| Vol. I, No. 20 | Lavonia, Georgia | Morning Edition |
Friday Free of Charge October 2, 2026
STATE
State Gas Tax Suspended Through Oct. 29
Governor Kemp's emergency order took effect Tuesday and also lifts state weight limits for commercial trucks.
Governor Brian Kemp announced Sept. 28 that Georgia's motor fuel excise tax is suspended beginning 12:01 a.m. on Sept. 29 and running 30 days, through Oct. 29. The state rates cited in the release are 33.3 cents per gallon on gasoline and 37.3 cents on diesel.
The governor's office said the move rests on a state of emergency declared because of global market volatility, and the same order suspends state weight limits on commercial vehicles. The release lists Georgia averages of $4.19 for regular gas and $6.24 for diesel. It does not say whether the suspension can be extended, and it does not say whether the end date is inclusive.
Source: Georgia Governor's Office
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The Weather
89°
Sunny
| Tonight | Chance of showers and thunderstorms, low near 68 |
| Saturday | High near 84, showers likely after 2 p.m., possible thunderstorm |
| Sunday | High near 70, showers likely, possible thunderstorm |
64 and overcast at 6:35 a.m. Oct. 1 at Franklin County Airport. NWS Lavonia point forecast, issued Oct. 1; no newer reading was available this morning. NWS |
COUNTY
County Commission Holds Hearing and Meeting Monday
A public hearing at 5:30 p.m. is followed by the regular meeting at 6 p.m.
The Franklin County Board of Commissioners has a public hearing on the calendar for Monday, Oct. 5, at 5:30 p.m., and its regular meeting at 6 p.m. The county calendar lists the location only as Carnesville and does not say what the hearing covers. No agenda for either meeting had been posted in the Agenda Center this morning.
A commissioners work session is also listed for Tuesday, Oct. 27, at 6 p.m. Readers who want to attend should check with the county for the room and the hearing subject.
Source: Franklin County calendar
Emmanuel volleyball hosts Chowan tonight
Friday, Oct. 2, 7 p.m. · Shaw Athletic Center, Franklin Springs
The Lions play a conference match against Chowan at home. Emmanuel also hosts Barton on Saturday at 2 p.m. for Youth Day.
Emmanuel Athletics
Lavonia Depot Farmers Market, Saturday
Saturday, Oct. 3, 7 to 11 a.m. · Downtown Lavonia
The market runs Wednesdays and Saturdays through October, with live music from 9 to 11 a.m. on Saturdays. The page's location note still refers to the 2025 season, so confirm where vendors are set up. Confirm
Lavonia Downtown
Emmanuel women's soccer hosts Newberry
Saturday, Oct. 3, 1 p.m. · Franklin Springs
The Lions are at home against Newberry. Volleyball follows at 2 p.m. against Barton in Shaw Athletic Center.
Emmanuel Athletics
Rain expected Saturday and Sunday
Saturday, Oct. 3 and Sunday, Oct. 4
The National Weather Service point forecast for Lavonia shows a 70 percent chance of rain Saturday, with showers likely after 2 p.m. and a possible thunderstorm. Sunday carries an 80 percent chance, with a high near 70. The forecast was issued Oct. 1. Confirm
National Weather Service
| Sat, Oct. 3 | Lavonia Depot Farmers Market, 7 to 11 a.m. Market continues Wednesdays and Saturdays through Oct. 31. Live music Saturdays, 9 to 11 a.m. source |
| Sat, Oct. 3 | Emmanuel women's soccer vs. Newberry, 1 p.m.; volleyball vs. Barton (Youth Day), 2 p.m. Franklin Springs. source |
| Mon, Oct. 5 | Franklin County Commission public hearing, 5:30 p.m., and regular meeting, 6 p.m. Carnesville. source |
| Oct. 5 to 9 | Franklin County Schools fall break. source |
| Wed, Oct. 7 | Franklin County Board of Assessors meeting, Tax Assessors Office, Carnesville. No time listed. source |
| Fri, Oct. 9 | Franklin County Lions football vs. Elbert County, 7:30 p.m. Region game. source |
| Mon, Oct. 12 | County federal holiday listing (Columbus Day); Franklin County Schools professional learning day, no students. source |
| Tue, Oct. 13 | Franklin County Board of Education regular meeting, 6 p.m. source |
| Wed, Oct. 14 | Emmanuel soccer vs. Shorter (Glow Party): women 4 p.m., men 7 p.m. source |
| Thu, Oct. 15 | Franklin County Planning Commission, 5:30 p.m., 7085 Highway 145, Carnesville. source |
| Sat, Oct. 17 | Emmanuel soccer vs. Young Harris (Gold Rush): women 2 p.m., men 5 p.m. source |
| Wed, Oct. 21 | Franklin County Board of Assessors meeting, Tax Assessors Office, Carnesville. No time listed. Emmanuel soccer hosts Southern Wesleyan. source |
| Sat, Oct. 24 | Emmanuel Homecoming: soccer vs. Erskine, women 1 p.m., men 4 p.m. Volleyball home matches run through October; see the schedule. source |
| Tue, Oct. 27 | Franklin County Commission work session, 6 p.m., Carnesville. source |
| Fri, Oct. 30 | Franklin County Lions football vs. Hart County, 7:30 p.m. Region game. source |
| Sat, Oct. 31 | Trick-or-Treat at the Gazebo, downtown Lavonia. No time listed. source |
| Pocket Football Guide Bulldogs and Tigers, the week in brief |
SAT, OCT. 3 |
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4-0 · 2-0 SEC |
SAT · VANDERBILT AT GEORGIA · 12:45 P.M. · SEC NETWORK · ATHENS, GA.
