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Thursday, June 25, 2026
The Franklin County Citizen Leader will offer a special subscription sale FRIDAY AFTERNOON ONLY! Call 706-356-8557 or come by 12150 Augusta Road in Lavonia for this extra special offer.
In a special session that began last week and ended this week, the Georgia General Assembly killed possible referendums on a new sales tax that would give homestead property owners relief on county and city property taxes.
A conceptual drawing shows a plan for the exterior of a new community hub called “The RES” planned at the former Royston Elementary School campus.
Learning is fun at the educational summer program being held at the Boyd Outz Learning Center. Students from kindergarten to second grade are working on sight words, math and problem-solving skills under the leadership of Kevin Norris and Karla Kidd. (Photo by Charlie Eavenson)
After months of complaint and work, the Franklin County Commissioners passed the county’s first animal control ordinance.
Joy and peace are rightly common themes for Christmas messages in churches and cards this time of year.
Celebrate Christmas by recalling favorite Christmas memories along with these Franklin County citizens.
Franklin County Lions named to the GHSA’s All-State baseball team were Luke Beasley, Caden Cawthon, Easton Gailey and Keyes Harbin. Gailey (pictured) was named first team, while his teammates were second-team.
Franklin County High School won the 2025-26 Blitz Cup behind strong team performances throughout the school year, including an area title in wrestling, region championships in girls’ and boys’ track and a Final Four run by the Lady Lion volleyball team.
Eli Cooling was named the All-State team by the Georgia Athletic Coaches Association.
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.
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)
