The Franklin County Chamber of Commerce announced a merger Friday with the Lavonia Chamber of Commerce, effective Jan.1, 2025.

Franklin County Commissioners discussed several options Tuesday for the future of its sewer system.

Brooks Moorhead, pictured with wife Jessica, has been named Royston’s new chief of police.

Issues with cardiac monitors used on ambulances by Franklin County EMS has county officials looking for a fix or paying $225,000 for a new system.

Franklin County Schools will hold a state-required “intruder alert drill” by Oct. 1.

Community members, school officials, parents and students gathered at Franklin County High School – and the other schools in the county – Monday morning for a time of prayer for protection of the schools after campuses were closed Friday following an unfounded threat in the wake of a school shooting in Barrow County. (Photo by Angela Scoggins)

The Franklin County Election and Registration Office is seeking up to 30 poll workers to man the precincts on Election Day, Nov. 5.

Franklin County’s Charity Henry won the Elite North America pageant, an international beauty and talent based pageant for women over age 50, in July.

Franklin County High School Principal Matt Stowers (left) joins students in reading for 20 minutes a day, four days a week at FCHS. (Photo by Eavenson)

LAVONIA – A contractor for the City of Lavonia demolished the city-owned Ford Theatre building on Vickery Street Tuesday. Most recently, the old rock building had housed Lavonia Masonic Lodge No. 241. Mayor Courtney Umbehant said that plans are under way to expand the Downtown Weldon Park where the gazebo is located. (Photo by Eavenson)