Royston News

JEFF Edmonds was attacked during a robbery attempt at his home. Edmonds sported a black eye and marks to his face arms and legs from the assault.

I know this is the time of year to start winter vegetables, but what vegetables do well around here, and have I missed the planting window on anything? Tedrow: Now is the time to start planting winter veggies ...

Franklin County Citizen On Tuesday, Jerry Anderson Cleveland checked into the Franklin Inn, left his medication in the room and turned down the bed.

The Chandler Hart Benefit Wrestling Show and fundraiser is planned for all day Saturday at the Royston Gym on Cherry Street.

In October 2006 Stephen L. Rucker, 26, of Canon was arrested and charged with one count of murder and one count of aggravated assault.

Staff writer Michelle Morris won't be getting any sleep Friday night. She and many others will be participating in the 10th annual Hart County Relay for Life from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. Aug.

The runoff election for the two Republican candidates for the Madison County Board of Commissioners District 2 seat will be held Tuesday.

Two hotly contested races in Barrow County drove voters to get early start in advance of the Aug.

Most primary contests for political positions in Madison County were determined during the July 15 primary, but two Republican candidates for the Madison County Board of Commissioners District 2 seat face an ...

Most primary contests for political positions in Madison County were determined during the July 15 primary, but two Republican candidates for the Madison County Board of Commissioners District 2 seat face an ...

The male driver in a one-vehicle wreck Friday in Madison County, which also claimed the life of a female passenger, died in the hospital Saturday from his injuries, the State Patrol's Athens post said.

A Danielsville woman died Friday evening in a one-vehicle wreck on Wildcat Bridge Road in Madison County, the State Patrol's Athens post said.

APW Wrestling, a wrestling group based at the Royston Gym in Royston currently is planning a benefit show featuring live wrestling and barbecue to raise money for 10-year-old Chandler Hart, a leukemia patient ...

The annual Franklin County Relay for Life took place in Royston last week, signaling the culmination of months of fundraising from a multitude of people, businesses and organizations around the county.

Probate judge announces retirement Long-time Madison County Probate Judge Donald "Hoppy" Royston has announced that he won't seek re-election in November.

Story updated at 6:46 PM on Wednesday, June 4, 2008 Heaven Bound Ministries Worship Center Inc., 361 Glenn Carrie Road, Hull, currently is holding registration for its June summer camp extravaganza for kids, ...

Ordinarily a routine matter, a request for a malt beverage and wine license brought questions from council members and one question from the floor before Royston Mayor Bill Stewart abruptly ended the public ...

Story updated at 9:36 PM on Wednesday, May 21, 2008 After the turnout of around 2,600 people to Saturday's Athens Farmers Market at Bishop Park, clearly there's some real interest in locally grown food.

“If I made a mistake, then it was through ignorance and it was my fault”

Drake can run in District 4 Election superintendent hears residency challenge BY MARGIE RICHARDS Madison County Elections Superintendent Donald "Hoppy" Royston ruled this week that Democratic candidate Melvin ... via Jackson Herald

Story updated at 7:26 PM on Tuesday, April 29, 2008 Comer residents will get a second chance to buy plants, pesticide-free vegetables, cakes or Mother's Day gifts Saturday at the Comer Farmers Market. via Athens Banner-Herald