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Royston City Council Schedules Work Session on Blighted Property Ordinance
The Royston City Council and Mayor Keith Turman plan to meet for a special work session next month to further develop a blighted property ordinance. At their July City Council meeting, Councilman Fletcher Hodges called for the work session saying the City has delayed creating and implementing a blighted property ordinance long enough.
Former juvenile probation officer convicted of violating oath of office in Madison County
A former state juvenile probation officer handling cases in Madison County was convicted of felony charges recently and ordered to spend time in a state prison. A Madison County Superior Court jury convicted Cortney Jean Gunter, 41, of felony theft by deception and violating her oath of office in a trial that ended on July 11.
Press Release: School Board Recommends Millage Rate, Announces Public Hearings
Carnesville, Georgia (July 8, 2024) – The Franklin County School System announces its intent to maintain the current millage rate of 14.471 for the upcoming fiscal year. Superintendent Melanie Burton-Brown expressed that maintaining the millage rate demonstrates the district’s commitment to fiscal responsibility while continuing to provide quality education to our students.
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