Franklin County's pageant branched off the state program and was formed four decades ago when local farmers were looking for new ways to promote their products. Although there are drawbacks to farm life, Hykes said, &#8220what we all know is how rewarding and fulfilling life on the farm is. Traditionally, the pageant has been a competition at which a panel of three judges would evaluate the young ladies based on an interview, skit and speech. Warren Elliott, who served as master of...

Why it matters: Many residents near Dublin are protesting a proposed turkey farm that would be built near homes, a mobile-home park and a new community center that is on the way. Board members recently toured a poultry farm and reported to commissioners that they discovered little odor and noise. Harris and Stewart warned commissioners Monday night that if the county passed a setback ordinance, it could open the county to lawsuits. Other counties have such rules in place, they argued, and...

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