Category: News

State Representative Alan Powell says he will continue to pursue a new GBI investigation into missing records from the Franklin-Hart Airport Authority. Powell tells WLHR News he recently acted on the request from the Hart County Commission by sending an email to newly appointed GBI Director Michael Register to do an investigation into where those documents are, but Register denied […]

We have more information for voters on the upcoming run-off for the U.S. Senate Seat between incumbent Senator Raphael Warnock and challenger Herschel Walker. Eligible voters are those who registered before November 7, 2022 deadline may vote in the December 6 runoff even if they did not vote on November 8. If you voted in the General Election and submitted […]

The City of Lavonia is preparing for a Candyland Christmas. Sponsored by the Lavonia Downtown Development Authority, Director Barbara Busby said this year’s tree lighting downtown will be better than ever. “We are kicking off the Christmas season on Tuesday, November 29 for our tree lighting. This year’s theme is Candyland. So,  the Gazebo will be decked out for a […]

Franklin County Commissioners have approved a plan by the Franklin County Fire Association to build a training center in Carnesville on Hubbard Road, at the site of the previous training facility. At their meeting this week, the Board voted unanimously to approve the plan presented by Red Hill Fire Chief Joe Greene at their work session last month. Greene is […]

A graveside service will be held today in Athens for the victim of a murder in Hart Count on Halloween night as investigators continue to search for those responsible. The body of 32-year-old Delphonso Tobias Heard was found dead in the early morning hours of November 1, on the Bowman Highway near Hickory Crossing according to Hart County Sheriff Mike […]