Category: News

The City of Royston is working on how to spend almost a million dollars in American Rescue Plan Act funding. At their meeting last week, City Manager Ed Andrews said the City is receiving a total of just over $960-thousand dollars and has already received $480-thousand of that. Now the question remains to find projects that are approved under the […]

The Franklin Community Players will be holding auditions beginning a week from today for their new production of the musical, Annie. Auditions for Annie will be Monday, August 30 from 6-8 and Tuesday, August 31st from 5:30-6:30 with callbacks on the 31st from 7-8. Auditions are for ages 6 and up including adults. Anyone wanting to audition for the lead […]

Madison County School Superintendent Michael Williams has announced Friday that the Middle and High School will be on distance learning next week, August 23 – 27. In a letter to parents and guardians on their website, Williams said, “…the health and safety of Madison County staff and students is always at the forefront of decisions. Please know that I want […]

Royston Mayor David Jordan has decided not to run for re-election but he says he looking at his political options going forward. “I’m just looking at some possibilities. I’ve been asked to look at possibilities,” he said. “People don’t realize I’ve been mayor for 12 years and before that I was on the council for two terms. If I’m going […]

This weekend Georgians across the state will be making a difference in pollinator conservation by participating in the third annual Great Georgia Pollinator Census, and you can be part of it. If you enjoy watching the butterflies and bees attracted to the flowers in your yard, you are invited to take 15 minutes out of your day today or Saturday […]