Franklin County Citizen Leader

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

11/05/2025

UNOFFICIAL CITY ELECTION RESULTS
Franklin Springs Mayor
Lee Moore 110
Bruce Scranton 63
Josh Griffeth 52

Franklin Springs Council
Tom Wilson 120
Josh Walden 114
Bryan Matheson 100
Joanna Matheson 91

Canon Mayor
Eli Brown 100
Annie Wallace 93

Canon Council
Mary Dowell 80
Kyle Paris 59
Heath Bennett 37
David Schneider 13
Ricky Minish 7

Canon Sunday Sales
Yes 115
No 80

Canon By the Drink
Yes 124
No 69

Royston Council
Bob Adamson 151
Wesley Fricks 139

10/29/2025

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10/25/2025

The Franklin County Lady Lions are warming up to take on Ringgold in the Class AA semifinal at Pope High School in Marietta. The match begins at noon. Check back for updates.

10/24/2025

The Franklin County Lady Lions will play in the state semifinals Saturday at noon at Pope High School in Marietta. Franklin will face Ringgold for a spot in the state championship match Oct. 30 at 2 p.m. in Cartersville. To get ready for the Final Four match, let's look back on the Lady Lions' win over Sonoraville in the Elite Eight Tuesday at South Franklin Elementary School. For complete details of the Lady Lions' journey, pick up a copy of the Franklin County Citizen Leader.

10/24/2025

The Franklin County Lions will travel to Dacula tonight to face the top-ranked Hebron Christian Lions. Kickoff is at 7:30 p.m. Here's a look back at Franklin's contest last week against Prince Avenue at Jeff Davis Field at Ed Bryant Stadium.

10/24/2025

The pot continues to grow! Up to $225! One player missed just one game last week! Drop off those Pigskin Picks entries by 5 p.m. today.