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The Lavonia Lions Club, in conjunction with the Lavonia Police Department, will sponsor National Night Out today beginning at 5 p.m. in downtown Lavonia. Pictured is Lavonia Lions Club member Margaret Ayers presenting Lavonia Police Chief Bruce Carlisle with a check for the event. (Photo by Eberhardt)

The Lavonia Lions Club, in conjunction with the Lavonia Police Department, will sponsor National Night Out today beginning at 5 p.m. in downtown Lavonia. Pictured is Lavonia Lions Club member Margaret Ayers presenting Lavonia Police Chief Bruce Carlisle with a check for the event. (Photo by Eberhardt)

Lavonia Night Out Against Crime is tonight

Kandice S. Eberhardt
Thursday, October 3, 2019
LAVONIA - Thursday is going to be a busy day for the Lavonia Police Department. Starting at 5 p.m., the police department and the Lavonia Lions Club will be hosting its annual Lavonia Night Out Against Crime until 8 p.m. in downtown Lavonia. There will be free food, face painting and lots of fun.
The cast of "Aladdin and His Wonderful Magical Lamp" will take the stage this weekend for four performances at the Lavonia Cultural Center.

The cast of "Aladdin and His Wonderful Magical Lamp" will take the stage this weekend for four performances at the Lavonia Cultural Center.

'Aladdin' opens Friday at Cultural Center

News Staff
Friday, September 27, 2019
LAVONIA – The Franklin Community Players recently announced the cast has been set for its upcoming production of the family musical “Aladdin and His Wonderful, Magical Lamp.” Performances are scheduled for Sept. 27-29 at the Lavonia Cultural Center.
Students and members of the community took part in a Fridays for Future environmental rally Friday at Emmanuel College to bring attention to efforts to clean up the environment and combat climate change. (Photo courtesy of Trinity Duarte)

Students and members of the community took part in a Fridays for Future environmental rally Friday at Emmanuel College to bring attention to efforts to clean up the environment and combat climate change. (Photo courtesy of Trinity Duarte)

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Student outlines goals of Fridays for Future environmental rally

News Staff
Wednesday, September 25, 2019
FRANKLIN SPRINGS – Students from Emmanuel College participated in Fridays for Future, a school strike for climate, on Friday.
The Lavonia Fall Festival will be held Saturday in downtown Lavonia with a variety of entertainment, vendors and activities.

The Lavonia Fall Festival will be held Saturday in downtown Lavonia with a variety of entertainment, vendors and activities.

Lavonia Fall Festival coming Saturday

News Staff
Wednesday, September 25, 2019
LAVONIA – The Lavonia Fall Festival is bringing an array of new attractions and favorite regulars Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in downtown Lavonia. Vendors will offer creative works in gems, fabric, leather, wood, metal, ceramics and pottery.
Franklin County High School's graduation rate topped 90 percent for the second year in a row.

Franklin County High School's graduation rate topped 90 percent for the second year in a row.

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FCHS gets another A for grad rate

Kandice S. Eberhardt
Wednesday, September 25, 2019
CARNESVILLE – The Georgia Department of Education recently released the graduation rates for 2019 and Franklin County High School is still holding strong. The high school has a 90.7 percent graduation rate for 2019, which is down just slightly from 91.3 percent in 2018.
This Facebook post by Dill’s Food City brought nationwide media coverage to Franklin County and Royston last week ahead of the football game in Athens between the Georgia Bulldogs and Notre Dame Fighting Irish.

This Facebook post by Dill’s Food City brought nationwide media coverage to Franklin County and Royston last week ahead of the football game in Athens between the Georgia Bulldogs and Notre Dame Fighting Irish.

