Franklin County to Upgrade Technology

Franklin County Commissioners have received information from Franklin County Manager Beth Thomas on her plan to upgrade the computer technology at the Franklin County Commission offices. At their work session Tuesday, Thomas told the Board she has developedd a long-term plan to upgrade the computers and server, but she said there is an immediate problem that needs to be addressed. […]

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Traffic Stop Nets Cache of Synthetic Marijuana, Three Arrested

Three people are charged in Franklin County with possession of a carload of synthetic marijuana. According to Franklin County Sheriff Stevie Thomas, the arrests came after deputies stopped a vehicle on I-85 for erratic driving. “Deputies observed a vehicle traveling southbound on I-85 crossing the center line,” Thomas said. “Deputies conducted a traffic stop near Exit 164. The officer detected […]

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Mtn City Woman Charged in Drug Bust

In Rabun County, a woman is behind bars charged with possession of methamphetamine. According to Mitchell Posey with the Appalachian Regional Drug Enforcement Office, Rabun County deputies pulled over a vehicle for a routine traffic violation. During the stop, Posey said deputies searched the vehicle and discovered 8 grams of methamphetamine, scales, numerous plastic baggies and a pipe in the […]

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