Hartwell Man Arrested After Shooting Injures Teen at Royston Business

ROYSTON, Ga. – An 18-year-old man was injured in a shooting Monday night at a commercial location in Royston, and a suspect was quickly taken into custody, authorities said.

Deputies with the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office responded at about 8:32 p.m. on January 12, 2026, to reports of a shooting off Franklin Springs Street. Upon arrival, deputies located an 18-year-old male victim from Hartwell who had been shot.

Deputies rendered aid at the scene before the victim was transported for further medical treatment. His condition was not released…

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