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Joining Cade Gibson to celebrate his signing of a baseball scholarship to East Georgia State College are (front, from left) dad Brad Gibson, mother Rebekah Gibson, Cade, brother Nolan Gibson, (back) coaches Ty Tipton, Demond Rivers, Duncan Beasley, Head Coach Ryan Phillips and Drew Phillip. (Photo by Shane Scoggins)

Joining Cade Gibson to celebrate his signing of a baseball scholarship to East Georgia State College are (front, from left) dad Brad Gibson, mother Rebekah Gibson, Cade, brother Nolan Gibson, (back) coaches Ty Tipton, Demond Rivers, Duncan Beasley, Head Coach Ryan Phillips and Drew Phillip. (Photo by Shane Scoggins)

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Gibson signs to play baseball at East Georgia

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Thursday, August 7, 2025
By Shane ScogginsPublisher Cade Gibson will continue his baseball career at East Georgia State College.A senior on the state runner-up 2025 Franklin County Lions baseball team, Gibson has signed to play outfield and pitch for the Bobcats.
Coach Chuck Holland lines up his 2025 Franklin County Lion football team Tuesday during Picture Day at Franklin County High School.

Coach Chuck Holland lines up his 2025 Franklin County Lion football team Tuesday during Picture Day at Franklin County High School.

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Picture Day for the Lions

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Wednesday, July 23, 2025
Coach Chuck Holland lines up his 2025 Franklin County Lion football team Tuesday during Picture Day at Franklin County High School. The team is currently undergoing summer workouts to prepare for a season that begins  Aug. 15 against Chestatee in Gainesville.
Ty Peeples, a 2025 graduate of Franklin County High School was drafted Monday by the Toronto Blue Jays in the Major League Baseball draft. Peeples has signed to play baseball for the University of Georgia.

Ty Peeples, a 2025 graduate of Franklin County High School was drafted Monday by the Toronto Blue Jays in the Major League Baseball draft. Peeples has signed to play baseball for the University of Georgia.

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Peeples drafted by Jays

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Thursday, July 17, 2025
By Shane ScogginsPublisher ATLANTA – Franklin County Lion Ty Peeples was drafted by the Toronto Blue Jays in the Major League Baseball draft held Sunday and Monday.Peeples, a 2025 graduate of Franklin County High School, was chosen in the 20th round as pick No. 592.
Members of the Franklin County 12-and-Under All Stars are Brooks McGee, Knox Richardson, Caden Freeman, Aydan Threlkeld, Kysen Dove, Boston Kilgore, Wyatt Veal, Rylen Haley, Jayson Lipscomb, Max Westbrook, Tyson Fuller and Cooper Pardue. The team is managed by Kristopher Dove, who is assisted by coaches Myca Richardson and Larry Ballenger. (Photo courtesy of Franklin County Little League)

Members of the Franklin County 12-and-Under All Stars are Brooks McGee, Knox Richardson, Caden Freeman, Aydan Threlkeld, Kysen Dove, Boston Kilgore, Wyatt Veal, Rylen Haley, Jayson Lipscomb, Max Westbrook, Tyson Fuller and Cooper Pardue. The team is managed by Kristopher Dove, who is assisted by coaches Myca Richardson and Larry Ballenger. (Photo courtesy of Franklin County Little League)

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All Stars win 4th District 7 title

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Wednesday, July 9, 2025
From staff reports Franklin County’s 12 and Under All Star team won its fourth consecutive District 7 Little League championship July 4.The team swept the District tournament in Hartwell with wins over Elbert County (13-3), Rabun County (12-1) and Hart County (12-2) to make the championship series.
Franklin County Little League’s 9-11 All-Star team won the District 7 championship and will begin play in the state tournament July 5. Team members are Christopher McLendon, Dank Crane, Karson Adams, Will Oliver, Gavin Harris, Hayden Harvey, Greyson Stovall, Wyatt Veal, Rhett Davison, Brentley Hewatt and Teller Cabe. Cody Oliver is the team’s manager, and Galen Adams and Will Cabe are coaches.

