Franklin County commissioners debated who knew what and when concerning a Walmart Fulfillment Center to be built off of Exit 160 on I-85.

An agreement between the Franklin County Industrial Building Authority (IBA) and Walmart Fulfillment Services has been signed.

The Franklin County Health Department issued warnings this week after a skunk found in the area of Stone Bridge Road and Highway 145 was confirmed to have rabies. (Stock photo)

IBA President Tonya Powers (far right) reflected on the successes she helped achieve with the IBA during her tenure. She has resigned effective Sept. 30.

Republican Rick Jackson brought his campaign for the Georgia governor’s office to Franklin Springs Saturday. (Photo by Shane Scoggins)

Lisa Peeples

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)

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)