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Senior Kallie Thrift digs a ball Tuesday in action against Rabun County in the Lion’s Den. Thrift and the Lady Lions swept Rabun and East Jackson in the three-team match. (Photo by Shane Scoggins)

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Franklin Volleyball picks up important sweep at home

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Wednesday, August 19, 2026

By Shane ScogginsPublisher A young Franklin County Lady Lion volleyball team has gotten off to a slow start this season against a strong schedule as several new players and some key returners learn to play together and win.A sweep of Rabun County and East Jackson Tuesday may just signal that it is...

Avery Burton sets the ball Tuesday in action against Jefferson. (Photos by Rose Scoggins)

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New team, high expectations

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Thursday, August 13, 2026

By Shane ScogginsPublisher Last season, the Franklin County Lady Lion volleyball team struggled early in the season with finishing off opponents.Commanding leads withered away and left the squad with closer wins or narrow losses.But the Lady Lions figured out a winning formula and rode it to a spot...

Belle Burton launches a home run against White County Tuesday. (Photo by Rose Scoggins)

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Fastpitch wins 3 of 4

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Thursday, August 13, 2026

By Shane ScogginsPublisher It didn’t take long for Franklin Fastpitch to find its footing in the very new 2026 season.The Lady Lions won three of four games last week to improve its record to 3-2 overall.On Tuesday, Franklin County’s softball squad defeated White County 8-2 in Carnesville.The Lady...

The Franklin County Lions will meet the Cedar Shoals Jaguars Friday in Athens in a dress rehearsal of the 2026 high school football season.

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Lions to scrimmage at Cedar Shoals Friday

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Thursday, August 13, 2026

By Shane ScogginsPublisher The Franklin County Lions will meet the Cedar Shoals Jaguars Friday in Athens in a dress rehearsal of the 2026 high school football season.The Lions will face Cedar in a preseason scrimmage kicking off at 7:30 p.m. at Waters-Wilkins Stadium.“They’re going to be very...

Returning starter and senior Willow Morgan will be counted on to lead the Franklin County Lady Lions fastpitch softball team through a tough schedule in 2026.

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Lady Lions aim to compete with strong 8AAA, non-region foes

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Thursday, August 6, 2026

By Shane ScogginsPublisher Franklin Fastpitch lost just two seniors following last season, so the team has most of its roster back for 2026.That will translate into a competitive squad facing a tough schedule, Coach Cherokee Bell said.But lingering and new injuries will be a challenge for the team...

The Franklin County Little League All Star team took second place in the state tournament Friday in Bogart.

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Franklin Little League Stars take second in state

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Thursday, July 30, 2026

The Franklin County Little League All Star team took second place in the state tournament Friday in Bogart.The Franklin team qualified for the state tournament by winning the District 7 championship earlier this month.In the state tournament, Franklin defeated Cartersville in the first round before...

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Blake Wehunt promoted to Class AAA WooSox

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Thursday, July 23, 2026

By Shane ScogginsPublisher Franklin County native Blake Wehunt has been promoted to the Worcester Red Sox, the AAA affiliate of the Boston Red Sox.AAA is the highest Minor League classification and is one step away from Major League Baseball.Wehunt was called up to AAA Tuesday from the Portland Sea...

Members of the team are Karson Adams, Dank Crane, Rhett Davison, Gavin Harris, Hayden Harvey, C.J. McLendon, Gavin McGuire, Will Oliver, Teller Cabe, Zayden Stevenson, Grayson Stovall and Wyatt Veal. The team is managed by Cody Oliver, with coaches Galen Adams, Will Cabe and Derrick Harvey. (Photo courtesy of Franklin County Little League)

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Franklin Little League team wins district

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Thursday, July 9, 2026

The Franklin County Little League Little League All Start team won the District 7 championship last week. The team defeated Elbert County in the district championship game. Franklin will play in the state tournament beginning July 18 at Oconee County Little League in Watkinsville.

Members of the team are Deegan Anglin, Davis Dutton, Emmett Delozier, Bryce Finger, Nolan Foster, Hudson Griffin, Bennett Grizzle, Drew Hall, Matthew Kennedy, Grayson Cole, Logan Taylor and Chance Thornton. (Photo courtesy of Franklin County Little League)

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Franklin 11U team to play at state

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Thursday, July 9, 2026

Franklin County Little League’s 11 and under baseball team, the Distict 7 champions, will begin play in the state tournament Saturday at Toccoa Little League in Toccoa.

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Wehunt named Eastern League Pitcher of the Week a second time

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Thursday, July 9, 2026

Franklin County native Blake Wehunt was named the Eastern League Pitcher of the Week for a second week in a row.Wehunt, a starting pitcher for the Portland Sea Dogs, the Double-A affiliate of the Boston Red Sox, won the award for the week of June 29 through July 5 and June 22-28.He is the first...