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For the second time, Franklin County commissioners have said no to a request by the Lavonia chapter of the Masons to install a cornerstone on the new EMS building now under construction on Gerrard Road in the Lavonia Industrial Park. The initial request came at a work session in February and was voted down by the board. At that time, […]

If you enjoy American History, then you might enjoy the historical musical comedy 1776.  The play takes place in the Summer of 1776 when the American colonists are preparing to declare their Independence from the British.  Andrea Bradford is the President of the Savannah River Productions, the local non-profit organization putting on the musical comedy.  Bradford says the cast comprises […]

In Elbert County, nine people are behind bars, charged with making methamphetamine. On March 28th, Elbert County Sheriff Deputies teamed with State Probation Officers to visit several homes of individuals on probation. Around 8:30p  that evening, Elbert County Sheriff Melvin Andrews, said deputies went to 1989 Deep Creek Road. Andrews said, “Upon entering the residence, deputies located a Meth lab […]

Georgia DOT crews are continuing work in and around Franklin, Hart, and Elbert Counties once again this week and advising motorists to watch out for workers on the side of the road. Most activities only require shoulder or median lane closures.  Motorists should reduce their speed in these and all work zones. In Franklin County, crews are repairing and restoring […]

A Cobb County man, wanted in connection with a shooting  in Marietta over the weekend is behind bars after being caught in Franklin County. According to Franklin County Sheriff Stevie Thomas,  the arrest came Sunday morning at a truck stop off Exit 160 in Carnesville. “Our dispatcher got information that a suspect from Cobb County could be in our area,” […]