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By U.S. Rep. Andrew Clyde You may recall that a key question of concern in Georgia during the 2020 election cycle centered around verifying signatures on absentee ballots across the state. To put it simply, the goal post was unilaterally moved when it came to administering election laws, a move that bypassed Georgia’s General Assembly in violation of Article II, […]

Franklin County is working on a number of efforts aimed at growing the Franklin County economy. County Manager Derek Turner told the Board of Commissioners last week that he and staff are looking to the County’s future water supply as the County makes plans for future growth. Commissioners heard from Turner about possibly opening up talks with surrounding water suppliers. […]

Friends and family of a Bowman man killed last week in a one-vehicle crash are raising money to help the family pay for his funeral. A GoFundMe page has been started for the family of Hunter Chase Dill and as of Saturday over $5,000 of the $12,000 needed has been raised. Hunter Dill GoFundMe Page Other friends are selling stickers to […]

A reminder there is no Franklin County Board of Commissioners public hearing or regular meeting this evening. Both have been canceled now that Pilgrim’s Pride withdrew its application for two rezoning requests and a conditional use permit to build a chicken rendering plant in Carnesville. Thursday afternoon, Franklin County Manager Derek Turner issued a press release on the County’s website […]

Part of Highway 198 in Franklin County will be closed for several months and a detour put in place beginning today by the Georgia Department of Transportation for a bridge replacement project. G-DOT construction partners are continuing their work to replace the existing bridge over I-85. The road closure and detour begin today and are expected to be completed in […]