County officials are hoping to be ready to bid out a new communications and radio system for Franklin County emergency services by the first of the year.

On Thanksgiving Day, more than 400 individuals, ages 1 to 82, churches of multiple denominations, corporations, non-profits and family-owned businesses joined forces to feed almost 4,000 homeless, hopeless and homebound individuals in addition to taking them blankets, laundry detergent, pet food and any other items they requested.

Franklin Community Players will present the classic play “Little Women” this weekend at the Lavonia Cultural Center.

The Price Family Farm started and was named after his grandfather, Norman Price, who purchased the 68-acre farm off Wilson Road with his brother in 1917.

The Lavonia Police Department is set to receive $250,000 in funding for two new police officers over the next three years from a U.S. Department of Justice grant.

The Rainbow Pantry of Royston is looking for volunteers and donations for families in need during the holiday season.

The City of Carnesville held a luncheon reception Thursday to honor Mayor Harris Little and Council Member Sid Ginn, each of whom will be retiring from the city at the end of the year.

Little Hulks, Supermen and Captain Americas came out to see larger versions of themselves Saturday at Superhero Meet and Play Day at Franklin County High School.

After a negative recommendation from its planning commission, the Lavonia City Council voted to approve the first reading of an annexation and rezoning request made by Jarrett Foods for its planned plant off Grady School Road.

Lavonia Elementary School celebrated Veterans Day Friday by inviting those who have served in the U.S. military for a special assembly.