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The Library System of Franklin County is sponsoring a special free seminar for seniors on how to prevent falls. Branch Manager Maggie R. West tells WLHR News the seminar will take place on August 25 from 1:30p to 3:00p at the Royston Library and will be hosted by Legacy Link. She said the topic of seniors falling is close to […]

State School Superintendent Richard Woods is once again seeking students in grades 10-12 to serve on his 2022-2023 Student Advisory Council. Those students who are selected will meet with Superintendent Woods to discuss the impact of state policies in the classroom and other education-related issues. Additionally, they will serve as the Superintendent’s ambassadors to their respective schools. Applicants must be […]

Ladies, if you have ever wanted to head out to go backpacking or fishing or shooting, but weren’t sure where to start, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources Wildlife Resources Division can help with that. The 11TH annual Becoming an Outdoors-Woman (BOW) Workshop, is scheduled for Nov. 4-6 at the Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center. It’s a three-day workshop that gives […]

Watch out when selling big-ticket items on Facebook Marketplace. Scammers have a new trick up their sleeves! According to BBB Scam Tracker reports, be wary of phony buyers who “need” you to upgrade your Zelle or another digital wallet app to accept money from them. How the scam works: You list a big-ticket item worth several hundred dollars on Facebook […]

Efforts to keep Franklin County school children safe while in the classroom continue and improvements are always being made. Scott Andrews is the Safety and Security Director for the Franklin County School System. At last week’s Board of Education meeting, Andrews outlined some of the ongoing security improvements they’ve made over the summer. One of those improvements is a new […]