The cities of Royston, Lavonia, Canon, Franklin Springs and Carnesville, in cooperation with the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce, are sponsoring a Treasure Trail yard sale trail Saturday from 7 a.m. until noon.

The cities of Royston, Lavonia, Canon, Franklin Springs and Carnesville, in cooperation with the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce, are sponsoring a Treasure Trail yard sale trail Saturday from 7 a.m. until noon.

Yard sale-apalooza Saturday

Thursday, October 15, 2026

The cities of Royston, Lavonia, Canon, Franklin Springs and Carnesville, in cooperation with the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce, are sponsoring a Treasure Trail yard sale trail Saturday from 7 a.m. until noon. One big yard sale will be held, spanning all five cities.

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The cities of Royston, Lavonia, Canon, Franklin Springs and Carnesville, in cooperation with the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce, are sponsoring a Treasure Trail yard sale trail Saturday from 7 a.m. until noon.

The cities of Royston, Lavonia, Canon, Franklin Springs and Carnesville, in cooperation with the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce, are sponsoring a Treasure Trail yard sale trail Saturday from 7 a.m. until noon.

Yard sale-apalooza Saturday

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Thursday, October 15, 2026
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The Lavonia City Council took the first step Tuesday toward creating a Lavonia Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) by passing a resolution to authorize the non-profit 501(c)(6) organization.

The Lavonia City Council took the first step Tuesday toward creating a Lavonia Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) by passing a resolution to authorize the non-profit 501(c)(6) organization.

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Thursday, October 15, 2026
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Op/Ed

Dill’s Food City will be missed.

Dill’s Food City will be missed.

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Dill’s will be missed

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The report late last month that Dill’s Food City was being sold to Food Lion came as a surprise to...
In honor of our nation’s 250th birthday Saturday, we offer excerpts from the Declaration of Independence.

In honor of our nation’s 250th birthday Saturday, we offer excerpts from the Declaration of Independence.

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In Congress, 250 years ago

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Of the three major symbols that represent our nation – the bald eagle, the Liberty Bell and the flag, the Liberty Bell is perhaps the least understood.

Of the three major symbols that represent our nation – the bald eagle, the Liberty Bell and the flag, the Liberty Bell is perhaps the least understood.

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Bell a major symbol of our liberty

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Sports

The Franklin County Lady Lions celebrate a second-place finish in the Region 8AAA volleyball tournament Thursday at Emmanuel University. Franklin has finished as the top public school in the region for two straight seasons. (Photos by Rose Scoggins)

The Franklin County Lady Lions celebrate a second-place finish in the Region 8AAA volleyball tournament Thursday at Emmanuel University. Franklin has finished as the top public school in the region for two straight seasons. (Photos by Rose Scoggins)

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State-ment

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Thursday, October 15, 2026
By Shane ScogginsPublisher 
Senior Gavin Wells avoids an Elbert County tackler Friday in a Region 8AAA contest at Jeff Davis Field at Ed Bryant Stadium. Wells led Franklin offensively and defensively with a fumble recovery, interception and by throwing a touchdown pass. (Photos by Shane Scoggins)

Senior Gavin Wells avoids an Elbert County tackler Friday in a Region 8AAA contest at Jeff Davis Field at Ed Bryant Stadium. Wells led Franklin offensively and defensively with a fumble recovery, interception and by throwing a touchdown pass. (Photos by Shane Scoggins)

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OT bummer

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Thursday, October 15, 2026
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Regional

Franklin County native Dr. Linda Purvis is excited about the new poultry science education center being built at UNG’s Gainesville Campus where she is an associate professor of biology and poultry science. She has been a major proponent of the school having a designated facility to provide hands-on training with equipment students will be using in the industry. Purvis said she still enjoys teaching and having direct contact with the students. (Photo courtesy of Dr. Linda Purvis)

Franklin County native Dr. Linda Purvis is excited about the new poultry science education center being built at UNG’s Gainesville Campus where she is an associate professor of biology and poultry science. She has been a major proponent of the school having a designated facility to provide hands-on training with equipment students will be using in the industry. Purvis said she still enjoys teaching and having direct contact with the students. (Photo courtesy of Dr. Linda Purvis)

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Franklin native driving force behind UNG poultry science facility

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Thursday, August 27, 2026
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Videos

Memorial Day 2020

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)

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