Franklin County native Dr. Linda Purvis is excited about the new poultry science education center being built at UNG’s Gainesville Campus where she is an associate professor of biology and poultry science. She has been a major proponent of the school having a designated facility to provide hands-on training with equipment students will be using in the industry. Purvis said she still enjoys teaching and having direct contact with the students. (Photo courtesy of Dr. Linda Purvis)

A look at the race for Georgia State School Superintendent

Heather Khodadadi recently published her first book, “The Night Before Homeschool,” to show what homeschooling is really like.

Taking part in a scrapbooking retreat on Lake Hartwell earlier this year were (front, from left) Helena Barfield, Emma Barfield, Nancy Rowland, Darlene Eades, Michelle Covel, (back) Kelly Barfield, Karen Turner, Tonya Bunch, Donna Ialungo, Debbie Tardella, Donna Goenner, Cheyney Morgan, Andrea Raphael, Victoria Richardson and Audrey Covel.

The Georgia General Assembly passed on a chance to redraw the state’s U.S. House of Representative districts during a special session that began last week.

The Georgia Department of Natural Resources has released tips to be Bear Wise. Black bears have been spotted recently in several places in Franklin and nearby counties.

With a unanimous vote Monday, the state Senate gave final approval to a bill that will distribute tax rebates worth $250 to individuals and $500 to married couples.

There are many factors that affect the value of lakefront properties, including the view, year-round water depth, dock rights, dock permits, slope of the lot and Corps of Engineers restrictions.

Kim Caudell of Toccoa captured this photo of her sons, Britt and Benjamin, celebrating Independence Day at Lake Hartwell. Caudell won $100 for her photo, which was featured on the cover of the 2025 summer edition of Lake Living magazine.