Local native gives Arbor Day presentation to James Stewart Chapter, NSDAR
(Franklin, GA) -- On Saturday, April 13th, the James Stewart Chapter was honored have Heard County native, Jon Johnson, as their special guest at their monthly meeting. Jon was born in Heard County, moved to Buford and attended the University of Kentucky. After graduating with a degree in Forestry, Jon moved to Florida where he currently holds the … [READ MORE]
Important updated road closure information for South River Road residents
(Franklin, GA) -- The City of Franklin previously issued a press release regarding the temporary closure of South River Road for a short period of time to complete some necessary sewer upgrades and repairs. After additional inspection and discussion with the project contractor, the originally proposed closure will have to be expanded for safety … [READ MORE]
The Shepherd Family at High Point Church of God
(Franklin, GA) -- The High Point Church of God is excited to be hosting the Shepherd Family for a singing Friday, April 26th. The singing will begin at 7:00 PM. For more information about the Shepherds visit their website at www.theshepherdsonline.net. High Point Church of God is located at 8485 Frolona Rd in Franklin. … [READ MORE]
The Shepherd Family at High Point Church of God
(Franklin, GA) -- The High Point Church of God is excited to be hosting the Shepherd Family for a singing Friday, April 26th. The singing will begin at 7:00 PM. For more information about the Shepherds visit their website at www.theshepherdsonline.net. High Point Church of God is located at 8485 Frolona Rd in Franklin. … [READ MORE]
Back-to-Back Baseball Champs at HCMS!
(Franklin, GA) -- After winning the first West Georgia Small Middle School Baseball Championship in school history in 2018, the Heard County Middle School Braves repeated that performance in almost every way Thursday to capture the second of back-to-back titles. Amazingly, the Braves not only defeated the same Villa Rica Wildcats team as a year … [READ MORE]
Mrs. Donna Horton Moore
Mrs. Donna Horton Moore, 66, of Franklin, GA passed away with her family by her side Wednesday, April 17, 2019 at Wellstar West Georgia Hospice. Donna was born May 16, 1952 in LaGrange, GA to the late Earston Lee Horton, Sr. and Jeanette Agnes Brown Horton. She was an active member of Olive Branch Baptist Church of Franklin, GA. and retired … [READ MORE]
LOCAL NEWS
Important updated road closure information for South River Road residents
(Franklin, GA) -- The City of Franklin previously issued a press release regarding the temporary closure of South River Road for a short period of time to complete some necessary sewer … [Read More...]
Indoor music groups finding early success at Heard High
(Franklin, GA) -- Heard County High School's Indoor Percussion and Indoor Winterguard had an outstanding season this year. Indoor season is where groups go out without the marching … [Read More...]
Pinwheel Garden recognizes Child Abuse Prevention Month
(Franklin, GA) -- April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month! This year we celebrated the 36th Anniversary of our national awareness month as April was first designated as Child … [Read More...]
Rabid Racoon in Roopville
Written by Hayla Folden, D-4 Public Health (Roopville, GA) -- A private lab has confirmed that a raccoon in southern Carroll County recently tested positive for rabies. It was sent for … [Read More...]
COMMUNITY
The Shepherd Family at High Point Church of God
(Franklin, GA) -- The High Point Church of God is … [Read More...]
Local native gives Arbor Day presentation to James Stewart Chapter, NSDAR
(Franklin, GA) -- On Saturday, April 13th, the James … [Read More...]
Marching Braves Mattress Fundraiser (May 5)
(Franklin, GA) -- The Heard County High School Marching … [Read More...]
BRAKING MUSE: Big parade planned as Heard County celebrates new state record holders
(Franklin, GA) -- Heard County is planning to celebrate … [Read More...]
School News
Indoor music groups finding early success at Heard High
(Franklin, GA) -- Heard County High School's … [Read More...]
Student Artist Spotlight (Trevor Strickland)
Heard County Student Art Spotlight (Franklin, GA) … [Read More...]
Baby Brave Reunion at Centralhatchee Park (April 27)
(Franklin, GA) -- The Baby Braves will be getting … [Read More...]
Student Artist Spotlight (Landen Harris)
Heard County Student Art Spotlight (Franklin, GA) … [Read More...]
Sports
Back-to-Back Baseball Champs at HCMS!
(Franklin, GA) -- After winning the first West Georgia … [Read More...]
BRAKING MUSE: Big parade planned as Heard County celebrates new state record holders
(Franklin, GA) -- Heard County is planning to celebrate … [Read More...]
Braves take down Handley 4-2
(Roanoke, AL) -- The Heard County Braves defeated … [Read More...]
Braves punch ticket to middle school baseball championship
(Franklin, GA) -- The Heard County Middle School Braves … [Read More...]
OBITUARIES
Mrs. Donna Horton Moore
Mrs. Donna Horton Moore, 66, of Franklin, GA passed … [Read More...]
Ellen Hyatt Crowe
Ellen Hyatt Crowe, a longtime resident of Heard County, … [Read More...]
Mr. Leroy Rowe
Mr. Leroy Martin Rowe, age 89, of Franklin passed away … [Read More...]
Mrs. Nevelyn Mae Bradley
Mrs. Nevelyn Mae Mathis Bradley, age 92 of Franklin, … [Read More...]
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