Diane Holmes can water most of Lavonia’s hanging baskets and flower pots from her truck with the help of her little dog, Dottie. (Photos by Charlie Eavenson)
Thursday, June 11, 2026
By Charlie EavensonStaff Writer LAVONIA – Perhaps in her younger days, Diane Holmes was a bit of a flower child, but over the past 25 years she’s become known as the flower lady around Lavonia and much of Franklin County.
Some homeowners could eventually see a rollback in their property tax bills after Gov. Brian Kemp revised his call for a special session.
Anderson Dilworth (far right) was presented the City of Royston’s Excelsior Award, the city’s Hall of Fame designation, in 2013, in a ceremony overseen by then-Mayor David Jordan (center). Also pictured are former City Council Member Larry Bowen (left) and Dilworth’s wife, Joel.
The City of Lavonia has been awarded more than $1 million in state funds for its downtown streetscape program.
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 remained undefeated in winning the Northeast Sectional Tournament over the weekend in Augusta.
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.
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)
