A COVID-19 message from Chairman Lee Boone
TO THE CITIZENS OF HEARD COUNTY: First, I hope all of you are doing as well as can be expected with what is going on. I know most of you have read or heard about the order from the Heard County Board of Health (whom I am Vice Chairman of) that went into effect March 28, 2020 at 12:01 am. If you have not read it, please take the time to do … [READ MORE]
A COVID-19 message from Chairman Lee Boone
TO THE CITIZENS OF HEARD COUNTY: First, I hope all of you are doing as well as can be expected with what is going on. I know most of you have read or heard about the order from the Heard County Board of Health (whom I am Vice Chairman of) that went into effect March 28, 2020 at 12:01 am. If you have not read it, please take the time to do … [READ MORE]
Letter To The Editor: COVID-19 insight from healthcare pros
Attention Citizens: Tonight, as you lie in bed and reflect on your day, I hope it is full of memories of a day spent with your children while self-isolating in the comforts of your home. I hope that the biggest thing you stressed over today was why your kids refuse to do their homework when they have all the time in the world right now. I hope … [READ MORE]
A Sunday morning message from Pastor Neil Awbrey
Good Sunday morning, For the first time in my pastoral ministry, we at Glenloch Baptist Church are cancelling our services today due to a health threat to our nation and community. These seem like strange and unusual circumstances and uncertain times to us. COVID-19 is a serious event, and we are uncertain exactly how many lives are going to be … [READ MORE]
Makayla Red takes next step in Panther career
Article written by Trevor Wenners, Assistant Director of Sports Information at Lagrange College (Lagrange, GA) -- Makayla Red loves the art of competing. The second-year player on the LaGrange College women's tennis team has a friendly personality, but when it comes to being in between the lines, she has an intense competitive spirit. Red is … [READ MORE]
Ms. Patty Nell Allen
Ms. Patty Nell Allen was born April 29. 1935 to the late Dave and Arie Lee McClendon in Chambers County, Alabama. She united with Sweet Hope Baptist Church. She was employed by Franklin Aluminum, Dewell Manufacturing, Bowdon, Georgia; and Baby Clothes of Franklin. Patty departed this life on Thursday, March 19, 2020 at her home in Franklin, … [READ MORE]
LOCAL NEWS
A COVID-19 message from Chairman Lee Boone
TO THE CITIZENS OF HEARD COUNTY: First, I hope all of you are doing as well as can be expected with what is going on. I know most of you have read or heard about the order from the … [Read More...]
Young mother charged with murder of newborn found in cooler
(Troup County, GA) -- Authorities in Troup County have made an arrest in the unsolved case of a deceased newborn that was found in a cooler on the side of the road in early 2019. On … [Read More...]
A Message From Sheriff Ross Henry
Heard County Citizens: First and foremost, I would like to thank the citizens of Heard County for your cooperation and patience as we deal with the current COVID-19 Coronavirus … [Read More...]
Board of Health issues “Shelter in Place” order for Heard County
(Franklin, GA) -- The Heard County Board of Health, along with mayors of the local municipalities and members of District IV Public Health, met in an emergency called meeting on … [Read More...]
Gov. Kemp closes public schools through April 24
(Atlanta, GA) -- Governor Brian P. Kemp issued an Executive Order Thursday morning closing public elementary and secondary schools for in-person instruction through April 24, 2020. The … [Read More...]
Georgia Income Tax and Tag Renewal Deadlines Extended
(Atlanta, GA) -- Governor Brian P. Kemp announced on Monday that the Georgia Department of Revenue (DOR), in conformance with the U.S. Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service … [Read More...]
Town of Centralhatchee declares State of Emergency
(Centralhatchee, GA) -- The Town of Centralhatchee has continually been following the COVID-19 Coronavirus crisis and has been in communication with GMA (Georgia Municipal Association), … [Read More...]
Franklin woman charged with assault in Alabama
(Roanoke, AL) -- A local woman was arrested in Alabama earlier this week in connection with an assault from this past summer. According to a report from Randolph County Sheriff’s … [Read More...]
COMMUNITY
Letter To The Editor: COVID-19 insight from healthcare pros
Attention Citizens: Tonight, as you lie in bed and … [Read More...]
A Message From Sheriff Ross Henry
Heard County Citizens: First and foremost, I would … [Read More...]
Board of Health issues “Shelter in Place” order for Heard County
(Franklin, GA) -- The Heard County Board of Health, … [Read More...]
Letter To The Editor: Superintendent Rodney Kay addresses Brave Nation
Brave Nation, I wanted to take just a moment to … [Read More...]
School News
Gov. Kemp closes public schools through April 24
(Atlanta, GA) -- Governor Brian P. Kemp issued an … [Read More...]
Letter To The Editor: Superintendent Rodney Kay addresses Brave Nation
Brave Nation, I wanted to take just a moment to … [Read More...]
Katy Gray receives excellence in American History Medal
(Franklin, GA) -- At the recent chapter meeting … [Read More...]
Student Artist Spotlight (Brailey Watkins)
Heard County Student Art Spotlight (Franklin, GA) … [Read More...]
Sports
Makayla Red takes next step in Panther career
Article written by Trevor Wenners, Assistant Director … [Read More...]
Tray Owens twirls 11-K gem at Alford Field
(Franklin, GA) -- Tray Owens was masterful on the mound … [Read More...]
Braves earn ‘Diamond Day’ sweep over Red Devils, Bulldogs
(Bowdon, GA) -- The Braves varsity baseball team had a … [Read More...]
Upcoming changes at The Heard Citizen
(Franklin, GA) -- My name is Russ Massa and I am … [Read More...]
OBITUARIES
Ms. Patty Nell Allen
Ms. Patty Nell Allen was born April 29. 1935 to the … [Read More...]
Ms. Orine Cheeks
Ms. Orine Cheeks was born to the late Ms. Martha Corine … [Read More...]
Asbury Quillian Baldwin
Asbury Quillian Baldwin Jr., a distinguished judge and … [Read More...]
Mr. Clifford Henry Jiles, Sr.
Mr. Clifford H. Jiles, Sr., age 90, of Carrollton, … [Read More...]
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