Category: News

A reminder for those planning to go through the mobile food pantry in Lavonia Thursday. For years, the Lavonia Presbyterian Church has provided a mobile food pantry every third Thursday of the month. However, the Mobile Food Pantry will now serve those in need from the parking lot of the Lavonia Church of God on Bear Creek Road. The next […]

January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month and District II Public Health wants women to know of the importance of getting regular testing. All women are at risk for cervical cancer, most often occurring in women over age 30. When cervical cancer is found early, it is highly treatable and associated with long survival and good quality of life. The main […]

The Georgia Department of Natural Resources warns deer hunters of the potential for Chronic Wasting Disease in the state. So far, no cases have been reported in Georgia according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources Wildlife Resources Division. However, the Alabama Department of Conservation and Wildlife Resources announced Friday that Chronic Wasting Disease has been detected in a sample […]

A reminder for Franklin County Citizens about tonight’s Facebook Live Question and Answer with Your Commissioner event on Facebook. The first one will be with County Commissioner Eddie Wester beginning tonight at 6:30p on Facebook. A second one will take place Thursday, January 13 at 6:30p with  Commissoner Kyle Foster. Commission Chair Jason Macomson tells WLHR News these will be […]

The Franklin County Public Works department is sponsoring a free Dump Day on March 12 from 8a to noon at their location on Harrison Bridge Road in Carnesville. Citizens in the county may bring their C&D items and dispose of them free of charge. Dump Day is available to Franklin County citizens only and you will need to provide proof […]