Important road closure information for the City of Franklin
(Franklin, GA) -- The City of Franklin will temporarily close Main Street between the intersections of Maple Street and College Drive on Monday, July 26, 2021 from 6:00 AM until 12:00 PM. The closure will impact the end of Maple Street at the intersection of Main Street; therefore, motorist and residents will be directed onto College Drive to … [READ MORE]
Important road closure information for the City of Franklin
(Franklin, GA) -- The City of Franklin will temporarily close Main Street between the intersections of Maple Street and College Drive on Monday, July 26, 2021 from 6:00 AM until 12:00 PM. The closure will impact the end of Maple Street at the intersection of Main Street; therefore, motorist and residents will be directed onto College Drive to … [READ MORE]
American Legion Post 148 installs officers for 2021-2022
(Franklin, GA) -- Earlier this month, Heard County American Legion Post 148 in Franklin installed their new officers for the 2021-2022 year. Pictured above (left to right) are Ronnie Pate, (Post 143 Carrollton) Sr. Vice Commander 5th District of Georgia; Al Hillman, (Post 57 Newnan) Installing Officer Past State Officer; Theron Levens, Commander; … [READ MORE]
Olive Branch Church Youth Car Wash Fundraiser
Olive Branch Youth Car Wash (Franklin, GA) -- Pastor Rodney Roquemore and the youth of Olive Branch Baptist Church located at 40 Frolona Raod in Franklin cordially invite you to join us June 12, 2021 from 9:00 AM until noon for our annual youth car wash. Donations will be accepted for all cars washed. All proceeds will be used to help youth … [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. Rudy Golden
Mr. Rudy Alfred Golden, 73, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away after a brief illness on Wednesday, May 19, 2021. He was lovingly known for his sayings or “Rudy-isms.” One of these became his last request made in the hours right before he passed; he chose not to be resuscitated and instead to be allowed to just “slide under the … [READ MORE]
LOCAL NEWS
Important road closure information for the City of Franklin
(Franklin, GA) -- The City of Franklin will temporarily close Main Street between the intersections of Maple Street and College Drive on Monday, July 26, 2021 from 6:00 AM until 12:00 … [Read More...]
American Legion Post 148 installs officers for 2021-2022
(Franklin, GA) -- Earlier this month, Heard County American Legion Post 148 in Franklin installed their new officers for the 2021-2022 year. Pictured above (left to right) are Ronnie … [Read More...]
Former councilman pleads guilty to Theft by Shoplifting
(Franklin, GA) -- A former Franklin City councilman pleaded guilty to Theft by Shoplifting in Heard County Superior Court last week. The plea stemmed from an April, 2020 incident at … [Read More...]
Franklin motel manager charged with raping a guest
(Franklin, GA) -- A Franklin motel manager is facing sexual assault charges after allegedly raping a guest of the establishment. 63-year-old Manubhai Kantilal Patel is charged with … [Read More...]
Notice to Customers of the Heard County Water Authority
Notice to HCWA Customers (Franklin, GA) -- Due to increased operations costs, the Heard County Water Authority will be increasing rates effective September 1, 2021. These rates will be … [Read More...]
Franklin police offering reward in recent downtown burglary
(Franklin, GA) -- The Franklin Police Department is asking for the public's help in identifying the individual in the above photographs. During the early morning hours of Monday, July … [Read More...]
COMMUNITY
American Legion Post 148 installs officers for 2021-2022
(Franklin, GA) -- Earlier this month, Heard County … [Read More...]
July water cut-off date at HCWA
July Cut-Off Notice (Franklin, GA) -- To avoid … [Read More...]
Ephesus Public Library Bake Sale
(Ephesus. GA) -- Ephesus Public Library will be having … [Read More...]
Book Sale at Ephesus Public Library
(Ephesus, GA) -- We're having a book sale! The Ephesus … [Read More...]
School News
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...]
‘Starting in Style’ to help young ladies with back-to-school shopping
(Franklin/Carrollton) -- 'Starting in Style' is a … [Read More...]
Ephesus student receives DAR Youth Citizenship Award
(Ephesus, GA) -- The James Stewart Chapter, NSDAR, … [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. Rudy Golden
Mr. Rudy Alfred Golden, 73, beloved husband, father, … [Read More...]
Mrs. Sandra Lloyd
Mrs. Sandra Gayle Wright Lloyd, age 73, of Franklin … [Read More...]
Mrs. Betsy Tillman
Mrs. Betsy Gilliland Adams Tillman of Grandbury, Texas … [Read More...]
Mr. John Fred Holland
Mr. John Fred Holland, age 67, of Franklin passed away … [Read More...]
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