Katherine Gray (top photo) helps out magician and ventriloquist Keith Karnok as he performs for the Lavonia Carnegie Library’s summer reading program on Tuesday.
Thursday, June 4, 2026
LAVONIA – Katherine Gray (top photo) helps out magician and ventriloquist Keith Karnok as he performs for the Lavonia Carnegie Library’s summer reading program on Tuesday. Karnok, a retired UGA professor, provides educational shows for schools, libraries, festivals and birthday parties.
Carnesville may be facing a summer without the use of its splash pad.
A Franklin County Animal Control Ordinance gained final, unanimous, approval Monday night.
Franklin County native Crystal Carey testifies before the U.S. Senate’s Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions as part of the process to become the General Counsel of the National Labor Relations Board. (Photo courtesy of the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions)
After months of complaint and work, the Franklin County Commissioners passed the county’s first animal control ordinance.
Joy and peace are rightly common themes for Christmas messages in churches and cards this time of year.
Celebrate Christmas by recalling favorite Christmas memories along with these Franklin County citizens.
The Franklin Little League Coach Pitch Softball team went undefeated to win the District 7 Championship Sunday in Elberton.
Eli Cooling, who was recently named All-Region 8AA Player of the Year, reacts after a goal in Franklin County’s first ever state playoff game victory.
Will Gipson comes to the line to win the Georgia Class AA State Championship in the 1,600 meters Thursday in Athens. The win was Gipson’s third state championship in the last year. He added a fourth, in the 3,200 meters, later in the same meet. (Photos by Shane Scoggins)
With a unanimous vote Monday, the state Senate gave final approval to a bill that will distribute tax rebates worth $250 to individuals and $500 to married couples.
There are many factors that affect the value of lakefront properties, including the view, year-round water depth, dock rights, dock permits, slope of the lot and Corps of Engineers restrictions.
Kim Caudell of Toccoa captured this photo of her sons, Britt and Benjamin, celebrating Independence Day at Lake Hartwell. Caudell won $100 for her photo, which was featured on the cover of the 2025 summer edition of Lake Living magazine.
On this Memorial Day, we remember those Franklin County citizens who have given all to protect our liberties. This video was shot at the American Legion Post in Lavonia, where crosses with the names of all fallen Franklin County soldiers are displayed on crosses. (Music by Marlie Scoggins)