Homecoming in Athens, listed as sold out. Georgia beat Oklahoma 41-13 on Sept. 26.
• Linebacker Chris Cole was named Lott IMPACT Trophy Player of the Week after eight tackles, a sack and two fumble recoveries against Oklahoma, one returned 85 yards for a touchdown. Georgia Athletics
• Linebacker Quintavius Johnson and receiver Talyn Taylor spoke to reporters Tuesday ahead of Vanderbilt. Georgia won the last Vanderbilt visit to Athens, 55-0, in 2022. Georgia Athletics
• Next up after Vanderbilt: Oct. 10 at Alabama, 7:30 p.m. on ABC, per the school's schedule. Georgia Athletics
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3-1 · 2-0 ACC |
SAT · NO. 4 MIAMI AT CLEMSON · 7:30 P.M. · ABC · MEMORIAL STADIUM
Clemson hosts Miami in the ACC's only matchup of 2-0 conference teams, an All In Day breast cancer awareness game.
• The defense gave up 51 points at LSU in the opener but has allowed an average of 12.3 points in the three games since. The secondary was rebuilt with transfers. Clemson Athletics
• Clemson beat California 24-10 on Sept. 25 and held the Golden Bears to 145 passing yards. Clemson Athletics
• Chad Morris is back as offensive coordinator for 2026. He held the same job at Clemson from 2011 to 2014. Clemson Athletics
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Compiled from the schools' athletics sites. Rankings and honors as published by those sites. Not affiliated with the University of Georgia, Clemson University, or any publication.
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| Local Sports Corner Franklin County Lions and Emmanuel Lions |
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3-2 · Region 0-1 |
Last result: lost 42-14 to Stephens County at home, Sept. 25.
Next: tonight at Hebron Christian in Dacula, 7:30 p.m. No result posted yet.
Next home game: Friday, Oct. 9, vs. Elbert County, 7:30 p.m.
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Franklin Springs |
Volleyball (11-6, 7-2): beat Erskine 3-0 Tuesday. Next: tonight vs. Chowan, 7 p.m., Shaw Athletic Center.
Women's soccer (2-6-1): lost 7-0 to Francis Marion at home Sept. 26; the Sept. 30 game at Southern Wesleyan had no score posted. Next: Saturday vs. Newberry, 1 p.m., home.
Men's soccer (4-5-1): lost at Southern Wesleyan on Sept. 30, 5-3. Next: Tuesday, Oct. 6, 4 p.m., at Erskine.
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| By Wire · National and State |
Nothing rose to the level of the wire this morning.
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The Week Ahead and Beyond |
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Franklin County Schools on fall break
Oct. 5 to 9; no school Oct. 12
Students are out the week of Oct. 5, and Monday, Oct. 12 is a professional learning day with no students. The district's next regular Board of Education meeting is Tuesday, Oct. 13, at 6 p.m. The district also lists an electronic device policy open for public review.
Franklin County Schools
Board of Assessors meets Wednesday
Wednesday, Oct. 7 · Tax Assessors Office, Carnesville
The calendar lists the meeting with no start time. A second meeting is listed for Oct. 21.
Franklin County calendar
Planning Commission meets Oct. 15
Thursday, Oct. 15, 5:30 p.m. · 7085 Highway 145, Carnesville
The county calendar lists the meeting. No agenda was posted as of this morning.
Franklin County calendar
City of Lavonia. Last post: Aug. 26, the Gumlog area boil water advisory was lifted. Franklin County. Last post: Aug. 28, the courthouse closure for roof repairs, which ran through Sept. 8. Lavonia Downtown. Last post: the Sweet Tea & Falling Leaves Festival was held Sept. 26; the next listed downtown date is Trick-or-Treat at the Gazebo on Oct. 31. Franklin County Schools. Latest notice: the Electronic Device Policy is posted for public review.
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