Franklin County Little League’s 9-11 All-Star team won the District 7 championship and will begin play in the state tournament July 5. Team members are Christopher McLendon, Dank Crane, Karson Adams, Will Oliver, Gavin Harris, Hayden Harvey, Greyson Stovall, Wyatt Veal, Rhett Davison, Brentley Hewatt and Teller Cabe. Cody Oliver is the team’s manager, and Galen Adams and Will Cabe are coaches.

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Franklin All-Star squads claim District 7 titles

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Thursday, June 19, 2025
Three Franklin County Little League All-Star teams have won Georgia District 7 championships.The 9-11 Baseball Team won the District title by sweeping its tournament games.Franklin defeated Toccoa twice, by scores of 9-3 and 12-2, and Rabun County 8-4.

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All State golfer

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Wednesday, June 4, 2025
From staff reports Franklin County High School Lady Lion golfer Emily Minish has been named to the Class AA All-State Golf Team.Minish was one of eight golfers to be chosen for the squad.The All-State selection comes after a stellar senior season at FCHS.
State pole vault champion Macy Moore (seated center) was joined by her family (from left) brother Eli, father Lee, mother Misty and sister Rylee at a scholarship signing ceremony at Franklin County High School. Moore will pole vault for Emmanuel University next year. (Photo by Scoggins)

State pole vault champion Macy Moore (seated center) was joined by her family (from left) brother Eli, father Lee, mother Misty and sister Rylee at a scholarship signing ceremony at Franklin County High School. Moore will pole vault for Emmanuel University next year. (Photo by Scoggins)

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State champ Moore signs to vault at Emmanuel

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Wednesday, June 4, 2025
By Shane ScogginsPublisher Franklin County’s state champion pole vaulter will continue her track career in her hometown at Emmanuel University.Macy Moore, who won the Class AA state pole vault championship in May, recently signed to vault for Emmanuel.
Franklin County Lion baseball seniors (from left) Colby Cape, Rowan Kennedy, Jackson Alexander, Parker Moorhead, Will Dodd, Cade Gibson and Ty Peeples accept the State Class AA Runner-up Trophy at AdventHealth Stadium in Rome May 21. (Photos by Scoggins)

Franklin County Lion baseball seniors (from left) Colby Cape, Rowan Kennedy, Jackson Alexander, Parker Moorhead, Will Dodd, Cade Gibson and Ty Peeples accept the State Class AA Runner-up Trophy at AdventHealth Stadium in Rome May 21. (Photos by Scoggins)

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State runners-up

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Thursday, May 29, 2025
By Shane ScogginsPublisher CARNESVILLE – There was no Cinderella ending, in the form of a state baseball championship, for the Franklin County Lions last week.But the 2025 Lions will be remembered for a great run to the state championships series for the second time in five seasons.
Franklin County Lions Ty Peeples, Will Dodd, Colby Cape and Eli Moore (above) celebrate after the team defeated No. 1-ranked Morgan County on the road last week in the state semifinals.

Franklin County Lions Ty Peeples, Will Dodd, Colby Cape and Eli Moore (above) celebrate after the team defeated No. 1-ranked Morgan County on the road last week in the state semifinals.

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Franklin defeats No. 1 Morgan to make state title series

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Thursday, May 22, 2025
By Shane ScogginsPublisher CARNESVILLE – After a celebration on the home field of the No. 1-ranked team in the state, the Franklin County Lions baseball team gathered for a team huddle.There was no talk about the team defeating Morgan County in the state semifinals, only about what was to come.
The Franklin County Lady Lions (pictured with their runner-up trophy in the area tournament) placed fifth in the Class AA State Golf Championship, which finished Tuesday at Maple Ridge Golf Club in Columbus.

The Franklin County Lady Lions (pictured with their runner-up trophy in the area tournament) placed fifth in the Class AA State Golf Championship, which finished Tuesday at Maple Ridge Golf Club in Columbus.

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Lady Lions fifth, Lions eighth in state in golf

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Thursday, May 22, 2025
By Shane ScogginsPublisherThe Franklin County Lady Lions placed fifth in the Class AA State Golf Championship, which finished Tuesday at Maple Ridge Golf Club in Columbus.Franklin shot a 369 for the two-day tournament.