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Franklin County commissioners plan to either revisit a decision to opt-out of a state law that caps property assessments at the rate of inflation or look at a higher homestead exemption for the county.
County to revisit HB581 opt out
Local groups provide meals for holiday
A choice for council
The Lavonia Planning and Zoning Commission recommended sweeping changes Monday to the City’s zoning ordinances during a brief meeting.
Lavonia board recommends zoning changes
Two proposed projects, a wastewater treatment plant and a new city park, were major topics of discussion at the Franklin Springs budget hearing and city council meeting Thursday despite the fact that neither item was on the agenda.
Franklin Springs budget hearing draws questions on proposed sewer plant, park
The Georgia High School Association finalized its sports regions for 2026-28 Monday at a meeting at the GHSA office in Thomaston.
Private concern
Early voting opens Monday in Canon Council runoff
Commissioners approved an appeal of the denial of building permits for four parcels of property on Highway 326 and Sandy Cross Road after a lengthy debate last week.
Commissioners overrule denial of inter-family transfer
Gipson won the state Class AA cross country championship in Carrollton with a time of 17:09.6 on the 3.2-mile (5K) course.
