Thursday Free of Charge October 1, 2026
Schools
Franklin County Schools Break for Fall Next WeekClasses pause Oct. 5 through 9, and Oct. 12 is a student holiday. The Franklin County School District lists a fall break for Monday, Oct. 5, through Friday, Oct. 9. The following Monday, Oct. 12, is a professional learning day and student holiday, so students are out of class for a full week and a day. The Board of Education's posted schedule shows a work session today, Oct. 1, and its next regular meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 13. Times for those meetings were not listed on the schedule page. Source: Franklin County Schools
County Government
County Commissioners Hold Public Hearing and Regular Meeting MondayA hearing at 5:30 p.m. is followed by the regular meeting at 6 p.m. in Carnesville. The Franklin County Board of Commissioners has a public hearing on the county calendar for Monday, Oct. 5, at 5:30 p.m. The regular meeting follows at 6 p.m. The calendar listing does not say what the hearing covers, so residents who want to weigh in may want to check the agenda center first. The commissioners' next work session is set for Tuesday, Oct. 27, at 6 p.m. Source: Franklin County calendar
Board of Education work sessionThursday, Oct. 1 · Franklin County Schools
The district's 2026 meeting schedule lists a Board of Education work session for today. The page gives no time or location, so confirm with the district before heading out. Confirm
Lavonia Depot Farmers MarketSaturday, Oct. 3 · 7 to 11 a.m. · Lavonia Gazebo
The market's page lists Wednesdays and Saturdays from April through October, with live music on Saturdays from 9 to 11 a.m. The page also refers to the 2025 season, so confirm it is running. The forecast calls for showers likely after 2 p.m. Saturday, so morning is the safer window. Confirm
Atlanta · Sept. 28
Kemp suspends state fuel tax for 30 daysAn executive order declares a state of emergency citing global market volatility. It suspends Georgia's motor fuel excise tax, 33.3 cents a gallon on gasoline and 37.3 cents on diesel, from Sept. 29 through Oct. 29. It also suspends state weight limits on commercial vehicles.
Board of Assessors meetingWednesday, Oct. 7 · Tax Assessors Office, Carnesville
Listed as an all-day entry on the county calendar. No start time given. Columbus Day holidayMonday, Oct. 12
The county calendar lists the day as a holiday. Franklin County Schools also list Oct. 12 as a professional learning day and student holiday. Planning Commission meetingThursday, Oct. 15 · 5:30 p.m. · 7085 Highway 145, Carnesville
The commission meets at the address listed on the county calendar. Lions home gamesFriday, Oct. 9 and Friday, Oct. 30 · 7:30 p.m.
Franklin County hosts Elbert County on Oct. 9 and Hart County on Oct. 30, per MaxPreps. Trick-or-Treat at the GazeboSaturday, Oct. 31 · Lavonia Gazebo
Listed on the Lavonia Downtown events page. No time was given. Confirm
City of Lavonia. Last post: Aug. 26, the Gumlog area boil water advisory was lifted. Franklin County news flash. Last post: Aug. 28, courthouse closure for roof repairs from Aug. 31 through Sept. 8. Lavonia Depot Farmers Market. Season listed as April through October, Wednesdays and Saturdays, 7 to 11 a.m. at the Gazebo. THE LAVONIA LOCAL is compiled automatically from public websites each weekday morning. It is not affiliated with the City of Lavonia, Franklin County, or any agency, school, or publication named here. Every item links to its source. Confirm times with the organizer before you go. lavonialocal.com · Read on the web
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