Category: News

The search for a Franklin County man missing in Lincoln County ends in tragedy.  On Sunday afternoon, authorities recovered the body of 51-year-old James David “Tiger” Floyd of Lavonia.  Floyd’s body was found in a section of the Broad River known as Anthony Shoals near the Lincoln-Elbert County Line.  Major Jim Wallen is with the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office.  He […]

The City of Royston is gearing up for another Thursday Artisan Walk downtown. Sponsored by the Royston Downtown Development Authority and Main Street program, Executive Director Michael Crump said reaction to last year’s art walk was positive. He said the the Art Walk will take place this Thursday.    The monthly artisan walk gives people to get out in the […]

Ever had a wildlife conflict?  Whether it is landscape snacking animal or a critter coming too close for comfort, many people have had some sort of human-wildlife conflict issue.  But why are wildlife, such as deer, coyotes, bears, raccoons, foxes and skunks, near your home in the first place?  It is most commonly because of easy access to “food,” according […]

Interstate 85 traffic in Franklin County is back to normal following a grizzly accident Sunday afternoon.  The wreck occurred around 5:00 on the northbound side just past Exit 160, Highway 51 (Old Federal Road).  According to Corporal William Jordan with the Georgia State Patrol, traffic on the northbound side was already slowed down ahead of what was to become the […]

The Franklin County Lions varsity baseball team is headed for the State Championship.  The Lions defeated Appling County in a pair of games Saturday night.  They go into the state championship with a record of 35-3 overall and 13-2 in Region 8AAA.  The Lions will face North Hall from Gainesville.  The Trojans have an overall record of 31-5 and 17-1 […]