The Franklin County Lady Lion volleyball team advanced to the Elite Eight of the state tournament with a three-set sweep of Lamar County Wednesday in the Lion's Den. (Photo by Shane Scoggins)

The Franklin County Lady Lion volleyball team advanced to the Elite Eight of the state tournament with a three-set sweep of Lamar County Wednesday in the Lion's Den. (Photo by Shane Scoggins)

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Lady Lion advance to state quarterfinals

Thursday, October 22, 2026

By Shane ScogginsPublisher The road to a second consecutive trip to the Final Four in the state Class AAA volleyball tournament is becoming more clear for the Franklin County Lady Lions.After a win in the first round Friday over Cedar Grove and in the second round Wednesday over Lamar County, the...

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A record number of Georgia voters have cast early ballots in person for a midterm election, surpassing 1 million on Tuesday. But Franklin County is lagging behind the state and most of its neighboring counties.

A record number of Georgia voters have cast early ballots in person for a midterm election, surpassing 1 million on Tuesday. But Franklin County is lagging behind the state and most of its neighboring counties.

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Trailing the state

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Wednesday, October 21, 2026
By Ty TagamiCapitol BeatNews Serviceand Shane ScogginsPublisher 
At its Oct. 13 meeting, the Carnesville City Council approved first reading of an ordinance that would make it “unlawful for any person to discharge any type of firearm, gas-operated gun or spring-loaded gun or weapon within the city limits of the City of Carnesville.”

At its Oct. 13 meeting, the Carnesville City Council approved first reading of an ordinance that would make it “unlawful for any person to discharge any type of firearm, gas-operated gun or spring-loaded gun or weapon within the city limits of the City of Carnesville.”

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Carnesville looks at ban on firing any gun in town

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Wednesday, October 21, 2026
By Charlie EavensonStaff Writer 
Republican U.S. House of Representatives candidate Houston Gaines (left) and Secretary of State Candidate Tim Fleming (right) – pictured with State Rep. Alan Powell – visited the Carnesville Cafe Friday on a campaign stop. The candidates met with voters, provided their platforms and answered questions. (Photos by Charlie Eavenson)

Republican U.S. House of Representatives candidate Houston Gaines (left) and Secretary of State Candidate Tim Fleming (right) – pictured with State Rep. Alan Powell – visited the Carnesville Cafe Friday on a campaign stop. The candidates met with voters, provided their platforms and answered questions. (Photos by Charlie Eavenson)

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GOP candidates for Secretary of State, Congress meet with voters in Carnesville

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Wednesday, October 21, 2026
By Charlie EavensonStaff Writer 
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Op/Ed

Dill’s Food City will be missed.

Dill’s Food City will be missed.

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Dill’s will be missed

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Thursday, August 6, 2026
The report late last month that Dill’s Food City was being sold to Food Lion came as a surprise to...
In honor of our nation’s 250th birthday Saturday, we offer excerpts from the Declaration of Independence.

In honor of our nation’s 250th birthday Saturday, we offer excerpts from the Declaration of Independence.

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In Congress, 250 years ago

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Thursday, July 2, 2026
In honor of our nation’s 250th birthday Saturday, we offer ex-cerpts from the Declaration of...
Of the three major symbols that represent our nation – the bald eagle, the Liberty Bell and the flag, the Liberty Bell is perhaps the least understood.

Of the three major symbols that represent our nation – the bald eagle, the Liberty Bell and the flag, the Liberty Bell is perhaps the least understood.

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Bell a major symbol of our liberty

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Thursday, July 2, 2026
By Charlie Eavenson Of the three major symbols that represent our nation – the bald eagle, the...
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Sports

The Franklin County Lady Lion volleyball team advanced to the Elite Eight of the state tournament with a three-set sweep of Lamar County Wednesday in the Lion's Den. (Photo by Shane Scoggins)

The Franklin County Lady Lion volleyball team advanced to the Elite Eight of the state tournament with a three-set sweep of Lamar County Wednesday in the Lion's Den. (Photo by Shane Scoggins)

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Lady Lion advance to state quarterfinals

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Thursday, October 22, 2026
By Shane ScogginsPublisher 
Allie Duncan avoids a flag pull Tuesday during a 35-0 win over Stephens County in the first home game for the Franklin County’s new flag football program. (Photo by Shane Scoggins)

Allie Duncan avoids a flag pull Tuesday during a 35-0 win over Stephens County in the first home game for the Franklin County’s new flag football program. (Photo by Shane Scoggins)

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Flagging history

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Wednesday, October 21, 2026
By Shane ScogginsPublisher Two top 10 teams will meet today on Jeff Davis Field at Ed Bryant...
Quarterback Knox Whitworth jumps over a pile at the line of scrimmage for a touchdown Friday night against Morgan County in Madison. Whitworth had two rushing touchdowns and threw three touchdown passes for the Lions. (Photos by Shane Scoggins)

Quarterback Knox Whitworth jumps over a pile at the line of scrimmage for a touchdown Friday night against Morgan County in Madison. Whitworth had two rushing touchdowns and threw three touchdown passes for the Lions. (Photos by Shane Scoggins)

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Lions outscore Morgan for ‘huge, huge’ win

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Wednesday, October 21, 2026
By Shane ScogginsPublisher 
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Regional

Jeff and Katie Wallin started The Grace Foundation in 2022 in Martin, but recently moved their recovery ministry for women to Bear Creek Road (above) In Lavonia. Their mission statement says, “We believe every woman deserves the opportunity to heal, grow, and discover the life she was created to live.”

Jeff and Katie Wallin started The Grace Foundation in 2022 in Martin, but recently moved their recovery ministry for women to Bear Creek Road (above) In Lavonia. Their mission statement says, “We believe every woman deserves the opportunity to heal, grow, and discover the life she was created to live.”

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A foundation for recovery

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Wednesday, October 21, 2026
By Charlie EavensonStaff Writer 
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)

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)

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Franklin native driving force behind UNG poultry science facility

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Thursday, August 27, 2026
By Charlie EavensonStaff Writer 
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Videos

Memorial Day 2020

On this Memorial Day, we remember those Franklin County citizens who have given all to protect our liberties. This video was shot at the American Legion Post in Lavonia, where crosses with the names of all fallen Franklin County soldiers are displayed on crosses. (Music by Marlie Scoggins)

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