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Members of the Franklin County Lion baseball team shaved their heads last week in support of a team mom and the sister of Coach Ryan Phillips who are battling breast cancer. (Photo courtesy of Christy Dodd)

Members of the Franklin County Lion baseball team shaved their heads last week in support of a team mom and the sister of Coach Ryan Phillips who are battling breast cancer. (Photo courtesy of Christy Dodd)

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Lions shave manes to support cancer fight

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Thursday, March 6, 2025
By Christy Dodd Special to the Citizen Leader   CARNESVILLE – The Franklin County Varsity baseball team, along with their coaches and families, honored two brave women Feb. 26 who are currently battling breast cancer.
Commissioners listened for more than an hour to a room full of citizens with objections and questions about a rendering plant and other issues concerning Franklin Springs and Franklin County.

Commissioners listened for more than an hour to a room full of citizens with objections and questions about a rendering plant and other issues concerning Franklin Springs and Franklin County.

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Worries rendered

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Thursday, March 6, 2025
Commissioners, citizens express concerns after online posts about plant By Shane Scoggins Publisher CARNESVILLE – Three Franklin County commissioners on Monday expressed concerns about or opposition to the idea of a rendering plant in Franklin Springs.
The Canon City Council voted Monday to put liquor-by-the-drink and Sunday alcohol sales on the ballot in November.

The Canon City Council voted Monday to put liquor-by-the-drink and Sunday alcohol sales on the ballot in November.

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Canon plans alcohol votes

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Thursday, March 6, 2025
By Charlie Eavenson Staff Writer   CANON – In two split decisions, the Canon City Council voted Monday to put liquor-by-the-drink and Sunday alcohol sales on the ballot in November.
Franklin County commissioners voted Friday to opt out of a new floating homestead exemption that will cap property assessments at the rate of inflation. But the Georgia General Assembly is still working on a way to address concerns about the exemption.

Franklin County commissioners voted Friday to opt out of a new floating homestead exemption that will cap property assessments at the rate of inflation. But the Georgia General Assembly is still working on a way to address concerns about the exemption.

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County opts out of floating exemption as state attempts to address concerns

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Wednesday, February 19, 2025
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   CARNESVILLE – Franklin County commissioners voted Friday to opt out of a new floating homestead exemption that will cap property assessments at the rate of inflation. But the Georgia General Assembly is still working on a way to address concerns about the exemption.
The Franklin County Industrial Building Authority announced last week that SteelWorks of Gainesville will relocate to the former Latexco building on Gerrard Road in Lavonia. (Photo illustration courtesy of the Franklin County Industrial Building Authority)

The Franklin County Industrial Building Authority announced last week that SteelWorks of Gainesville will relocate to the former Latexco building on Gerrard Road in Lavonia. (Photo illustration courtesy of the Franklin County Industrial Building Authority)

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SteelWorks moving to Lavonia

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Wednesday, February 19, 2025
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   LAVONIA – A Gainesville company is relocating to the Gerrard Road industrial park.
Emmanuel University was honored with the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce’s Bruce Knighton Award for Business of the Year during the annual Gala and Awards Banquet last week at the Swails Center. Pictured are Brian James, Matt McRee and President Greg Hearn of Emmanuel University, Chamber President Cyndee Phillips and Knighton family members Susan, Lacey and Vic. (Photos by Scoggins)

Emmanuel University was honored with the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce’s Bruce Knighton Award for Business of the Year during the annual Gala and Awards Banquet last week at the Swails Center. Pictured are Brian James, Matt McRee and President Greg Hearn of Emmanuel University, Chamber President Cyndee Phillips and Knighton family members Susan, Lacey and Vic. (Photos by Scoggins)

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Chamber presents awards at Gala

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Wednesday, February 19, 2025
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   FRANKLIN SPRINGS – The Franklin County Chamber of Commerce held a historic gala and awards banquet Thursday at the Swails Center on the campus of Emmanuel University. “This is a historical event,” Chamber President Cyndee Phillips said.
Franklin County commissioners will hold a special meeting Friday morning to vote on whether to opt out of a new floating homestead exemption that would cap tax assessments at the rate of inflation.

Franklin County commissioners will hold a special meeting Friday morning to vote on whether to opt out of a new floating homestead exemption that would cap tax assessments at the rate of inflation.

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Commissioners to meet Friday on assessment cap

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Thursday, February 13, 2025
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   CARNESVILLE – Franklin County commissioners will hold a special meeting Friday morning to vote on whether to opt out of a new floating homestead exemption that would cap tax assessments at the rate of inflation. Commissioners will meet Friday at 9 a.m.
Sheriff Scott Andrews (left) presents a plaque of appreciation to Investigator Jimmy LeCroy, who retired Tuesday, after 38 years of service with the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office. (Photo by Scoggins)

Sheriff Scott Andrews (left) presents a plaque of appreciation to Investigator Jimmy LeCroy, who retired Tuesday, after 38 years of service with the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office. (Photo by Scoggins)

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Reception honors retiring LeCroy

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Thursday, February 13, 2025
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   CARNESVILLE – The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office honored Investigator Jimmy LeCroy Tuesday on his retirement. LeCroy retired Tuesday after 38 years of service with the sheriff’s office.
The Franklin County Board of Education announced a change Tuesday to the roll out of the new rezoning map for the three elementary schools. The revised schedule calls for the new recommended zoning map to be made available to the public Feb. 21. 

The Franklin County Board of Education announced a change Tuesday to the roll out of the new rezoning map for the three elementary schools. The revised schedule calls for the new recommended zoning map to be made available to the public Feb. 21. 

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BOE to release new elementary school zones Feb. 21

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Thursday, February 13, 2025
By Charlie Eavenson Staff Writer   CARNESVILLE – The Franklin County Board of Education announced a change Tuesday to the roll out of the new rezoning map for the three elementary schools. The revised schedule calls for the new recommended zoning map to be made available to the public Feb. 21.
Franklin County commissioners pushed back a vote to opt out of new floating homestead exemption that would cap tax assessments at the rate of inflation.

Franklin County commissioners pushed back a vote to opt out of new floating homestead exemption that would cap tax assessments at the rate of inflation.

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Thursday, February 6, 2025
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   CARNESVILLE – Franklin County commissioners pushed back a vote to opt out of new floating homestead exemption that would cap tax assessments at the rate of inflation.