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Local grocer’s Facebook post draws nationwide attention

Shane Scoggins
Wednesday, September 25, 2019
ROYSTON – A Facebook post by Dill's Food City brought national attention to Royston and Franklin County last week ahead of Saturday’s University of Georgia football game with Notre Dame. On Sept. 16, Dill’s posted a photo of owner Tracy Dilworth removing Irish Spring soap from the shelves.
Max, of the Franklin County Sheriff's Office K-9 Unit, sniffed out drugs that led to multiple charges following a traffic stop on I-85.

Max, of the Franklin County Sheriff's Office K-9 Unit, sniffed out drugs that led to multiple charges following a traffic stop on I-85.

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Multiple charges filed against trio stopped on I-85

News Staff
Thursday, September 19, 2019
CARNESVILLE – Three people were arrested after a traffic stop led to the discovery of narcotics last week. Franklin County deputies performed a traffic stop on a vehicle traveling on Interstate 85 for tag violations on Sept. 9.
Franklin County Board of Elections and Registration members (from left) Roman Strickland, Alice Black, Chairman Doug Kidd, Sherry MacDonald and Angela Whidby (with County Attorney Bubba Samuels and Elections Superintendent Gina Kesler) prepare to listen to tesimony following a break in a hearing Wednesday on a challenge to the residency of Lee and Sheena Strickland.

Franklin County Board of Elections and Registration members (from left) Roman Strickland, Alice Black, Chairman Doug Kidd, Sherry MacDonald and Angela Whidby (with County Attorney Bubba Samuels and Elections Superintendent Gina Kesler) prepare to listen to tesimony following a break in a hearing Wednesday on a challenge to the residency of Lee and Sheena Strickland.

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Elections board dismisses challenge of Royston council member's residence

Shane Scoggins
Thursday, September 19, 2019
CARNESVILLE – Royston City Council Member Lee Strickland and his wife Sheena may continue to vote in the city of Royston and Franklin County. And Lee Strickland is free to run for reelection in November.
Students chosen for the Chick-Fil-A Leadership Academy at Franklin County High School are (in no particular order) seniors Alex Henry, Alyssa Yacobacci, Brandon Duncan, Claire Conner, Emma Maffett, Jayce Kimsey, Julian Rangel, Keaton Burton, Kennedy Williams and Micah Roebuck; juniors Allie Royston, Austin Norris, Cole Bunner, Connor Hill, Erin Scully, Everett Haselden, Faith Hart, Hannah Callahan, Jean Swancey and Mason Kelley; and sophomores Allison Rich, Canyon Randall, Chandler Coulter, Eryn Vaca Zamudi

Students chosen for the Chick-Fil-A Leadership Academy at Franklin County High School are (in no particular order) seniors Alex Henry, Alyssa Yacobacci, Brandon Duncan, Claire Conner, Emma Maffett, Jayce Kimsey, Julian Rangel, Keaton Burton, Kennedy Williams and Micah Roebuck; juniors Allie Royston, Austin Norris, Cole Bunner, Connor Hill, Erin Scully, Everett Haselden, Faith Hart, Hannah Callahan, Jean Swancey and Mason Kelley; and sophomores Allison Rich, Canyon Randall, Chandler Coulter, Eryn Vaca Zamudi

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Academy aims to foster leadership in young people

Shane Scoggins
Wednesday, September 18, 2019
CARNESVILLE – A group of Franklin County High School students have been chosen to learn one of the secrets behind the U.S.’s top fast-food restaurants. Thirty students in the 10th through 12th grades at FCHS recently began the Chick-Fil-A Leadership Academy.
The Franklin County Board of Education has approved the spending of no more than $25,000 in special purpose local option sales tax (SPLOST V) funds for property feasibility studies to determine the best location for a new Royston Elementary School.

The Franklin County Board of Education has approved the spending of no more than $25,000 in special purpose local option sales tax (SPLOST V) funds for property feasibility studies to determine the best location for a new Royston Elementary School.

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BOE to study locations for new Royston Elementary

Kandice S. Eberhardt
Thursday, September 12, 2019
CARNESVILLE – The Franklin County School System is trying to determine the best location for a new Royston Elementary School.