Patty McAllister and Hoyt Butler (back left couple) and Pauline Segars and Richard Turner took the opportunity to “cut a rug.”
Thursday, September 17, 2026
CARNESVILLE – The Franklin County Senior Center held its very first “Senior Prom” on Friday at the Rocky Ford Recreation Center in Carnesville. Attendees danced to music from the 1950s and ‘60s provided by DJ Benny B. Food and refreshments were prepared by the Senior Center staff.
The Franklin County Industrial Building Authority approved an agreement Wednesday that will allow a new Walmart Fulfillment Center to cut some of its property tax payments over 15 years, but still pay millions to local governments.
An audit of the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office license plate reader camera system showed no misuse.
Chance Manus (above) works to repair the cannon fired at Franklin County Lion football games. The cannon (left) needed repairs after 40-plus years of use. (Photos courtesy of LaRue Manus)
Dill’s Food City will be missed.
In honor of our nation’s 250th birthday Saturday, we offer excerpts from the Declaration of Independence.
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.
The undefeated Franklin County Lions will host the Crescent, S.C., Tigers Friday for Homecoming for a chance to make more history on a special night.
Senior Lady Lion Avery Burton jumps to push the ball across the net over two Elbert County defenders Tuesday in Region 8AAA action at Hart County High School. (Photo by Shane Scoggins)
Franklin County Lady Lions Savannah Jackson and Reese Smith race each other to the finish line Saturday at the North Oconee Titans Invitational in Bogart. (Photo by Shane Scoggins)
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)
A look at the race for Georgia State School Superintendent
Heather Khodadadi recently published her first book, “The Night Before Homeschool,” to show what homeschooling is really like.
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)
