CARNESVILLE – A complaint filed against Franklin County commissioners and other officials was dismissed Monday by the county’s ethics board. Daniele Weaver of Royston filed ethics complaints July 9 against the board of commissioners, the county’s planning and zoning board, County Manager Elizabeth Thomas (as planning director) and planning board member Guerry Hall. Weaver’s complaints were the first to ever be filed under the county’s ethics ordinance, which went into effect in 2011.

TOCCOA – One man is in jail and another in critical condition following a stabbing Friday on Williams Bridge Road.

As of Wednesday at noon, four of Franklin County's five cities are guaranteed to have contested elections Nov. 5.

LAVONIA – A fox killed Saturday in Lavonia has tested positive for rabies. The fox was found in the area of Vickery Street and Washington Street, a press release from the Franklin County Health Department said.

CARNESVILLE – “Our booster clubs are our parents and we want our parents to be involved,” said Franklin County Schools Athletic Director Jason Oliver. “We want them to be active. They should be active in any way they can help.” As the new athletic director, Oliver is looking at making some changes to how booster clubs approach their fundraising.