Franklin County Citizen Leader

01/02/2026

12/28/2025

Pick up a copy of this week's issue of the Franklin County Citizen Leader for a copy of the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce 411 Directory. It includes information on the chamber and how to join and a list of all chamber members and details on local businesses, organizations and services. Copies are also available at the Franklin County Citizen Leader office in Lavonia and the Chamber of Commerce office in Carnesville.

12/03/2025

Mary Dowell wins the Canon Council runoff by one vote according to unofficial results after today’s election.

11/26/2025

Franklin County High School teams were blessed with great success during the fall sports season. Here's a look at the end of the seasons for softball, volleyball, cross country and football.

11/15/2025

The Franklin County Lions are in LaGrange for the first round of the state playoffs. Check back for updates.

11/13/2025

11/08/2025

Franklin County Lion Will Gipson wins the state Class AA cross country meet in Carrollton. Gipson took first place by more than 20 seconds over the second place finisher. For complete coverage of the state meet, pick up a copy of the Nov. 13 issue of the Franklin County Citizen Leader.

11/07/2025

The Franklin County High School cross country teams will run Saturday in the State Cross Country Meet at Carrollton High School. The Lions will run at 12:30 p.m., with the girls to follow at 1:15 p.m. To get ready for the race, take a look at these photos from the State Sectional Meet last week at East Jackson High School.

11/07/2025

Get your Pigskin Picks in for a chance to win $275. Deadline is 5 p.m. today to either bring your ballot by our office at 12150 Augusta Road or drop it in the mail. Good luck!

11/07/2025

The Lions are off this week as they prepare for the first round of the state playoffs. Let's take the time to look back on Franklin County's 31-0 win over Hart County on Senior Night last week. And what a night it was!

11/06/2025