Brave Nation remembers Officer Jim Porter
(Franklin, GA) -- A graveside service and internment was held Thursday afternoon for Officer Jim Porter, Class of 2005 Heard County graduate and long-time law enforcement officer with several agencies in the West Georgia region including the Heard County Sheriff's Office. Porter died suddenly on Monday, May 18 from leukemia that was only … [READ MORE]
Brave Nation remembers Officer Jim Porter
(Franklin, GA) -- A graveside service and internment was held Thursday afternoon for Officer Jim Porter, Class of 2005 Heard County graduate and long-time law enforcement officer with several agencies in the West Georgia region including the Heard County Sheriff's Office. Porter died suddenly on Monday, May 18 from leukemia that was only … [READ MORE]
Shealynn Sumner named to Dean’s List at UWG
UWG DEAN'S LIST (Carrollton, GA) -- Shealynn Sumner was recently named to the Dean's List at the University of West Georgia for the spring semester. She will graduate in December of 2020 with a degree in Early Childhood Education and Special Education. The Dean’s List is reserved for students who achieve a minimum GPA of 3.5. Congratulations … [READ MORE]
Pastoral Nuggets: The Runt of the Litter
(Personal Note: Today’s Pastor’s Column marks a personal milestone for me. This is the 400th article I have written since I resumed writing them. It is an honor for me to be your Newspaper Pastor! ~ Brother Aaron) One of the greatest obstacles we face as Christians is … learning to see ourselves as God sees us. In other words, knowing our true … [READ MORE]
Brave Tennis Senior Spotlight: Kailey Schneider
(Franklin, GA) -- This week we are highlighting the 2020 Brave and Lady Brave senior tennis players. The Brave tennis season was abruptly ended by COVID-19 when school was closed in mid March. Today's spotlight is on Lady Brave senior Kailey Schneider. "Kailey is very athletic as she played multiple sports throughout her career at Heard County … [READ MORE]
Mr. Wendell E. Langley
Mr. Wendell E. Langley, age 79, of Roopville (Ephesus) GA passed away on May 18, 2020. He was born on November 04, 1940 in Carroll County, Georgia, the son of the late “C.L.” Langley and Pauline Robinson Langley. He was a Christian by Faith and a resident of Ephesus most of his life. He had a long career as a mechanic in Heard County. He helped … [READ MORE]
LOCAL NEWS
Brave Nation remembers Officer Jim Porter
(Franklin, GA) -- A graveside service and internment was held Thursday afternoon for Officer Jim Porter, Class of 2005 Heard County graduate and long-time law enforcement officer with … [Read More...]
Heard County BOC Agenda (05/26/20)
AGENDA HEARD COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MEETING May 26, 2020 – 6:30 P.M. I. CALL TO ORDER II. WELCOME, INVOCATION, AND PLEDGE TO THE FLAG III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – April 28, … [Read More...]
Child sexual exploitation in Georgia during COVID-19 quarantine
(Decatur, GA) -- Since March 16, 2020, when Georgia public elementary, secondary, and post-secondary schools ceased in person classes, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation’s Child … [Read More...]
Bank branch temporarily closed due to COVID-19 concerns
(Franklin, GA) -- According to a media spokesperson for Regions Bank, the Franklin Branch has been closed down only temporarily for cleaning due to COVID-19 concerns and should reopen … [Read More...]
PPA: A Son’s Love
To the citizens of Heard County: Since I was a little boy my mama has taken me to the polls with her. She explained what a privilege it was, and that we should always exercise our … [Read More...]
Young Ephesus father dies in tragic ATV accident
(Ephesus, GA) -- A Heard County man was tragically killed Wednesday afternoon in an ATV accident in the Ephesus community. According to an accident report issued by a public … [Read More...]
PPA: Chairman Boone’s response (Part 6)
Chairman Boone's continued response: My opponent stated in her recent article that she traveled to meetings and conferences to stay informed and updated on issues relating to counties … [Read More...]
Links for Virtual ‘Friday Night in Franklin’ tonight on YouTube
(Franklin, GA) -- Heard County High School Senior Class of 2020's Virtual Graduation ceremony will be broadcast Friday night beginning at 8:00 PM. One hour prior to the graduation … [Read More...]
COMMUNITY
Shealynn Sumner named to Dean’s List at UWG
UWG DEAN'S LIST (Carrollton, GA) -- Shealynn Sumner … [Read More...]
Centralhatchee student receives DAR Youth Citizenship Medal
(Centralhatchee, GA) -- The James Stewart Chapter, … [Read More...]
Memorial Service for Mr. Dave Lannen
(Centralhatchee, GA) -- A memorial service for Mr. Dave … [Read More...]
HELP WANTED: Office Administrator
**NOW HIRING ** (Franklin, GA) -- Platinum Body Werks, … [Read More...]
School News
Shealynn Sumner named to Dean’s List at UWG
UWG DEAN'S LIST (Carrollton, GA) -- Shealynn … [Read More...]
Links for Virtual ‘Friday Night in Franklin’ tonight on YouTube
(Franklin, GA) -- Heard County High School Senior … [Read More...]
Centralhatchee student receives DAR Youth Citizenship Medal
(Centralhatchee, GA) -- The James Stewart Chapter, … [Read More...]
Franklin Shines with the Heard County High School Class of 2020
(Franklin/GA) -- Franklin is already known as a … [Read More...]
Sports
Brave Tennis Senior Spotlight: Kailey Schneider
(Franklin, GA) -- This week we are highlighting the … [Read More...]
Brave Tennis Senior Spotlight: Lily Langley
(Franklin, GA) -- This week we are highlighting the … [Read More...]
Brave Tennis Senior Spotlight: Marty Clark
(Franklin, GA) -- This week we are highlighting the … [Read More...]
Brave Tennis Senior Spotlight: Kaylee Freeman
(Franklin, GA) -- This week we are highlighting the … [Read More...]
OBITUARIES
Mr. Wendell E. Langley
Mr. Wendell E. Langley, age 79, of Roopville (Ephesus) … [Read More...]
Mr. Adam Caldwell
Mr. Adam Wayne Caldwell, age 31, of Ephesus passed away … [Read More...]
Ms. Lugenia Lewis
The beloved life of Lugenia Lewis began on August 31, … [Read More...]
Mr. Mark E. Swaney
Mr. Mark E. Swaney, 61, of Hogansville, passed away … [Read More...]
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