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Questions about Franklin County’s school program – the virtual learning option or online school – were answered by administrators Thursday on a Facebook Live event. Franklin County Schools Superintendent Chris Forrer and School Improvement Director Kelly Akin outlined the new virtual learning option, which will have 500 students when it begins Aug. 14.

Questions about Franklin County’s school program – the virtual learning option or online school – were answered by administrators Thursday on a Facebook Live event. Franklin County Schools Superintendent Chris Forrer and School Improvement Director Kelly Akin outlined the new virtual learning option, which will have 500 students when it begins Aug. 14.

ONLINE EXCLUSIVE: School system answers question about online school

Kandice S. Eberhardt
Tuesday, August 11, 2020
CARNESVILLE – Questions about Franklin County’s school program – the virtual learning option or online school – were answered by administrators Thursday on a Facebook Live event.
The Franklin County Libraries are filling a hole in their budget with the help of county and city officials. Franklin County Commissioners voted Monday to increase its contribution to the libraries by $7,000, and the Lavonia City Council increased its conttribution by $4,000.

The Franklin County Libraries are filling a hole in their budget with the help of county and city officials. Franklin County Commissioners voted Monday to increase its contribution to the libraries by $7,000, and the Lavonia City Council increased its conttribution by $4,000.

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County, Lavonia increase funds to libraries

News Staff
Friday, August 7, 2020
FRANKLIN COUNTY – The Franklin County Libraries are filling a hole in their budget with the help of county and city officials. Franklin County Commissioners voted Monday to increase its contribution to the libraries by $7,000, and the Lavonia City Council increased its contribution by $4,000.
Franklin County School Superintendent Chris Forrer held a Facebook Live event Thursday to explain the school system's proposed millage rate increase.

Franklin County School Superintendent Chris Forrer held a Facebook Live event Thursday to explain the school system's proposed millage rate increase.

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School tax hike draws critics

Kandice S. Eberhardt
Friday, August 7, 2020
CARNESVILLE – A proposal to raise the property tax rate for schools drew criticism at the first of three  public hearings scheduled by the Franklin County Board of Education to discuss the increase. “The purposed millage rate is 17.0. This is a 1.
Franklin County Commissioners (from left) Eddie Wester, Ryan Swails, Robert Franklin, Jason Macomson and Chairman Thomas Bridges present Jennifer Garner, widow of Deputy William “Bill” Garner, with a plaque containing a resolution in her husband’s honor. Deputy Garner was killed July 19 in the line of duty. (Photo by Scoggins)

Franklin County Commissioners (from left) Eddie Wester, Ryan Swails, Robert Franklin, Jason Macomson and Chairman Thomas Bridges present Jennifer Garner, widow of Deputy William “Bill” Garner, with a plaque containing a resolution in her husband’s honor. Deputy Garner was killed July 19 in the line of duty. (Photo by Scoggins)

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County honors fallen deputy Garner

Shane Scoggins
Friday, August 7, 2020
CARNESVILLE – Franklin County honored a man Monday who gave his life in the service of its citizens. Franklin County Commissioners held a special recognition to honor Sheriff’s Deputy William “Bill” Garner, who was killed in the line of duty July 19.
Franklin County Manager Beth Thomas has sent a letter urging Atlanta’s television stations and the Dish Network and DirectTV satellite companies to finish a process to allow Franklin County satellite TV customers access to the Atlanta stations.

Franklin County Manager Beth Thomas has sent a letter urging Atlanta’s television stations and the Dish Network and DirectTV satellite companies to finish a process to allow Franklin County satellite TV customers access to the Atlanta stations.

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Letter urges Atlanta stations, satellite companies to negotiate switch

Shane Scoggins
Thursday, August 6, 2020
CARNESVILLE – Franklin County Manager Beth Thomas has sent a letter urging Atlanta’s television stations and the Dish Network and DirectTV satellite companies to finish a process to allow Franklin County satellite TV customers access to the Atlanta stations.
Franklin County trails the national average in filling out and returning 2020 Census forms. Areas in yellow and darker blue in the county have returned more forms that areas in light blue.

Franklin County trails the national average in filling out and returning 2020 Census forms. Areas in yellow and darker blue in the county have returned more forms that areas in light blue.

Officials urge residents to fill out Census

Shane Scoggins
Friday, July 31, 2020
CARNESVILLE – Franklin County officials are urging residents to fill out their U.S. Census form. The latest information from the U.S. Census Bureau shows that 52.2 percent of Franklin County residents have responded to the Census.
With the coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic still ongoing, the Franklin County School System is offering students an option to stay home and have school online.

With the coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic still ongoing, the Franklin County School System is offering students an option to stay home and have school online.

‘Virtual’ school set for 450 students

Kandice S. Eberhardt
Thursday, July 30, 2020
CARNESVILLE – With the coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic still ongoing, the Franklin County School System is offering students an option to stay home and have school online.
CARNESVILLE – The Franklin County Board of Education will hold the first of three public hearings tonight concerning a proposed increase in its millage rate.

CARNESVILLE – The Franklin County Board of Education will hold the first of three public hearings tonight concerning a proposed increase in its millage rate.

School board to hold tax increase hearings

Shane Scoggins
Thursday, July 30, 2020
CARNESVILLE – The Franklin County Board of Education will hold the first of three public hearings tonight concerning a proposed increase in its millage rate. The school board has advertised its intent to raise the millage rate to 17 mills, an increase of 1.213 mills from last year.
Franklin County Commissioners voted 4-1 Tuesday to approve a building inspection program that has been in the works for more than two years.

Franklin County Commissioners voted 4-1 Tuesday to approve a building inspection program that has been in the works for more than two years.

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Building inspections program approved by commissioners

Shane Scoggins
Wednesday, July 29, 2020
CARNESVILLE – Franklin County Commissioners voted 4-1 Tuesday to approve a building inspection program that has been in the works for more than two years. The vote came after a final hearing that brought questions, opposing views and some support. The inspections program will go into effect Sept.