Franklin County Citizen Leader

01/10/2025

IT IS SNOWING IN FRANKLIN COUNTY! Please share your photos of beautiful scenery, snowmen and kids of all ages sledding and playing in the snow. We will choose the best for a special page or two in the paper. Post them in comments, message us here on Facebook or email [email protected].

01/08/2025

Paper delayed due to post office closure to honor Carter
This week's lissue of the Franklin County Citizen Leader will be delayed in delivery to mail subscribers.
The U.S. Postal Service is closed Thursday in honor of the national day of mourning for President Jimmy Carter.
Service is set to resume Friday.
The E-edition for today’s paper and stories from this week’s issue are available at www.franklincountycitizen.com

01/02/2025

A preview of today’s game from last week’s paper.

12/30/2024

Join us for the New Years Eve Celebration in Franklin Springs. We hope to see you there!

12/19/2024

Pick up a copy of today's issue of the Franklin County Citizen Leader for our annual A Franklin County Christmas section. It includes photos from Christmas events around Franklin County, letters to Santa Claus from local second graders and some artwork from those students.

12/13/2024

Make plans to come out to the Lion's Den at Franklin County High School Saturday to the FCA I-85 Battleground Showcase to see top-level high school basketball action played by highly-rated teams from four states.
Games begin at 10 a.m. Tickets are $10.
A complete breakdown of the games, provided by FCHS Coach Jason Shaver, is in this week's issue of the Franklin County Citizen Leader.

12/11/2024

Step of Faith Outreach will be giving away 200 free Christmas hams during Supper with Santa!
The hams have been donated by GPC Hardware in Carnesville.
Hams will be given out on a first-come, first-serve basis.

12/06/2024

PARADES SATURDAY AND SUNDAY
The Canon Christmas Parade will be Saturday at 11 a.m.
The parade lines up at the city park and then proceeds up Depot Street and then onto Highway 17 before ending just past City Hall.
The Royston Christmas Parade will be held Sunday at 3 p.m.
The parade lines up on Old Elbert Road before proceeding up Highway 17 and turning onto Highway 29 and ending at the Dill’s Shopping Center.

11/29/2024

Christmas events this weekend:
Royston Christmas Market Saturday from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. at the Depot.
Lavonia Christmas Parade Sunday at 3 p.m.
Canon Tree Lighting Sunday at 6 p.m. at the City Park.
For complete details, pick up a copy of this week's issue of the Franklin County Citizen Leader or visit www.franklincountycitizen.com.

11/27/2024

With Thanksgiving now here, please consider these recipes from our Nov. 21 issue for your family dinner table.
Happy Thanksgiving from the Franklin County Citizen Leader.

11/26/2024

Statement from Chief Kevin Thompson:

At 11:44 am, on 11-26-2024, the Franklin Springs Police Department was dispatched to Royston Animal Hospital, located at 2888 West Main Street, in reference to a “trauma-specify” event. Upon arrival on scene, officers with the Franklin Springs Police Department discovered a female with what appeared to be a gunshot wound. The female was unconscious and not responding and was transported to St. Mary’s Hospital where she was pronounced deceased. This was a self-contained incident and there is no threat to the public. No further details will be provided at this time.

Today is a sad day for our community and what we need now from everyone is prayers for the family and those affected by today’s event. I would like to personally thank the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office, Franklin County EMS, Franklin County Coroner’s Office, Royston Police Department, Franklin Springs Fire Department, Franklin County 911, and all other First Responders that responded and assisted us today. I would also like to commend the staff of Royston Animal Hospital for their bravery and their compassion today.

11/21/2024

Pick up a copy of today's issue for four special pages of recipes to try for the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays!

11/17/2024

FINAL UPDATE: Teasley was captured this morning at about 9:40!

We believe Teasley was able to get a ride out of the area. Thanks to Franklin County 911, Mr. Brady Roberts as well as the Franklin County Sheriff’s Department deputies and K9 for their invaluable assistance.

Update on the officer: injuries are not serious. He was treated by EMS and was not transported.

New information indicates Teasley may be armed. Do not approach!

Royston officers are looking for Derrick Teasley. Initial information is that Teasley may be involved in area thefts. Tonight Teasley ran from RPD officers causing injury to one in the area of Royston Homes. Anyone with information regarding his whereabouts please call 911.

11/11/2024

The Franklin County Citizen Leader is looking for your best holiday recipes!
Please email your best recipes for Thanksgiving, Christmas or other holidays to [email protected] or [email protected] or send them via Facebook Messenger to this page. They will be included in a special collection in the paper later this month.

11/08/2024

11/01/2024

Franklin Community Players' production of Disney's Beauty and the Beast opens tonight!

Get your ticket before the last petal falls! This weekend Friday 7:00 Saturday 2:30 and 7:00 and Sunday 2:30 - www.franklincommunityplayers.com
Or call 706-491-1538.