May 23, 2013

Alligators spotted at Old Recreation Department in Franklin

Area under the old bridge near where the gators were spotted by a fisherman over the weekend.

(Franklin) - According to Franklin Police Chief Kevin Hannah, two alligators were spotted near the boat ramp at the Old Recreation Department late Saturday evening. Hannah stated that Officer Gary Morgan responded to a dispatch call from a fisherman and upon arriving on the scene he witnessed two alligators. According to Morgan's report, when he arrived a … [Read more...]

Agenda – Board of Commissioners Meeting (05/23/13)

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AGENDA HEARD COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MEETING MAY 23, 2013 – 6:30 P.M.   CALL TO ORDER WELCOME, INVOCATION, AND PLEDGE TO THE FLAG APPROVAL OF MINUTES INVITED GUESTS – Kathy Knowles, President - Heard County Chamber of Commerce AMEND AGENDA NEW BUSINESS Approve Bid on Tractor For Recreation … [Read more...]

First Heard County football coach passes away at 68

Artwork from Heard County's first winning season in 1975 (Courtesy of Wade Norton)

(Piedmont, AL) - Heard County's first football coach, Mr. Danny Lee Pounds, age 68, passed away at his home in Piedmont, Alabama on Friday April 26, 2013. Pounds was born February 11, 1945 in Jacksonville, Alabama to the late Alfred and Lula Belle Pounds. A gravesite memorial service will be held Saturday, May 25, 2013 at the Neal Hill Cemetery in Centre, … [Read more...]

HHS Honors 115 graduates

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(Franklin) - An overflow crowd of family, friends and other members of the community packed into Staples Stadium Friday evening for the commencement ceremony honoring the graduates of  the Heard High School Class of 2013. Principal Russell Sowell welcome those in attendance before the processional which included 115 graduates. Senior speakers during the … [Read more...]

2012-2013 Heard County School System Teacher and Support Person of the Year

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2013 Teacher of the Year and Support Person of the Year Winners (L-R): Tobie Stephens McNorton, Kim Stallings, Vicky Adams, Paul Mixon, Shelby Etress, Tosha West, Carol Hallmark, Crystal Rogers, Nikki Barnes (Franklin) - The Heard County School System held its annual Teacher of the Year/Support Person of the Year Recognition Reception on April 29th at … [Read more...]

Heard County Commissioner Sandi Allen installed as 2013-2014 ACCG 4th District Representative

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(Atlanta, GA) – Heard County Commissioner Sandi Allen was sworn in as ACCG 4th District Representative during a special installation ceremony conducted by Georgia Speaker of the House David Ralston. The installation was held at the Savannah Civic Center as part of the 2013 ACCG Annual Conference. ACCG is Georgia’s county association and works on behalf … [Read more...]

Deal announces Innovation in Teaching Competition

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Innovative and effective educators will win $2,000 bonus and their schools will receive $5,000 grants  (Atlanta, GA) - Gov. Nathan Deal today announced the launch of the Innovation in Teaching Competition, a recognition and reward opportunity for teachers available through Georgia’s Innovation Fund, a competitive grant program created through Georgia’s … [Read more...]

2013 Bravy Award Nominees

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Heard County Middle School and HeardCitizen.com are excited to announce the nominees for the 2nd annual Bravy Awards Show. The Bravy Show will take place at the HCMS gym on May 15, 2013 beginning at 6:30 p.m. It will be the second year for this event which will feature entertainment and the presentation of several county-wide awards to athletes, coaches, … [Read more...]

Murder trial postponed in Carroll County

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(Carrollton, GA) - According to a report by Colton Campbell of The Times-Georgian today, the murder trial of Herman Lee Smith, 21, of Bowdon has been postponed due to a clerical error in the indictment. Smith was set to go on trial Monday for the November 18, 2012 killing of Franklin resident Cardarius Steagall. He is accused of shooting Steagall … [Read more...]

Blood Drive Tuesday in Downtown Franklin

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(Franklin) - The Heard County District Attorney's Office Victim Rights Week Blood Drive will take place Tuesday, May 7 from 10:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m. at the Bloodmobile in Downtown Franklin. See below for more information.       … [Read more...]