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Will Cary slides while stealing third Tuesday in a first-round state playoff game against Douglass of Atlanta. (Photo by Scoggins)

Will Cary slides while stealing third Tuesday in a first-round state playoff game against Douglass of Atlanta. (Photo by Scoggins)

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Breezing through

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Friday, April 26, 2024
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   The Franklin County Lion baseball team will seek a fourth straight trip to the state’s Elite Eight Monday against Dawson County. Franklin will host Dawson Monday in a doubleheader beginning at 5 p.m. A third game, if needed, will be Tuesday at 5 p.m.
The Franklin County Lions celebrate after winning a fourth consecutive Region 8AAA baseball championship Friday in Carnesville. (Photo by Scoggins)

The Franklin County Lions celebrate after winning a fourth consecutive Region 8AAA baseball championship Friday in Carnesville. (Photo by Scoggins)

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Four-4-four

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Thursday, April 18, 2024
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   Four in a row. The Franklin County Lions secured their fourth consecutive Region 8AAA baseball championship Friday. No other 8AAA has claimed a region baseball title in this decade. “Very proud. Very pleased for these boys.
Senior Jordis Haselden won the 100 meters and long jump at a home meet Tuesday at FCHS. (Photo by Scoggins)

Senior Jordis Haselden won the 100 meters and long jump at a home meet Tuesday at FCHS. (Photo by Scoggins)

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FCHS to host region track meet Monday

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Thursday, April 18, 2024
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   The Franklin County Lion and Lady Lion track teams will host the Region 8AAA track meet beginning Monday at Jeff Davis Field at Ed Bryant Stadium.
Easton Gailey and Keilin Sanders celebrate after Sanders scored a run in recent region action at FCHS.

Easton Gailey and Keilin Sanders celebrate after Sanders scored a run in recent region action at FCHS.

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Title on the line

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   Rain pushed back the beginning of Region 8AAA baseball championship deciding series this week. The Franklin County Lions’ series opener against Stephens County in Toccoa was postponed due to rain Tuesday.
Martin Lunsford (above) returns a ball in tennis action earlier this season.

Martin Lunsford (above) returns a ball in tennis action earlier this season.

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Franklin teams face key games this week

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024
The spring sports seasons for Franklin County High School teams are winding down. Region titles and state playoff spots are on the line this week in tournaments and key 8AAA contests. The FCHS Lion and Lady Lion tennis teams began play Wednesday in the Region 8AAA tournament in Oconee County.
The Lions hosted Franklin County Little League players for Recreation Night before the games with Oconee County. (Photo by Scoggins)

The Lions hosted Franklin County Little League players for Recreation Night before the games with Oconee County. (Photo by Scoggins)

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Fourth title for Lions on the line next week

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   A fourth consecutive Region 8AAA baseball championship will be on the line next week for the Franklin County Lions.
Among the first-place finishers for Franklin County at the John Scott Hartness Invitational were Saniya Heard in the shot put.

Among the first-place finishers for Franklin County at the John Scott Hartness Invitational were Saniya Heard in the shot put.

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Franklin runs well at John Scott Hartness

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   The Franklin County Lion and Lady Lion track and field teams each finished second in the John Scott Hartness Invitational Thursday at Jeff Davis Field at Ed Bryant Stadium. The Franklin teams finished behind only Class AAAAA in the seven-team meet.
Franklin County Athletic Director Clay Moore presents the NEGIAA region baseball championship trophy to the Franklin County Middle School Cubs after FCMS swept Stephens County Monday for the region title. (Photo by Scoggins)

Franklin County Athletic Director Clay Moore presents the NEGIAA region baseball championship trophy to the Franklin County Middle School Cubs after FCMS swept Stephens County Monday for the region title. (Photo by Scoggins)

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Sweeping to a title

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   The Franklin County Middle School Cubs finished off an undefeated baseball season Monday with a region championship. The Cubs claimed the NEGIAA baseball title by sweeping Stephens County in a championship series at Franklin County High School.
Luke Beasley makes a throw from third in action earlier this season.

Luke Beasley makes a throw from third in action earlier this season.

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Lions to host Oconee as region winds down

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   Five games remain in the Region 8AAA baseball schedule for the Franklin County Lions. The Lions are currently one game behind Hebron Christian Academy in the region standings, though Hebron holds the tiebreaker.
K.J. Jones’ name will be in the Emmanuel University basketball record book for a long time, but Jones will also graduate magna cum laude with a business degree. (Photos courtesy of Emmanuel University)

K.J. Jones’ name will be in the Emmanuel University basketball record book for a long time, but Jones will also graduate magna cum laude with a business degree. (Photos courtesy of Emmanuel University)

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Emmanuel’s Jones eyes next step on journey to NBA

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
By Charlie Eavenson Staff Writer   FRANKLIN SPRINGS – Remember this name, Kelvin Jones II, better known simply as K.J.  For the past five years, Franklin County has been home to someone who may someday become a household name, similar to LeBron or Kobe.