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This election guide includes local candidate profile stories, coverage of a Franklin County Republican Party forum and an explanation of the E-SPLOST referendum.

This election guide includes local candidate profile stories, coverage of a Franklin County Republican Party forum and an explanation of the E-SPLOST referendum.

FREE: 2026 Franklin County Voter's Guide

News Staff
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
District 3 commission candidates give views, goalsThe Franklin County Citizen Leader submitted a list of questions for candidates qualified to run in the May 19 primary. The answers to those questions were used to write a profile of the candidate. The questions were:1.
Recently Adelia “Doodie” Miller was showing off her artistic talents with some of her paintings and pottery creations. The 92-year-old said her secret to a long and healthy life is to stay away from doctors.

Recently Adelia “Doodie” Miller was showing off her artistic talents with some of her paintings and pottery creations. The 92-year-old said her secret to a long and healthy life is to stay away from doctors.

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Navy on ‘a whim’

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Thursday, November 6, 2025
By Charlie EavensonStaff Writer GUMLOG – There weren’t many women joining the U.S. armed services when Adelia “Doodie” Miller signed up in 1955.A huge wave of G.I.s were coming home after World War II and the Korean War were over.
14-year-old Heaton Williams sits in his Massey Ferguson tractor that he uses ion his family’s farm and to bush hog fields and harvest corn for local farmers. (Photo by Charlie Eavenson)

14-year-old Heaton Williams sits in his Massey Ferguson tractor that he uses ion his family’s farm and to bush hog fields and harvest corn for local farmers. (Photo by Charlie Eavenson)

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14 year old has plans for farm, flying

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Wednesday, July 9, 2025
By Charlie EavensonStaff Writer CANON – Not many 14-year-old boys have their life all planned out before ninth grade.But then, not many 14 year olds have two tractors, a combine, a long list of other farm equipment and a solid work history that goes back nearly half their lives.
Franklin County High School 2024 Homecoming Queen Haylee Vu conducts the Franklin County Marching Pride Band after she was crowned at halftime of Friday’s game beteen the Lions and West-Oak, S.C. Vu is the Marching Pride’s drum major. (Photo by Rose Scoggins)

Franklin County High School 2024 Homecoming Queen Haylee Vu conducts the Franklin County Marching Pride Band after she was crowned at halftime of Friday’s game beteen the Lions and West-Oak, S.C. Vu is the Marching Pride’s drum major. (Photo by Rose Scoggins)

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Royal conductor

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Thursday, September 19, 2024
CARNESVILLE – Franklin County High School 2024 Homecoming Queen Haylee Vu conducts the Franklin County Marching Pride Band after she was crowned at halftime of Friday’s game beteen the Lions and West-Oak, S.C. Vu is the Marching Pride’s drum major.
Flashing the peace sign in front of a very rare Volkswagen pickup truck are Scott Seward, Lily Seward and Bridget Cobb.

Flashing the peace sign in front of a very rare Volkswagen pickup truck are Scott Seward, Lily Seward and Bridget Cobb.

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Peace, love and Volkswagens

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Thursday, August 22, 2024
Everyone was feeling the hippie vibe Saturday at Lavonia’s third annual Hippie Fest and VW Cruise-In. Flashing the peace sign in front of a very rare Volkswagen pickup truck are Scott Seward, Lily Seward and Bridget Cobb.
A bear knocked down a bird feeder owned by Brenda and Phil Green.

A bear knocked down a bird feeder owned by Brenda and Phil Green.

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Bear sightings reported in county

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Wednesday, June 12, 2024
By Charlie Eavenson Staff Writer   CARNESVILLE – Lions, tigers and bears, oh my!  Well, we have two out of the three here in Franklin County. The Lions are at Franklin County High School and the bears appear to be roaming all over the western part of the county.
The Republican Party of Franklin County held a forum Thursday for candidates in the runoff election.

The Republican Party of Franklin County held a forum Thursday for candidates in the runoff election.

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Runoff candidates speak at forum

News Staff
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
The Republican Party of Franklin County held a forum Thursday for candidates in the runoff election.
At a special called meeting Monday, the city of Canon voted to increase the water department’s tap fee to $1,000, to be more in line with other cities in Franklin County. 

At a special called meeting Monday, the city of Canon voted to increase the water department’s tap fee to $1,000, to be more in line with other cities in Franklin County. 

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Canon ups fees for water taps

News Staff
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
By Charlie Eavenson Staff Writer   CANON – At a special called meeting Monday, the city of Canon voted to increase the water department’s tap fee to $1,000, to be more in line with other cities in Franklin County.
A photo of the 2023 Franklin County Lions celebrating a home run won first place for Best Sports Feature Photo.

A photo of the 2023 Franklin County Lions celebrating a home run won first place for Best Sports Feature Photo.

Franklin County Citizen Leader honored for photography

News Staff
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
From staff reports   LAVONIA – The Franklin County Citizen Leader was recognized for its photography Thursday when the winners of the Georgia Press Association’s 2024 Better Newspaper Contest were announced at the Jekyll Island Club during the group’s 137th annual convention.
Early voting begins Monday for the June 18 runoff, which will include races for sheriff, county commission chairman and two seats on the Franklin County Board of Commissioners.

Early voting begins Monday for the June 18 runoff, which will include races for sheriff, county commission chairman and two seats on the Franklin County Board of Commissioners.

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Early voting for runoff begins next week

News Staff
Thursday, June 6, 2024
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   CARNESVILLE – Early voting begins Monday for the June 18 runoff, which will include races for sheriff, county commission chairman and two seats on the Franklin County Board of Commissioners.