Matt London feeds mustard to Franklin County Lion football junior Jett Whitworth Friday during the Lions’ game against Madison County.
Thursday, September 10, 2026
DANIELSVILLE – Matt London feeds mustard to Franklin County Lion football junior Jett Whitworth Friday during the Lions’ game against Madison County. Whitworth, several other Lions and Madison County players battled cramps late in the game due to the hot temperatures.
The Lavonia City Council voted Monday to deny a rezoning for a 73-home subdivision on 20 acres (outlined in blue) bordering Highway 17 and I-85 north of Exit 173 intersection. (Map courtesy of Franklin County qpublic website)
Franklin County leaders said this week that they welcome the news of a new Walmart fulfillment center off of Exit 160 on I-85 but are still awaiting more information on what the development will mean.
The Franklin County High School Cheerleading Squad (pictured in last year's Lavonia Christmas Parade) will be one of the FCHS teams and organizations set to participate next week in a Homecoming Parade in Royston.
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.
Coach Chuck Holland tells his team how proud he is of them after the Franklin County Lions defeated Madison County 30-14 Friday in Danielsville. (Photos by Shane Scoggins)
Kallie Thrift hits a ball over the net in a game earlier this year. Thrift has helped lead the team to a winning record for the season after a slow start.
Cheyenne Bennett puts a ball into play in a Region 8AAA contest Thursday at Hart County. (Photo courtesy of Benjamin London of The Hartwell Sun)
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)
