Casey Ramey and her husband Hank have two greenhouses, raised beds of vegetables, fruit trees, bee hives, dwarf Nigerian goats and a nice stand of sunflowers on their 40-plus-acre farm in Carnesville. (Photo by Charlie Eavenson)

Casey Ramey and her husband Hank have two greenhouses, raised beds of vegetables, fruit trees, bee hives, dwarf Nigerian goats and a nice stand of sunflowers on their 40-plus-acre farm in Carnesville. (Photo by Charlie Eavenson)

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Summer time is garden time

Thursday, July 2, 2026

By Charlie EavensonStaff Writer For many Franklin County vegetable gardeners, the goal is to have at least one home grown tomato sandwich by the Fourth of July. Finding that first deep red Better Boy, Early Girl or Beefsteak is almost like a major discovery at an archeological dig site.

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Franklin County commissioners ended a year-long pause on new water customers Tuesday.

Franklin County commissioners ended a year-long pause on new water customers Tuesday.

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Turning on the taps

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Thursday, July 2, 2026
By Shane ScogginsPublisher CARNESVILLE – Franklin County commissioners ended a year-long pause on...
Casey Ramey and her husband Hank have two greenhouses, raised beds of vegetables, fruit trees, bee hives, dwarf Nigerian goats and a nice stand of sunflowers on their 40-plus-acre farm in Carnesville. (Photo by Charlie Eavenson)

Casey Ramey and her husband Hank have two greenhouses, raised beds of vegetables, fruit trees, bee hives, dwarf Nigerian goats and a nice stand of sunflowers on their 40-plus-acre farm in Carnesville. (Photo by Charlie Eavenson)

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Summer time is garden time

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Thursday, July 2, 2026
By Charlie EavensonStaff Writer 
Colt Hart of Sandy Cross says his goal with the Dirt Road Disciples podcast is to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ. The podcast group includes (from left) Parker Hobson, Billy Dial, Jeremy Sharpton, Hart and Hart’s sons Sage and Briar. Not pictured are Jacob Pittman and Tim Smith. (Photo by Charlie Eavenson)

Colt Hart of Sandy Cross says his goal with the Dirt Road Disciples podcast is to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ. The podcast group includes (from left) Parker Hobson, Billy Dial, Jeremy Sharpton, Hart and Hart’s sons Sage and Briar. Not pictured are Jacob Pittman and Tim Smith. (Photo by Charlie Eavenson)

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Dirt Road Disciples spread the gospel with weekly podcast

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Thursday, July 2, 2026
By Charlie EavensonStaff Writer 
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Op/Ed

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...
After months of complaint and work, the Franklin County Commissioners passed the county’s first animal control ordinance.

After months of complaint and work, the Franklin County Commissioners passed the county’s first animal control ordinance.

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Animal control begins at home

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Thursday, June 4, 2026
After months of complaint and work, the Franklin County Commissioners passed the county’s first...
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Sports

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)

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 wins district

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Thursday, July 2, 2026
Franklin County Little League’s 11 and under baseball team won the Distict 7 Championship Friday in...
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 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.

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Lions make All-State Baseball team

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Thursday, June 25, 2026
Four Franklin County Lion seniors have been named to the Georgia High School Association’s...
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Regional

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.

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.

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Georgia DNR issues tips to be BearWise

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Thursday, June 25, 2026
Bear sightings have become a much more regular feature on social media in the Franklin County area...
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.

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.

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General Assembly approves tax rebates

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Wednesday, March 18, 2026
By Mark NiesseCapitol Beat News Service ATLANTA – Georgia taxpayers are getting some of their money...
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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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