott Andrews is holding a public forum next week to answer questions from parents regarding what the system is doing to protect students. The forum takes place Tuesday evening, February 21 at 6p at the Franklin County High School auditorium and is a collaboration between Andrews, local law enforcement, and mental […]

Monday is the deadline for local artists to submit their designs for a mural that will be painted on the back of Lavonia City Hall. The Lavonia Downtown Development Authority (DDA) is sponsoring the contest for all artists to contribute their designs for a mural that will be overlooking the new splash pad located in Lavonia City Park, according to […]

The Royston City Council has approved a tentative list of items to include in its updated Strategic Plan. At their meeting this week, City Manager Sharleen Ayers told the Council and Mayor Keith Turman a list of key items had been developed after a meeting with the Royston Downtown Development Authority Executive Director Michael Crump. Ayers said the first category […]

Franklin County Sheriff Steve Thomas said his officers will be back at the high school with K-9’s to do more drug sweeps. Thomas said his office has had several complaints from school personnel, parents and students about drugs at the high school. So on Monday, deputies and staff along with K-9 drug dogs did a sweep of the school and […]

If you’re into one-tank trips you might want to pick up a copy of the new 2023 Explore Georgia Official State Travel Guide. Governor Brian P. Kemp and Explore Georgia, the tourism division of the Georgia Department of Economic Development unveiled the latest travel guide this week. The free, annual publication is dedicated to inspiring travel to and within the […]