Author: MJ Kneiser

The Christmas holiday is over but a lot of us have a hard time letting go of that holiday feeling and like to keep those decorations and trees up a little longer. But according to the National Fire Protection Association, that’s not really a good idea – especially if you have a live Christmas tree. The NFPA says one-third or […]

Qualifying begins Monday for the March Special Election for the Franklin County Commission District 4 seat. Franklin County Interim Elections Supervisor Tracie Creason issued a call for the special election to be held on Tuesday, March 21. Qualifying will take place from 9a Monday, January 9 to noon, Wednesday, January 11 at the Franklin County Board of Elections office in […]

Traffic crash fatalities across Georgia during the New Year’s Day holiday travel period went up from the 16 reported earlier this week. On Thursday, the Georgia State Patrol released its final official count which resulted in 18 deaths from 16 crashes. This year’s 78-hour holiday travel period began Friday, December 30, at 6:00 p.m., and ended Monday, January 2, at […]

Franklin County Commissioners want to hear from the public regarding the County’s plans to make improvements to the County water system. The improvements are part of the County’s plan to prepare for residential, industrial, and commercial growth. A public meeting will be held on Thursday, January 19 at 2p at the Carnesville Community Center on Hull Avenue. During the public […]

North Georgia Technical College recently recognized students who completed their degree or diploma programs during the 2022 fall semester. 11 students from Franklin County received their diplomas on December 15. Graduates include: Megan Barnes, Carnesville, Business Management Kassadie Deal, Lavonia, AS Degree in General Studies Taylor Drake, Royston, Criminal Justice Technology Courtney Gerstmyer, Lavonia, Business Management Taylor Green, Royston, Cosmetology […]