Veterans Bench Dedication held on Franklin Square
(Franklin, GA) -- The James Stewart Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, held a ceremony to dedicate a bench to the veterans of Heard County on the square on Saturday, November 13, 2021. Attendees were welcomed by Pamela Lyle, James Stewart Chapter Regent. Bethany Dunmire and Gabby Smith, members of the Centralhatchee Braves Patrol, … [READ MORE]
Veterans Bench Dedication held on Franklin Square
(Franklin, GA) -- The James Stewart Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, held a ceremony to dedicate a bench to the veterans of Heard County on the square on Saturday, November 13, 2021. Attendees were welcomed by Pamela Lyle, James Stewart Chapter Regent. Bethany Dunmire and Gabby Smith, members of the Centralhatchee Braves Patrol, … [READ MORE]
Job Opening at Heard County Water Authority
The Heard County Water Authority The Heard County Water Authority is currently taking applications for an Operations Specialist to work in the office. Applicant must have a high school diploma or G.E.D. certificate. Salary is based upon experience. This is a 36 hour per week position and includes benefits. Applications may be picked up … [READ MORE]
Glenn Independent Methodist Church receives Historic Preservation Award
(Glenn, GA) -- The James Stewart Chapter, NSDAR, recently awarded the NSDAR Excellence in Historic Preservation Award to the Trustees of the newly formed Glenn Independent Methodist Church (formerly Mount Zion UMC). This recognition honors individuals or groups that have saved and/or preserved their local history, including restoration of … [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]
Mrs. Annie Rene Zeamer
Mrs. Annie Rene Shelnutt Zeamer, age 86, of Franklin passed away November 23, 2021. A private graveside service was held November 24, 2021 at Centralhatchee First Baptist Church Cemetery with Bro. Derrill Scott officiating. Mrs. Zeamer was born October 31, 1935 in Heard County to the late Henry William Shelnutt and Lela Ann Shelnutt. She was a … [READ MORE]
LOCAL NEWS
Veterans Bench Dedication held on Franklin Square
(Franklin, GA) -- The James Stewart Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, held a ceremony to dedicate a bench to the veterans of Heard County on the square on Saturday, … [Read More...]
Holiday Hours and Nov. cut-off date at HCWA
(Franklin, GA) -- The Heard County Water Authority will be closed on Thursday and Friday, November 25-26, 2021 for Thanksgiving. HCWA would like to wish all customers a safe and Happy … [Read More...]
PUBLIC NOTICE: City of Franklin holiday trash schedule
PUBLIC NOTICE (Franklin, GA) -- Due to the upcoming holidays, please note the following changes to trash pickup days in the City of Franklin. Customers that would normally be picked … [Read More...]
Franklin City Council Minutes (10/07/21)
MAYOR & COUNCIL MEETING, 6:30 PM JOEL W. ROGERS MUNICIPAL COURTROOM OCTOBER 7, 2021 MAYOR & COUNCIL MEETING The Mayor and Council of the City of Franklin, Georgia, met in … [Read More...]
Heard BOC Agenda (11/16/21)
AGENDA HEARD COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MEETING Nov. 16, 2021 – 6:30 P.M. Heard County Administration Building 201 Park Ave., Franklin, GA 30217 I. CALL TO ORDER II. WELCOME, … [Read More...]
Heard County Sheriff’s Office honors Veterans
(Franklin, GA) -- Sheriff Ross Henry and staff recognized their Veterans this past week. A display is set up yearly in the Sheriff’s Office Lobby that includes photos of current and … [Read More...]
COMMUNITY
Job Opening at Heard County Water Authority
The Heard County Water Authority The Heard County … [Read More...]
New Winter Hours at Heard County Convenience Centers
(Franklin, GA) -- Daylight Savings Time ended November … [Read More...]
James Stewart Chapter, NSDAR, Welcomes New Member and Outstanding Junior
(Franklin, GA) -- Anna Marie McCrary became a member of … [Read More...]
HELP WANTED: Maintenance Mechanic/Foreman
(Franklin, GA) -- Franklin Housing Authority (FHA) is … [Read More...]
School News
Heard County celebrates ‘Red Ribbon’ week
(Franklin, GA) -- Red Ribbon Week is celebrated … [Read More...]
Mary Hines Johnson Day proclaimed in Franklin
(Franklin, GA) -- In a special program hosted by … [Read More...]
Langston coming to Franklin
(Franklin, GA) -- The legacy of the Franklin Music … [Read More...]
Heard County Schools continues excellence in Academics
(Franklin, GA) -- The 2020-2021 school year was … [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
Mrs. Annie Rene Zeamer
Mrs. Annie Rene Shelnutt Zeamer, age 86, of Franklin … [Read More...]
Mr. James Lewis Gillham
Mr. James Lewis Gillham, 86, passed away the 20th day … [Read More...]
Mr. Sammy G. Smith
Mr. Sammy G. Smith, age 75 of Franklin, Georgia, passed … [Read More...]
Mrs. Janice Holloway
Mrs. Martha Janice Arrington Holloway, age 79, of … [Read More...]
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