Category: News

Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John F. King says two Rabun Gap fires were intentionally set and have been ruled arson. The two fires occurred at approximately 2:44 p.m. on February 25th at a residence on Wolffork Church Road. The first fire heavily damaged the carport and left side of the residence. The perpetrator(s) also set a second fire that […]

The Franklin County Chamber of Commerce is hosting their annual STAR Student and Honors Breakfast this morning at the Swails Center in Franklin Springs. The Keynote speaker this year is Lavonia First Baptist Church Pastor the Reverend Chris Chitwood. Franklin County High School released the names of this year’s Honor Graduates last month. 50 Franklin County High School seniors were named […]

The world’s most prestigious professional bass tournament is returning this year to the site of some of the best moments in the sport’s famed history. The 2022 Academy Sports + Outdoors Bassmaster Classic presented by Huk will be held for the fourth time at scenic Lake Hartwell this weekend beginning today. Takeoffs will be from Green Pond Landing & Event […]

Just a reminder about today’s Health and Wellness Fair taking place at the Cateechee Golf Club in Hartwell. The fair will take place from 1-6 p.m. and will offer a wide range of screenings and feature educational opportunities as well as local vendors, and a bloodmobile. The Blood Connection bloodmobile will also be onsite for anyone wanting to donate blood. […]

The American Freedom Truckers Convoy is expected to pass through Northeast Georgia Saturday morning on its way to Washington DC. Taking their cue from the Canadian truckers convoy, the American trucker convoys will converge on Washington DC in a peaceful demonstration to demand an end to state and government mandates regarding COVID vaccinations and the wearing of masks. According to […]