Royston News

Annette Phillips Allen, 74, died Thursday, April 12, 2012. Born in Franklin County, she was the daughter of the late James Robert Phillips and Mary Fowler Denny.

A strange set of incidents, including alleged arson, led to the arrest of a Royston man on an outstanding burglary warrant recently.

Madison County won a $1.5 million state loan - the second in two years - in order to extend its water system.

All God's Children Inc. White Buffalo Auction for Adoption: 5 p.m., Buffalo's Southwest Cafe, 196 Alps Road; a fundraising event for All God's Children Inc., a special needs adoption agency; silent and live auctions with auctioneer Sam Williamson, a buffet and musical entertainment; funds raised will enable All God's Children to continue its ... (more)

A 28-year-old Royston, Ga. man was charged with unlawful possession of a handgun and hollow point bullets following a motor vehicle stop at about 8:30 p.m. on Friday, March 16, according to Perryville State Police.