Mr. Danny McCormick
Mr. Danny McCormick, age 71, of Franklin passed away September 12, 2021. His funeral service will be held Friday September 17, 2021 at 2:00 PM at Ridgeway Baptist Church with Rev. Lynn Janney officiating. His body will lie in state at the church from 1:00 – 2:00 PM prior to the service. Interment will follow the service in Ephesus Baptist Church … [READ MORE]
Local veteran group presented with 4th Honor Ribbon
(Franklin, GA) -- Local America legion Post 148 were honored during their monthly post meeting in Franklin on Tuesday Sep 7, 2021. The post received its fourth 100% Membership Paid Honor Ribbon. Pictured above at the presentation (L-R) are Ronnie Pate, Commander Post 143, Carrollton; Durell Langley, Adjutant Post 148; Theron Levens, Commander … [READ MORE]
A Constitution Minute No. 1
(Franklin, GA) -- September will bring us the anniversary of the signing of the Constitution of the United States of America. We have been hearing the Constitution mentioned by many politicians and news reporters quite often recently as we approach another election year. We should all take time to re-read our Constitution and think about just … [READ MORE]
Flat Rock’s 145th annual ‘Camp Meeting’ underway and lasts through Sunday
(Franklin, GA) -- The longtime annual 'Camp Meeting' at Flat Rock Campground began Wednesday night and continues through this Sunday, August 15, 2021. Rev. Andrew Owensby delivered the message Wednesday followed by Rev. Allen Simpson on Thursday evening. The remaining lineup of Pastors include Rev. Rodney Roquemore (7:00 PM Friday), Rev. Lynn … [READ MORE]
GHSA State Playoff Baseball Preview: Braves at Elbert County
(Franklin, GA) -- The Heard County Braves will travel to Elberton, GA to take on the Blue Devils in the first round best-of-three series of the 2021 GHSA Class AA State Baseball Playoffs. The series will begin with a doubleheader on Thursday at 5:00 PM with each team needing two wins to advance to the Sweet 16. If the teams split Thursday's … [READ MORE]
Mr. Danny McCormick
Mr. Danny McCormick, age 71, of Franklin passed away September 12, 2021. His funeral service will be held Friday September 17, 2021 at 2:00 PM at Ridgeway Baptist Church with Rev. Lynn Janney officiating. His body will lie in state at the church from 1:00 – 2:00 PM prior to the service. Interment will follow the service in Ephesus Baptist Church … [READ MORE]
LOCAL NEWS
Local veteran group presented with 4th Honor Ribbon
(Franklin, GA) -- Local America legion Post 148 were honored during their monthly post meeting in Franklin on Tuesday Sep 7, 2021. The post received its fourth 100% Membership Paid … [Read More...]
Approved Franklin City Council Minutes (08/05/21)
Franklin City Council Meeting Minutes JOEL W. ROGERS MUNICIPAL COURTROOM August 5, 2021 (6:30 PM) MAYOR & COUNCIL MEETING The Mayor and Council of the City of Franklin, Georgia, … [Read More...]
Braves Patrol at CES completes training on Flag Etiquette
(Centralhatchee, GA) -- The Braves Patrol at Centralhatchee Elementary had a couple of visitors on Friday, August 20th. Jane Barker, Chairman of the Flag of the USA Committee for the … [Read More...]
Franklin City Council Agenda (09/02/21)
CITY OF FRANKLIN AGENDA MAYOR & COUNCIL MEETING, 6:30 PM, CITY HALL COURTROOM Sept. 2, 2021 CALL TO ORDER Welcome, Mayor Kevin Hayes Invocation & Pledge APPROVAL OF … [Read More...]
‘We Will Remember’ Commemoration: The 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks
(Franklin, GA) -- Etched in the bricks at the 9/11 Memorial at Heard County Fire & Emergency Services, are the names of the 343 fire fighters that perished in the line of duty 20 … [Read More...]
Heard County Head Start registration now open for the 2021-2022 school year
(Franklin, GA) -- The Community Action for Improvement, Inc. (CAFI) Heard County Head Start program is now registering for the 2021-2022 school year. The program is open to ages six … [Read More...]
COMMUNITY
A Constitution Minute No. 1
(Franklin, GA) -- September will bring us the … [Read More...]
HELP WANTED: Parts Specialist
LOOKING TO HIRE A PARTS SPECIALIST FOR SMALL … [Read More...]
HELP WANTED: Machine Operators
HELP WANTED Entry Level No Experience … [Read More...]
August cut-off date and COVID office procedures at HCWA
August Cut-Off Notice (Franklin, GA) -- To avoid … [Read More...]
School News
Braves Patrol at CES completes training on Flag Etiquette
(Centralhatchee, GA) -- The Braves Patrol at … [Read More...]
Heard County Head Start registration now open for the 2021-2022 school year
(Franklin, GA) -- The Community Action for … [Read More...]
DAR announces American History Contest for 2021-22
(Franklin, GA) -- Heard County students are … [Read More...]
Important information about Heard County’s after school program
HEARD COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM Home of the … [Read More...]
COVID-19 NEWS
Gov. Kemp announces expanded vaccine eligibility starting March 15
(Atlanta, GA) -- Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced … [Read More...]
COVID-19 UPDATE: Vaccine eligibility expanding on March 8
(Franklin, GA) -- District 4 Public Health is expanding … [Read More...]
Three Rivers providing funds to assist elderly impacted by COVID-19
(Franklin, GA) -- Three Rivers Regional Commission/Area … [Read More...]
Important COVID-19 vaccine update for Heard County
(Franklin, GA) -- The Heard County Health Department … [Read More...]
OBITUARIES
Mr. Danny McCormick
Mr. Danny McCormick, age 71, of Franklin passed away … [Read More...]
Mr. Gerald Lynn “Jerry” Sanders
Mr. Gerald Lynn “Jerry” Sanders of Nalcrest passed away … [Read More...]
Mr. Odell Shelnutt
Mr. Odell Cephus Shelnutt, age 84, of Wedowee, formerly … [Read More...]
Mr. Wallace Breland Russell, Sr.
Mr. Wallace Breland Russell, Sr., age 75, of Franklin … [Read More...]
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