Doing the right thing
The Apalachicola Times
Franklin County distinguished itself Monday with its annual Martin Luther King Day celebration by having it, live and in-person.
With the rest of the Panhandle either going entirely virtual, or as in Tallahassee, postponing their event due to possible protests, Apalachicola staged a motorcade, complete with golf carts, bikes and those walking the route, and an outdoor service in which everyone stood, making the event one of the most physically active MLK Day celebrations in the 34 years in which it has been held in the county seat.
Organizer Dolores Croom said the local event’s founder, Apostle Shirley White, had suggested a scaled-down version of the celebration, which in recent years has meant a large gathering at the Fort Coombs Armory.
By News
Dec 15, 2020 8:40 AM
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Tenn. (WKRN) “A longtime principal in Franklin County has passed away after a battle with COVID-19.
The school district posting the news of George Butler’s death along with a lengthy list of accomplishments on their website. “
“This is a tremendous loss for the students, and staff of Franklin County Schools; he will be fondly remembered and missed as a true professional educator dedicated to meeting the needs of the students. Mr. Butler was a friend and mentor to many teachers and administrators, George also, had a twin brother, John, who worked in the Franklin School System as a teacher and principal at North Middle School. He had a daughter, Lynde Davis, who currently teaches in Franklin County School System.”