FRANKLIN COUNTY, Ga. – A stolen utility terrain vehicle was recovered in Mississippi on Oct. 9 after Franklin County authorities tracked its movements across multiple states, according to the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office. Franklin County 911 received a report at approximately 8:19 a.m. Oct. 9 regarding the theft of a UTV from a Walmart distribution […]

FRANKLIN COUNTY, Ga. – A traffic stop on Interstate 85 in Franklin County escalated into a pursuit Oct. 1 that ended with two arrests and multiple felony charges, according to the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office. A Franklin County Sheriff’s Office deputy attempted to stop a gold Chevrolet Tahoe traveling on I-85 on Oct. 1, 2026. […]

FRANKLIN COUNTY, Ga. – A Carnesville man was arrested after investigators reportedly found methamphetamine, psilocybin mushrooms and nine firearms during a search of a Burnette Road residence in Franklin County. According to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, the GBI Appalachian Regional Drug Enforcement Office, with assistance from the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office, conducted the search […]

FRANKLIN COUNTY, Ga. – A traffic stop in Franklin County led to a multi-agency drug investigation that resulted in the seizure of approximately 495 grams of methamphetamine and multiple arrests, authorities said. The investigation began Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2026, when the Canon Police Department conducted a traffic stop in the area of State Route 17 […]

FRANKLIN COUNTY,Two people have been arrested in connection with an alleged burglary reported earlier this month in Franklin County, according to the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded shortly after 4 p.m. Monday, Sept. 14, to a reported burglary at a residence on Crawford Road. Investigators identified Natavious Darrell Hargrove, of Martin, and Dalena Leegail […]

CANON, Ga. — A 32-year-old Canon woman has been arrested and charged with murder and multiple other offenses following a domestic violence incident Thursday night that resulted in the death of a man, according to the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office. Franklin County 911 received a report of the incident on Cheek Drive in Canon at […]

FRANKLIN COUNTY, Ga. – A 25-year-old Franklin County man was arrested on 11 counts of sexual exploitation of children following the execution of a search warrant at a Martin residence, according to the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office. The sheriff’s office said its Criminal Investigation Division conducted a weeks-long investigation into the alleged possession and distribution […]

FRANKLIN COUNTY, Ga. – A pursuit involving a stolen vehicle ended with a Georgia State Patrol trooper performing a PIT maneuver on Interstate 85 in Franklin County, according to the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office. The incident occurred Sept. 9 at approximately 10:30 a.m. when a Franklin County sheriff’s deputy spotted a 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan traveling […]

FRANKLIN COUNTY, Ga. — Local and state investigators are working to identify human remains discovered last week in a field near Martin. The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office said Monday, Aug. 31, that the remains were found Wednesday, Aug. 26, in a field on the north end of the county. The remains have been turned over […]

GEORGIA — Republican leaders and supporters from across Georgia are set to gather in Warner Robins this weekend for the Central Georgia Fish Fry 2026. The Houston, Peach and Bibb County Republican parties will present the event on Saturday, Aug. 22, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Roy H. “Sonny” Watson Health Pavilion, […]

LAVONIA, Ga. — Three people were arrested following a traffic stop conducted by the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office on July 9, and authorities say additional charges are expected. According to the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office, Sheriff Scott Andrews initiated the traffic stop on East Main Street in Lavonia with assistance from deputies assigned to the […]

GEORGIA – Georgia voters narrowed the field in the state’s open gubernatorial race Tuesday, setting up a high-profile general election contest to replace term-limited Gov. Brian Kemp. On the Republican side, businessman and healthcare executive Rick Jackson scored an upset victory over Lt. Gov. Burt Jones, winning the GOP nomination despite Jones receiving endorsements from […]

FRANKLIN COUNTY, Ga. — A multi-agency drug investigation in Franklin County led to the seizure of suspected illegal narcotics, THC products and firearms, according to authorities. On Tuesday, May 19, 2026, agents with the GBI Appalachian Regional Drug Enforcement Office (ARDEO) and investigators with the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division assisted the Georgia […]

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FRANKLIN SPRINGS, Ga. — A Franklin Springs man has been arrested following a child exploitation investigation involving the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. According to the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office, investigators executed a search warrant Thursday, May 7, at a residence located at 224 College Heights in Franklin Springs. Authorities […]

FRANKLIN COUNTY, Ga. – Authorities in northeast Georgia have arrested two suspects following a multi-agency investigation into a string of commercial burglaries spanning two counties. On April 17, 2026, the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office, along with the Canon Police Department and the Lavonia Police Department, executed a search warrant at a residence on Hartwell Road […]