Category: News

Just a reminder that if you haven’t had a chance to cast an early ballot for the May Primary you will be able to do so on Saturday at your local Board of Elections or Registrar’s office.  Franklin County’s hours for Saturday early voting will be from 9:00am-4:00pm.  Hart County’s hours will be from 9:00am-5:00pm. Early voting ends Friday, May […]

On Thursday, May 12, we told you about a planned town hall meeting in Lavonia next week by members of the Franklin-Hart County Airport Authority. But Thursday morning, County Commissioners in both counties asked the Authority to postpone the town hall until the results of the GBI investigation are completed. Authority Board members say there’s been a lot of misinformation […]

If you think you’ve got the best car or motorcycle around or you love car shows, then you’ll want to be at the Bowersville Car Show on Saturday.  Michael Wood is with the Bowersville Masonic Lodge #595, the group sponsoring the first annual show.  He says any type of old or new vehicle or motorcycle is eligible to participate. Wood […]

Many of you may know her as “The Picture Lady” who takes all of the Franklin County Athletics sports photos.  Others may remember her with the Franklin County Board of Commissioners Office.  Now Rachel Howington has a new title, Executive Director with the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce.  Howington started with the Chamber on April 20. She says she is […]

Northeast Georgia Bank in Lavonia celebrated another milestone this week for long-time employee Margaret Ayers. On Tuesday, Ayers was feted with cake and goodies for her 78th anniversary with the bank. Ayers started at the bank shortly after graduating from high school in 1944, but she said the time has flown by and she still has no plans to retire […]