Benjamin Franklin Sexton
Deacon Benjamin Sexton, 86, of Winston, Georgia, passed away on Friday, October 2, 2026.
Oct 7, 2026Open source
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Franklin, Georgia. Counties or equivalents associated with this area: Heard. Associated ZIP codes: 30217.
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Lois Worley Taylor Gaither
Lois Worley Taylor Gaither, age 94, resident of the Glenoch community, Franklin, Georgia, passed away peacefully at her residence on September 29, 2026.
Sep 30, 2026Open source
Molando V. Bonner
Mr. Molando V. Bonner, age 48, of Franklin, GA passed away on August 30, 2026. Celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday, September 5, at 11:00 a....
Sep 2, 2026Open source
Walmart announces $1.3B fulfillment center with 1,000 jobs in North Georgia
The world’s largest retailer announced Thursday it is building a new fulfillment center in a small North Georgia city in Franklin County.
Aug 28, 2026Open source
Former Ohio deputy found guilty of reckless homicide in 2020 OIS
Jason Meade, who retired from the Franklin County Sheriff's Department in 2021, was convicted of reckless homicide in his second trial, while the murder char...
May 8, 2026Open source
Kathy Ann Valente
Mrs. Kathy Ann Valente, 66, of Franklin, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 20, 2026, after a courageous battle against cancer.
Jul 23, 2026Open source
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Melissa H. Walls
Mrs. Melissa H. Walls, age 62, of Roopville, Georgia, passed away on Monday, October 19, 2026.
Oct 21, 2026Open source
Glenn Ariel Jackson
Glenn Ariel Jackson, 77, of Winter Garden, Florida, formerly of Roopville, Georgia, died July 16, 2026.
Aug 6, 2026Open source
Aubrey Gene Powell
Aubrey Gene Powell, age 81, of Roopville, Georgia, passed away peacefully on July 13, 2026.
Jul 14, 2026Open source
Georgia Supreme Court upholds life sentence in 2023 LaGrange gang murder
The Supreme Court of Georgia has unanimously upheld the murder convictions and life-without-parole sentence of a 26-year-old gang member convicted in the exe...
Oct 27, 2026Open source
Peeping Tom spotted peeking into windows. West Georgia police need help finding him
Police in LaGrange are asking for help identifying a man spotted peeking into windows.
Jun 5, 2026Open source
Linda Joyce Richardson Whitman
Mrs. Linda Joyce Richardson Whitman, age 82, of Roopville, Georgia, passed away peacefully at her residence on June 12, 2026.
Jun 16, 2026Open source
WGTC launches new apprenticeship program
West Georgia Technical College’s career services department has partnered with the College of Manufacturing, Transportation, and Trade and the Dow Jones Pr...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
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Jon Ossoff Is Suspiciously Shy About 2028. Should We Believe Him?
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Oct 30, 2026Open source
NCAAF
On Halloween night in 2015, Miami beat No. 22 Duke with one of the greatest (and most gloriously illegal) plays in college football history. On a cold Hallow...
Oct 30, 2026Open source
Outside climate groups boost Georgia green group’s effort in PSC election
The five-member panel and decisions it makes fly largely under the radar even though the votes affect the wallets of millions of Georgians.
Oct 30, 2026Open source
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Franklin is in Heard County, Georgia.
Region: North Georgia
ZIP Codes
30217
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Jon Ossoff Is Suspiciously Shy About 2028. Should We Believe Him?
0ShareNewsweek is a Trust Project memberSee more of our trusted coverage when you search.Prefer Newsweek on Googleto see more of our trusted coverage when yo...
Oct 30, 2026Open source
NCAAF
On Halloween night in 2015, Miami beat No. 22 Duke with one of the greatest (and most gloriously illegal) plays in college football history. On a cold Hallow...
Oct 30, 2026Open source
Outside climate groups boost Georgia green group’s effort in PSC election
The five-member panel and decisions it makes fly largely under the radar even though the votes affect the wallets of millions of Georgians.
Oct 30, 2026Open source
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33.2910730, -85.1054590
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8:48 PM America/New_York
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