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Braves kick off Barron’s 18th season this Friday night

August 21, 2019 by Brave Nation · Leave a Comment

(Franklin, GA) -- The defending GHSA Class AA Champion Heard County Braves football team will return to the gridiron at HCHS this Friday night as they open the 2019 regular with a non-region tilt versus the Class AAAA Lagrange Grangers. Fans are encouraged to arrive at Staples Stadium early for Hall of Fame night where 11 new members will be … [READ MORE]

Former HCES teacher arrested for taking ‘upskirt’ photos of female coworkers

August 19, 2019 by Staff Reports · Leave a Comment

(Franklin, GA) -- A former Heard County Elementary School second grade teacher was arrested Monday morning by the Heard County Sheriff's Office following a several month investigation. 33-year-old Reinaldo Wishon Reid, is charged with four felony counts of 'Invasion of Privacy' after allegedly taking lewd upskirt type photos of multiple female … [READ MORE]

Franklin Housing Authority residents get help from local church

August 20, 2019 by Staff Reports · Leave a Comment

(Franklin, GA) -- On August 1 and 2, volunteers from First Baptist Church launched 'Operation: Franklin.' One of the project’s goal was to beautify the yards of Franklin Housing Authority residents by planting mulch, removing old lawn furniture and equipment, and helping in whatever small yard projects residents might have. The Housing Authority … [READ MORE]

Pastoral Nuggets: It Happened – Just This Way

August 21, 2019 by Aaron McCullough · Leave a Comment

Proverbs 17:22(KJV) says, “A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones.” So, I think that from time-to-time it does all of us good to laugh – even if it is at somebody else’s expense! Speaking of laughter, I am convinced that sometimes the Lord looks down from heaven, sees me, and starts belly laughing! I have … [READ MORE]

Lady Braves scorch Tigers in region opener

August 21, 2019 by Staff Reports · Leave a Comment

(Temple, GA) -- The Lady Braves softball team won in dominant fashion in the Region 5-AA opener at Temple Tuesday. The 16-0 win in four innings set the pace as the squad officially begins the road to Columbus. Senior Caroline Jones started in the circle and earned her first win of the season after pitching three strong innings. She scattered … [READ MORE]

Mrs. Sheila Nadine McClain

August 19, 2019 by Obituary · 2 Comments

Mrs. Sheila Nadine McClain, 69, passed away Thursday, August 1st, 2019 at her home in Canton, Georgia. Mrs. McClain was born June 23rd, 1950, in Heard County Georgia. She was the daughter of the late Aubrey McClain Sr. and Essie McClain. She worked different trades throughout her life; from painting high rise buildings, warehouse production … [READ MORE]