Weekly Arrest Reports (01/21/22)
Franklin Police Chief, Kevin Hannah, has issued the following list of individuals arrested in the city of Franklin and their various charges: Stacy Marie Tidwell 33, arrested on 11/14/2022 charged with Possession of marijuana less than an ounce. William Jason Wood 37, arrested on 01/20/2022 charged with Battery family violence act … [READ MORE]
January Cutoff Notice at HCWA
January Cut-Off Notice at HCWA To avoid interruption in water service, make your past due payment no later than the end of the day on Monday, January 24, 2022. There is a drop-box located on the front door for after hour payments. You may also make payments by visiting www.myhcwa.com or call our automated payment system at … [READ MORE]
Position Open at Heard County Water Authority
POSITION OPEN AT THE Heard County Water Authority The Heard County Water Authority is currently taking applications for a Distribution Crew Member. Applicant must have a high school diploma or G.E.D. certificate. Salary is based upon experience. Applications may be picked up at the Water Authority office at 11520 Highway 34 West, Franklin, … [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]
Mr. Allan Tavel
Mr. Glenn Allan Tavel, age 69, of Franklin passed away January 18, 2022. His funeral service will be held Saturday January 22, 2022 at 2:00 PM in the chapel of Stutts Funeral Home with Rev. Scott Googe officiating. Interment will follow in Centralhatchee First Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will accept guests at Stutts Funeral Home … [READ MORE]
LOCAL NEWS
January Cutoff Notice at HCWA
January Cut-Off Notice at HCWA To avoid interruption in water service, make your past due payment no later than the end of the day on Monday, January 24, 2022. There is a drop-box … [Read More...]
Franklin City Council Minutes (12/02/21)
PUBLIC HEARING & MAYOR & COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES, 6:30 PM JOEL W. ROGERS MUNICIPAL COURTROOM DECEMBER 2, 2021 PUBLIC HEARING (2022 Budget) Mayor Hayes opened the public … [Read More...]
Franklin City Council Agenda (01/06/22)
CITY OF FRANKLIN AGENDA MAYOR & COUNCIL MEETING, 6:30 PM, CITY HALL COURTROOM January 6, 2022 CALL TO ORDER- City Clerk, Jessica LaPointe Oath of Office for Mayor Council … [Read More...]
Superintendent Kay addresses community about GPAC concert series funding
Happy New Year Brave Nation, I hope everyone is off to a great start to 2022! In an effort to continue our transparency I am writing to disclose the details of the upcoming Concert … [Read More...]
Wreaths placed to honor our Veterans
Members of American Legion Post 148 left to right Raymond Brown, Larry Denney, Theron Levens, Tom McCutchen, and Durell Langley (Photo: DAR) (Franklin, GA) -- At 12:00 pm on Saturday, … [Read More...]
December Cutoff Notice at HCWA
(Franklin, GA) -- The Water Authority will be closed in observance of Christmas on Friday, December 24th through Monday December 27, 2021. We will also close on Friday, December 30, … [Read More...]
COMMUNITY
Position Open at Heard County Water Authority
POSITION OPEN AT THE Heard County Water Authority The … [Read More...]
Local citizens receive Georgia State Society NSDAR Service to Veterans Awards
As part of the Veterans Day Bench Dedication Ceremony … [Read More...]
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...]
School News
Superintendent Kay addresses community about GPAC concert series funding
Happy New Year Brave Nation, I hope everyone is … [Read More...]
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...]
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. Allan Tavel
Mr. Glenn Allan Tavel, age 69, of Franklin passed away … [Read More...]
Mrs. Ellen Walker Todd
Mrs. Ellen Walker Todd, age 99 of Roopville, Georgia, … [Read More...]
Mrs. Mozelle Hallmark
Mrs. Mozelle Phillips Hallmark, age 97, of Franklin … [Read More...]
Mr. Leroy Simonds
Mr. Junior Leroy Simonds, age 81, of Franklin passed … [Read More...]
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