Vol. I, No. 22Lavonia, GeorgiaMorning Edition
The Lavonia Local. Gathered each morning from the public notices of Lavonia and Franklin County.
Tuesday
Free of Charge
October 6, 2026
SCHOOLS

Fall Break Runs Through Friday, and Monday Is Another Day Off

Franklin County students are out all week, and the Oct. 12 professional learning day extends the break to a second weekend.

Franklin County Schools lists fall break as Oct. 5 through 9. The district calendar then shows Monday, Oct. 12 as a professional learning day and student holiday, so students are not due back until Tuesday, Oct. 13.

The Board of Education has its regular meeting at 6 p.m. on Oct. 13. The district lists later dates of Nov. 5 for a work session and Nov. 10 for a regular meeting. The meetings page does not give a location in its listing, and the district office is at 280 Busha Road in Carnesville.

Source: Franklin County Schools

The Weather
70°
Mostly sunny
TonightMostly clear, low near 49
WedSunny, high near 68
ThuNot yet posted
No current reading available. Figures are from the NWS Lavonia point forecast last issued Oct. 1. NWS
  Today, Tuesday  

No dated public events turned up in the local sources checked for today.

  Tomorrow, Wednesday  

Lavonia Depot Farmers Market

Wednesday, 7 a.m. to 11 a.m.

The market runs Wednesdays and Saturdays through October. The Downtown Development Authority page does not say where the 2026 market sets up, so check with the DDA before heading out.

Lavonia Downtown

  Friday and the Weekend  

Franklin County Lions host Elbert County

Friday, Oct. 9, 7:30 p.m.

A region game for the Lions, listed as a home game on MaxPreps. The page does not name the venue. Tickets are sold through GoFan. Confirm

MaxPreps

Saturday farmers market with live music

Saturday, Oct. 10, 7 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Live music plays from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Saturday market. The page does not list a 2026 location.

Lavonia Downtown

Pocket Football Guide
Bulldogs and Tigers, the week in brief
 SAT, OCT. 10
Georgia 5-0 · No. 2
SAT · GEORGIA AT ALABAMA · 7:30 P.M. · ABC · BRYANT-DENNY STADIUM, TUSCALOOSA

Georgia beat Vanderbilt 38-14 on Saturday at Sanford Stadium for its fifth win of the season.

• Gunner Stockton completed 25 of 32 passes for 295 yards and three touchdowns with no interceptions. Georgia out-gained Vanderbilt 471 yards to 293. Georgia Athletics

• Jordan Hall blocked a 58-yard field goal try and Ellis Robinson IV had an interception in the win. Georgia Athletics

• Alabama is also 5-0. The game is listed as sold out and ESPN College GameDay will be on site. Georgia Athletics

• Kirby Smart said receiver Thomas Blackshear has an upper body injury. Georgia Athletics

Clemson 3-2
SAT, OCT. 17 · CHARLESTON SOUTHERN AT CLEMSON · 12:00 P.M. · ACCN · MEMORIAL STADIUM

Clemson lost 41-13 to No. 4 Miami on Saturday night at Memorial Stadium. The Tigers are off this Saturday.

• Freshman quarterback Tait Reynolds threw for 295 yards on 29 of 44 passing, both career highs. Clemson Athletics

• Bryant Wesco Jr. caught nine passes for 152 yards. A 77-yard fumble return touchdown by Corey Myrick was overturned on review. Clemson Athletics

• The schedule page now lists the Oct. 17 game at noon on ACCN. It is Military Appreciation Day. Clemson Athletics

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.
Local Sports Corner
Franklin County Lions and Emmanuel Lions
Franklin County Lions 3-3 · Region 0-2

Last: lost 62-15 at Hebron Christian on Friday.
Next: Friday, Oct. 9, 7:30 p.m. vs. Elbert County, a region game. MaxPreps

Emmanuel Lions Franklin Springs

Men's soccer, 4-5-1: lost 5-3 at Southern Wesleyan on Sept. 30. Today, 4 p.m. at Erskine. Schedule
Women's soccer, 2-6-1 as last posted: the page shows no results for Sept. 30 or Oct. 3. Today, 1 p.m. at Erskine. Schedule
Volleyball, 11-6 through Sept. 29: results for Oct. 2 and 3 home matches are not posted. Schedule page lists Oct. 7, 7 p.m. at Southern Wesleyan; confirm. Schedule

By Wire · National and State
Washington · Oct. 5

Executive order on diesel fuel taxes posted

The White House posted an executive order titled Emergency Tax Relief on Diesel Fuel. A White House release says it is aimed at lowering diesel costs for truckers and farmers. The order text was not read for this edition, so the exact change is not described here. Confirm

White House

Atlanta · Sept. 28

Kemp announces gas tax suspension

A Governor's office release is headlined "Gov. Kemp Suspends Gas Tax, Provides Relief to Hardworking Georgians." Only the headline was read, so the dates and terms are not reported here. Confirm

Office of the Governor

  The Week Ahead and Beyond  

School board regular meeting

Tuesday, Oct. 13, 6 p.m.

The Franklin County Board of Education meets after the Oct. 12 student holiday. A work session follows Nov. 5 (a 3 p.m. called meeting and 6 p.m. work session) and a regular meeting Nov. 10 at 6 p.m.

Franklin County Schools

Trick-or-Treat at the Gazebo

Saturday, Oct. 31

The Downtown Development Authority lists the event. No time or details are posted yet. Confirm

Lavonia Downtown

  Other Recent Notices  

City of Lavonia. Last post: Sept. 30, the splash pad closed for the season. Franklin County Board of Commissioners. Last post: Oct. 5, agendas for a public hearing and regular meeting. Lavonia Downtown. Coming up: Christmas Tree Lighting and Market Nov. 24, Indoor Christmas Market Dec. 5, and the Christmas Parade Dec. 6. The Lavonia Depot Farmers Market runs Wednesdays and Saturdays through October.

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