Franklin County’s Christmas celebrations began this week with tree lightings in Canon, Royston and Lavonia. They will continue tonight with tree lightings in Carnesville and Franklin Springs, both at 6 p.m., followed Saturday by the Canon Christmas Parade at 11 a.m. and Sunday with the Lavonia Christmas Parade at 3 p.m. For more photos from the tree lightings and a list of local Christmas events, see Pages 5-7A.