A crew from the BBC was in downtown Lavonia last week for a performance by Zeb Ross and the J Creek Cloggers at the Gazebo.
Thursday, June 18, 2026
LAVONIA – A crew from the BBC was in downtown Lavonia last week for a performance by Zeb Ross and the J Creek Cloggers at the Gazebo. The J Creek Cloggers chose Lavonia for its performance on film.
Georgia voters set the final lineup Tuesday for state and federal races in the November general election.
A photo of the Franklin County Lions celebrating after clinching a berth in the 2025 state baseball championship won Best Sports Feature Photo in the 2026 Georgia Press Association’s Better Newspaper Contest.
The City of Carnesville’s splash pad is set to reopen with limited hours today.
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.
Eli Cooling was named the All-State team by the Georgia Athletic Coaches Association.
Willow Morgan was named first-team All-State for slow-pitch softball by website Coach Dooley’s List.
The Franklin Little League Coach Pitch Softball team remained undefeated in winning the Northeast Sectional Tournament over the weekend in Augusta.
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.
There are many factors that affect the value of lakefront properties, including the view, year-round water depth, dock rights, dock permits, slope of the lot and Corps of Engineers restrictions.
Kim Caudell of Toccoa captured this photo of her sons, Britt and Benjamin, celebrating Independence Day at Lake Hartwell. Caudell won $100 for her photo, which was featured on the cover of the 2025 summer edition of Lake Living magazine.
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)
