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Aimee Copeland delivers inspiring message to UWG grads

July 26, 2017 by Staff Reports · Leave a Comment

(Courtesy of Julie Lineback/westga.edu) (Carrollton, GA) -- Aimee Copeland believes you can have faith or you can have fear. It’s a lesson taught to her by her father, and it’s a message that she shared with University of West Georgia graduates on July 25 at the summer commencement ceremony. Copeland is no stranger to faith and fear. She was a … [READ MORE]

Aimee Copeland delivers inspiring message to UWG grads

July 26, 2017 by Staff Reports · Leave a Comment

‘Back To School Bash’ this weekend

July 25, 2017 by Staff Reports · Leave a Comment

(Franklin, GA) -- Heard County Community Partnership, a Georgia Family Connection Affiliate, and its’ collaborative partners will hold their annual Back To School Bash Resource Fair this Saturday, July 29, 2017 from 9:00 to 11:00 AM at the Heard County Covered Arena in Franklin. Around 1,000 to 1,200 residents will take advantage of the event to … [READ MORE]

Pastoral Nuggets: Moving Rocks

July 26, 2017 by Aaron McCullough · Leave a Comment

Last week, I had the honor of eating lunch with Dr. Tom Tucker, Pastor of First Baptist Church in West Point, Georgia. As we were leaving to go to lunch, Tom showed me the “Community Garden” that is located across the street from the main entrance of the church. The church sponsors the garden as an outreach ministry to the community. It is quite … [READ MORE]

Touchdown Club sponsoring Legends Game prior to ‘Midnight Madness’

July 26, 2017 by Brave Nation · Leave a Comment

(Franklin) -- The Heard County Touchdown Club would like to announce 'Midnight Madness' will be held on July 28 starting at 7:30 p.m. As a part of this year's event we are in the process of planning our first legends flag football game. The game will kick off at 7:30 and will feature former Heard County Brave football players. The odd year … [READ MORE]

Mrs. Bonnie Smith

July 25, 2017 by Obituary · Leave a Comment

Mrs. Bonnie Colleen Smith, 57, of Franklin, GA passed away Monday, July 24, 2017 at her home. Bonnie was born November 26, 1959 in LaGrange, GA and was employed by LA Fitness as the secretary. Bonnie was preceded in death by her mother, Patricia Marie Helms and a sister, Kathleen Donnell Hampson. Survivors include her husband, Terry Mark Smith; … [READ MORE]