Franklin County commissioners will have to borrow money if it implements a new communications system that will cost around $18 million.
Lavonia will hold its annual fall festival Saturday from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. in downtown.
Allie Oliver is a first-year pig showman. She earned her first belt buckle at the Franklin County Livestock Show with a win in Novice Showmanship.
Some farmers use green houses to grow produce sold at farmers markets in Lavonia and Royston each year, while others just bring the excess from their gardens. (Photo by Raese)
Harold Jameson (above) recently turned 98 years old. He is one of nine siblings, five of whom are still living.
Georgia State School Superintendent Richard Woods presented Lavonia Elementary with an award Tuesday for its literacy scores.
Franklin County is looking for a new county clerk after not renewing the contract for Clerk Jane Brown on Friday.
The large animal barn includes cattle pens with attached runs and a practice arena.
All businesses, schools and other parts of the community were asked to “paint the town green” by decorating in a Franklin County motif for Homecoming Week.
The Franklin County Board of Education announced three possible options for the name of its new elementary school last week, but heard Tuesday that the school’s opening will be later than expected.
