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Franklin County Commissioners will have another called meeting tonight where they will go into executive session to continue their discussions on choosing the next County Manager.   At Tuesday’s called meeting, Commissioners spent almost two hours in executive session but made no announcements afterwards.   Last week, Macomson announced the Board had narrowed the list of candidates to about 15, […]

Sunday, January 18th, Deputies with the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop on a 2016 Toyota Corolla for speeding.   While speaking to the driver deputies became suspicious of criminal activity. They asked for consent to search the vehicle and the driver denied consent.   A Canine Unit from the Banks County Sherriff’s Office was requested and deployed. […]

By State House Representative Alan Powell (R) (32) 2021 BUDGET In the State of the State address last week, the Governor highlighted the incredible challenges we faced as a state last year, as well as an outlook for this year: Georgia will not be facing budget cuts this year; We will continue to invest in economic development to keep Georgia […]

Hart County has set the fees for camping at Paynes Creek Campground. Hart County agreed to lease the park and take over the running of it from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. At a recent meeting, the Hart County Board of Commissioners heard from County Administrator Terrell Partain who suggested the fees be kept similar to other State campgrounds […]

The Georgia Environmental Protection Division has extended the comment period for people to comment on Georgia Renewable Power Franklin’s request to renew its wastewater permit. The public comment period has been extended to February 15 from the initial end date of January 15. The EPD then will hold a virtual public hearing on the permit matter on March 9 at […]