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The Franklin County Sheriff’s office is asking for the public’s help in locating one of two suspects wanted in connection with an armed robbery last week in the Gumlog Community outside of Lavonia. Franklin County Sheriff Stevie Thomas said Wednesday they now know the name of the suspect.  He is identified as Reco Marshall, 26, of Toccoa. “Reco is wanted […]

The prosecution has rested its case in the murder trial of Marian Owens, the woman accused in the beating and stabbing death of an elderly Lavonia man. This morning, the defense begins their case. Owens’ attorney claims his client acted in self-defense after being raped by 71-year old Tommy Cleveland Janes on December 23, 2011 at his home on SR59 […]

The issue of whether Franklin County Commissioners should receive county-paid health insurance is tabled for now while the county attorney researches the matter. At their meeting Monday night, commissioner Robert Franklin motioned to approve the plan, which was seconded by commissioner David Strickland.  However, before the vote, commissioners Jeff Jacques and Clint Harper said the plan is illegal and unethical. […]

By Charlie Bauder, WNEG Radio, Toccoa Stephens County’s Land Use Regulation Committee continues to move closer to having a proposed land use plan to put on the table. The committee met Tuesday at the historic Stephens County Courthouse in downtown Toccoa. Committee members received an updated draft of the current proposed plan, which is now headed for review by the […]

Sen. John Wilkinson of the 50th District, which includes Hart and Franklin counties, along with Rep. Tom McCall co-hosted the Joint Agriculture Chairman Ag Issues Summit in Perry Tuesday.  Legislators joined with agriculture community advocates to listen and learn on a variety of topics, including: Georgia Agriculture Sales Tax Exemptions, Federal immigration reform, regional water planning and commercial driver’s license […]