Elizabeth Busby won reelection to one seat on the Franklin County Board of Commissioners Tuesday, while Kyle Westbrook was chosen for another. And, an extension of a special purpose local option sales tax for schools was approved.

On Tuesday, the Carnesville Planning and Zoning Commission gave their recommendation for approval of a request to annex and rezone additional land for a stone quarry on Highway 106 near I-85.

The Franklin County Citizen Leader’s annual Graduation section is inside this issue.

Two Franklin County commission seats and the fate of an extension of a sales tax for schools will be decided Tuesday in Georgia’s party primary election.

Franklin County High School senior Nava Ware (left) takes a selfie with Lavonia Elementary School teacher Cathy Cavin during the Class of 2026’s Graduation Walk Thursday. The seniors are invited to take part in a Graduation Parade around the county Sunday. FCHS graduation is scheduled for May 22. (Photo by Charlie Eavenson)

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp visited the Franklin Springs Fire Department Thursday on a campaign stop for U.S. Senate candidate Derek Dooley.

Franklin County Commissioners delayed action on an animal control ordinance Monday. Instead, commissioners passed a resolution designating Franklin County Marshals as “dog control officers” under state law.

A head-on collision Monday afternoon on Stone Bridge Road killed one person and seriously injured three others.

The staff of Beasley Tax and Financial Service, which is celebrating 50 years in business in 2026, includes Tommy Beasley (seated), Rusty Beasley (standing left) and Kelley Schulman. (Photo by Charlie Eavenson)

Keylan Rutledge was drafted in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft by the Houston Texans.