News

The Lavonia City Council gave initial approval for the annexation of the property Monday night, and approved zoning for B-3, heavy industrial district, without restrictions the city’s planning and zoning commission recommended.

The Lavonia City Council gave initial approval for the annexation of the property Monday night, and approved zoning for B-3, heavy industrial district, without restrictions the city’s planning and zoning commission recommended.

 Exclusive Subscriber Content

Cabinetry warehouse planned for Gerrard Road

News Staff
Thursday, November 10, 2022
By Samantha Sinclair Staff Writer   Lavonia — A cabinetry business which owns multiple warehouses in the Norcross area is looking to build a large warehouse in Lavonia.
Franklin County Schools was one of 66 rural districts awarded a grant by the state Department of Education for improving school safety practices and infrastructure.

Franklin County Schools was one of 66 rural districts awarded a grant by the state Department of Education for improving school safety practices and infrastructure.

 Exclusive Subscriber Content

State awards safety grant to schools

News Staff
Thursday, November 10, 2022
By Samantha Sinclair Staff Writer   Carnesville —Franklin County Schools was one of 66 rural districts awarded a grant by the state Department of Education for improving school safety practices and infrastructure. Out of the total $3.2 million awarded, Franklin County is receiving $46,988.

 Exclusive Subscriber Content

Canon approves license for new used car lot

News Staff
Thursday, November 10, 2022
By Samantha Sinclair Staff Writer   Canon — A new used car lot is coming downtown. The Canon City Council approved a business license for Miles Massey to operate B&M Autos where he currently owns Monkey Motorsports and Automotive, a service and repair business.
The Franklin-Hart Airport Authority is a separate political body charged with managing the Franklin-Hart County Airport in Canon.

The Franklin-Hart Airport Authority is a separate political body charged with managing the Franklin-Hart County Airport in Canon.

 Exclusive Subscriber Content

Powell forwards Hart request to look into airport records

News Staff
Thursday, November 10, 2022
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   HARTWELL – State Rep. Alan Powell said Tuesday he has forwarded a request made by Hart County commissioners to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation asking for help finding missing airport authority records. Hart County commissioners voted Oct.
The Franklin County Board of Education plans to approve $310,203.74 in architect fees for the design work completed on the new elementary school at its regular meeting Monday night.

The Franklin County Board of Education plans to approve $310,203.74 in architect fees for the design work completed on the new elementary school at its regular meeting Monday night.

 Exclusive Subscriber Content

School board to vote on funds for school design

News Staff
Thursday, November 10, 2022
By Samantha Sinclair Staff Writer   Carnesville — The Franklin County Board of Education plans to approve $310,203.74 in architect fees for the design work completed on the new elementary school at its regular meeting Monday night.

 Exclusive Subscriber Content

Firefighter training center approved

News Staff
Thursday, November 10, 2022
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   CARNESVILLE – Franklin County commissioners voted unanimously Monday to build a new training facility for local fire departments. The facility, to be built off of Hubbard Road behind the Franklin County School System’s bus shop, will cost $458,841.
The cast performs a scene from “A Fairy Tale Christmas Carol,” which opens Nov. 18 at the Lavonia Cultural Center.

The cast performs a scene from “A Fairy Tale Christmas Carol,” which opens Nov. 18 at the Lavonia Cultural Center.

 Exclusive Subscriber Content

FCP to present 'Fairy Tale Christmas Carol'

News Staff
Thursday, November 10, 2022
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   LAVONIA – “A Fairy Tale Christmas Carol” will return to the stage at the Lavonia Cultural Center Nov. 18-20. The performance will be a reprisal of the same show, which was originally performed by Franklin Community Players (FCP) seven years ago.
Jennifer Sigala hands out a cup of coffee in the Lion's Brew, a new coffee shop that will open Nov. 16 at Franklin County High School. (Photo by Sinclair)

Jennifer Sigala hands out a cup of coffee in the Lion's Brew, a new coffee shop that will open Nov. 16 at Franklin County High School. (Photo by Sinclair)

 Exclusive Subscriber Content

Lions brew up coffee shop to learn business skills

News Staff
Thursday, November 10, 2022
By Samantha Sinclair Staff Writer   Carnesville — Franklin County High School will soon have a caffeinated way to start the day.
Jones Street Extension, which runs for a short distance from Grogan Street to the redlight at the intersection of Augusta Road and West Avenue, will be made a dead end.

Jones Street Extension, which runs for a short distance from Grogan Street to the redlight at the intersection of Augusta Road and West Avenue, will be made a dead end.

 Exclusive Subscriber Content

Jones Street Extension to dead end

News Staff
Thursday, November 10, 2022
By Samantha Sinclair Staff Writer   Lavonia — The Lavonia City Council plans to make one complicated intersection a little safer.
Candidates for chairman of the Franklin County Board of Commissioners in Tuesday’s election are (from left) Jeff Jacques, Doug Kidd and Courtney Long.

Candidates for chairman of the Franklin County Board of Commissioners in Tuesday’s election are (from left) Jeff Jacques, Doug Kidd and Courtney Long.

 Exclusive Subscriber Content

Election arrives

News Staff
Thursday, November 3, 2022
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   CARNESVILLE – Tuesday is Election Day. Franklin County voters will go to the polls and help decide a long list of local, state and federal elections, as well as decide on an extension of a special purpose local option sales tax (SPLOST) for county and city projects.