News

Franklin County commissioners may delay a vote on a new zoning map under the county’s new Unified Development Code over concerns by farmers that their lands are being classified as agriculture (dark green areas) instead of agriculture intensive (light green areas).

Exclusive Subscriber Content

County may delay UDC map

News Staff

Thursday, September 1, 2022

By Shane Scoggins

Publisher

Beverly Folsom is working to reclaim Gumlog, where she lives, from a variety of problems that have beset the community. “It’s my little piece of paradise,” she said of her home. (Photo by Sinclair)

Exclusive Subscriber Content

Community aims to Reclaim Gumlog

News Staff

Thursday, September 1, 2022

• First in a series

By Samantha Sinclair

Staff Writer

Franklin County Middle School staff acted immediately when students reported a student brought a gun to school.

Exclusive Subscriber Content

Student found with gun at FCMS

News Staff

Thursday, September 1, 2022

By Samantha Sinclair

Staff Writer

Exclusive Subscriber Content

Franklin Springs eyes water increases for outside city users

News Staff

Thursday, September 1, 2022

By Samantha Sinclair

Staff Writer

Franklin Springs — Water costs may be changing for Franklin Springs customers soon.

Carnesville Festival, Fair set for this weekend

News Staff

Thursday, September 1, 2022

CARNESVILLE – The annual Carnesville Fair and Fall Festival will be held Sept. 2-3 at Carnesville City Park.

Tammy Pitt reaches for a return in her mixed doubles match at the Bell Family YMCA on Friday, April 8, 2022. Pickleball facilities are a possibility for Lavonia if the SPLOST is continued. (Photo by The Hartwell Sun)

Exclusive Subscriber Content

Sidewalks, rec projects on Lavonia SPLOST list

News Staff

Thursday, September 1, 2022

By Samantha Sinclair

Staff Writer

Local Realtor Shelley Phillips will be a host and production manager for the new season of “The American Dream: Selling Atlanta.”

Exclusive Subscriber Content

Phillips chosen to host cable TV show

News Staff

Thursday, September 1, 2022

By Samantha Sinclair

Staff Writer

Franklin County Athletic Director Jason Oliver presents Jeff Davis with a plaque Friday commemorating the naming of the football field at Ed Bryant Stadium in Davis’ honor. (Photo by Scoggins)

Exclusive Subscriber Content

Jeff Davis Field

News Staff

Thursday, August 25, 2022

By Shane Scoggins

Publisher

CARNESVILLE – Jeff Davis’ goal every day of his teaching and coaching career was to “make a difference.”

Groovin’ in the foam

News Staff

Thursday, August 25, 2022

Lavonia — Partly cloudy skies didn’t keep families from enjoying the fun at the 60s Block Party in downtown Lavonia.

Gabrielle Beutler (second from right) was stripped of her VFW leadership positions after she was arrested last week and charged with false representation as a veteran and other charges. She now faces charges in Franklin and Hart counties as the investigation continues.

Exclusive Subscriber Content

Investigators: Fake vet lied about child’s health problem

News Staff

Thursday, August 25, 2022

By Samantha Sinclair

Staff Writer