Author: MJ Kneiser

A Franklin County Citizens group formed to research problems and recommend corrections to the current Unified Development Code presented their recommendations to the Board of Commissioners at their work session this week. After months of tireless research, town hall meetings, and interviews with stakeholders, members outlined some of the issues they uncovered and listed their recommendations to fix them. Robert […]

Emmanuel President, Dr. Ron White has been awarded the Medallion Award, for his 31 years of service to the college. The Medallion Award is considered Emmanuel’s highest honor. Presented annually by the Board of Trustees, it is given to an individual who has gone “above and beyond” to advance the mission of the college, serve as an ambassador, and promote […]

A Toccoa woman has been indicted by a Franklin County Grand Jury on seven counts related to drug trafficking after a drug investigation in Canon last year. According to GBI Agent in Charge Trent Hillsman with the Appalachian Regional Drug Enforcement Officer, on December 7, a search was conducted at a residence in Canon, Franklin County, related to a drug […]

Both Franklin County High School and Hart County High School FFA groups are sponsoring plant sales this week. Today and Saturday, the Franklin County FFA will be holding its plant sale at the greenhouse on the campus of Franklin Co High School. The Sale runs from 1:30-5:00 pm today and 8:00a – 1p on Saturday. Cash or check payments are […]