Category: News

Archery deer hunting season begins this weekend in Georgia. According to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division, archers get the first opportunity at bringing home a deer beginning Saturday, Sept. 13. DNR Law Enforcement Officer in Northeast Georgia Craig Fulghum says regulations for deer hunting are the same as last year. “It’s the official kick-off for archery […]

A Knoxville, Tenn., man is behind bars in Habersham County after a high-speed motorcycle chase Tuesday that began in Franklin County. According to Franklin County Sheriff Stevie Thomas, deputies clocked 19-year old Alikhan Ryaz Kherani going 120mph on his motorcycle down I-85 Tuesday afternoon.   Thomas said his officers tried to pull Kherani over, but he just kept going. “The Franklin […]

On this historic day when all of the country is remembering the tragic events of 9/11/2001, a group in Franklin County is preparing to honor tonight those who put their lives on the line everyday in our community. A special dinner for first responders, emergency responders, law enforcement and fire fighters is taking place this evening at the Rocky Ford […]

The Franklin County Extension office has been around for decades, but for the first time, they will be holding an open house. The open house takes place next week on September 16th. New Franklin County Extension Agent Raymond Fitzpatrick says it’s an opportunity for the public to get to know what his office offers. “It’s to introduce the new Extension […]

In Lavonia, another boil water advisory is in effect – this time in the Lake Place Subdivision due to a water main break. According to the Lavonia Water Department, the water line break is causing water pressure to drop below minimum operating pressure. Lavonia City Manager Gary Fesperman said anytime a water line is taken out of service, the State […]