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 […]
Read More »Canon Woman Charged With Murder After Vehicle Strikes and Kills Man During Domestic Incident
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 […]
Read More »Franklin County Man Arrested on Child Exploitation Charges After Search Warrant
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 […]
Read More »Stolen Vehicle Pursuit on I-85 Ends With PIT Maneuver in Franklin County
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 […]
Read More »Human Remains Found in Franklin County Field Under Investigation
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 […]
Read More »Georgia Fish Fry 2026
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, […]
Read More »Three Arrested Following Traffic Stop in Lavonia; Additional Charges Pending
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 […]
Read More »Georgia Governor’s Race Set for November After GOP Primary Upset
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 […]
Read More »Franklin County Drug Investigation Leads to MDMA Trafficking Arrest, Seizure of Drugs and Firearms
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 […]
Read More »Vote Jonathan McColumn for US Senate
*Sponsored by the McColumn for Leadership Fund* GEORGIA – Retired Brigadier General Jonathan McColumn is bringing a message of “Back to the Basics” to Georgia voters as he campaigns for the U.S. Senate, promoting what he describes as a constitutional, compassionate, and conservative vision for the country. McColumn, a retired U.S. Army officer with 35 […]
Read More »Franklin Springs Man Arrested on Child Exploitation Charges Following Investigation
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 […]
Read More »Two Arrested Following Investigation into Commercial Burglaries in Northeast Georgia
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 […]
Read More »GBI Investigates Officer Involved Shooting in Lavonia
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Ga. – At the request of the Lavonia Police Department and the Georgia State Patrol, GBI agents are investigating an officer involved shooting in Lavonia, GA. Alan Joseph Chandler, age 30, of Lavonia, GA, was shot and killed in the incident. No law enforcement officers were injured. Preliminary information indicates that at about […]
Read More »Armed Domestic Incident in Franklin County Ends in Peaceful Surrender
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Ga. — A domestic violence incident involving an armed individual in Franklin County prompted a multi-agency response Sunday afternoon, ultimately ending in a peaceful surrender after several hours of negotiations, according to the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies were initially dispatched to Burroughs Road in Canon following reports of an armed subject. Authorities […]
Read More »Franklin County Deputies Resolve Barricade Incident, Make Multiple Arrests in Ongoing Investigations
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Ga. — The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office responded to multiple incidents over the past week, including a barricaded gunman situation and a separate burglary investigation that resulted in several arrests. According to officials, deputies from both the Patrol Division and Criminal Investigations Division attempted to serve an arrest warrant on Jim Grizzle Road […]
Read More »LT. GOVERNOR FRONTRUNNER, CONSERVATIVE STEVE GOOCH WON’T BACK DOWN ON PUBLIC SAFETY
GEORGIA – Conservative Senator Steve Gooch is stepping up where others are content to grandstand, delivering real action to shield Georgians from the rising tide of lawlessness pushed by the far left. In the wake of media-fueled hysteria that has seen protesters storm churches mid-service to harass worshippers, Gooch didn’t hesitate. He introduced SB 591, […]
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