Vol. I, No. 23Lavonia, GeorgiaMorning Edition
The Lavonia Local. Gathered each morning from the public notices of Lavonia and Franklin County.
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October 12, 2026
County

Three County Boards Meet Thursday, Starting With Property Review at 9 a.m.

The Board of Equalization, Board of Elections and Planning and Zoning Commission all have Oct. 15 agendas posted.

Franklin County posted a public notice on Oct. 5 that the Board of Equalization will hold its annual meeting to review files on Thursday, Oct. 15, at 9 a.m. in the Jury Room at the Franklin County Court House.

The county agenda center also lists Oct. 15 agendas for the Board of Elections and Registration and the Planning and Zoning Commission. The agenda center does not give a time or place for either. The Planning Commission met at 5:30 p.m. at the Franklin County Justice Center in September, but that has not been confirmed for this month.

The county calendar page was last updated in September and does not list any of the three meetings, so check the agenda center or call the county before heading out.

Source: Franklin County News Flash

The Weather
85°
Sunny
TonightClear, low 55
TueSunny, high 84
WedSunny, high 86
61 and fair at 6:35 a.m. NWS Lavonia point forecast, Franklin County Airport. NWS
  Tomorrow, Tuesday  

Board of Education holds its regular meeting

Tue., Oct. 13 · 6:00 p.m. · Location not listed on the meetings page

Franklin County Schools lists a regular Board of Education meeting for Tuesday evening. Students were out today for a professional learning day. The page points to the district's online board portal for the agenda. The district office is listed at 280 Busha Road, Carnesville.

Franklin County Schools

  Friday and the Weekend  

Cooler, dry weekend in the forecast

Sat., Oct. 17 and Sun., Oct. 18

The National Weather Service point forecast for Lavonia has Friday near 86, then Saturday sunny with a high of 68 and a low of 43 that night, and Sunday sunny with a high of 64.

NWS Lavonia

Lavonia Depot Farmers Market

Sat., Oct. 17 · 7 to 11 a.m. · 1269 East Main Street (confirm location)

Lavonia Downtown lists the market on Wednesdays and Saturdays from April through October, with live music Saturdays from 9 to 11 a.m. The page lists no specific fall dates and still refers to the 2025 season's location, so confirm before going. Confirm

Lavonia Downtown

Pocket Football Guide
Bulldogs and Tigers, the week in brief
 SAT, OCT. 17
Georgia 6-0 · No. 2
SAT · AUBURN AT GEORGIA · 3:30 P.M. · TV NOT LISTED · ATHENS, GA.

Georgia beat No. 6 Alabama 20-17 on Saturday night in Tuscaloosa. Peyton Woodring's 23-yard field goal with 5:25 left put the Bulldogs ahead for good.

• Gunner Stockton went 18 of 22 for 249 yards and a touchdown, and Dwight Phillips Jr. ran 17 times for 120 yards in his first career start. Georgia out-gained Alabama 455-346. Georgia Athletics recap

• It was Georgia's first win in Tuscaloosa since 2007 and the first time this season the Bulldogs trailed (14-10 at halftime). Georgia Athletics recap

• Running backs Nate Frazier and Chauncey Bowens did not play because of injury. Receiver Isiah Canion missed his third straight game and Thomas Blackshear was out. Georgia postgame notes

• Auburn is 3-2 and was off this week. Georgia has won nine straight in the series, and the schedule lists the game as sold out. Georgia Athletics

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

Clemson had an open date Saturday. Its last game was a 41-13 loss to No. 4 Miami on Oct. 3 at Memorial Stadium.

• Freshman quarterback Tait Reynolds threw for a career-high 295 yards. Bryant Wesco Jr. caught nine passes for 152 yards. Clemson Athletics recap

• Saturday is Military Appreciation Day. The Oct. 3 game notes list no injuries. No newer Clemson football news was posted this week. Clemson Athletics game notes

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 3-4

3-4 overall, 0-3 in region. Last: Fri., Oct. 9, lost 17-10 in overtime to Elbert County at home. Next: Fri., Oct. 16, 7:30 p.m. at Morgan County in Madison. MaxPreps schedule

Emmanuel Lions Franklin Springs

Men's soccer, 5-6-1. Lost 1-2 at Belmont Abbey on Oct. 10. Next: Wed., Oct. 14, 7 p.m. vs. Shorter, home. Schedule
Women's soccer, 2-7-4. Lost 4-2 at Belmont Abbey on Oct. 10. Next: Wed., Oct. 14, 4 p.m. vs. Shorter, home. Schedule

By Wire · National and State
Atlanta · Oct. 8

Kemp declares state of emergency for Hurricane Isaias

Gov. Brian Kemp declared a state of emergency covering all 159 counties ahead of the storm, with wind, heavy rain, possible tornadoes and flooding expected from Friday night into Saturday. GPB reported Isaias made landfall Friday night on the Florida Gulf Coast. No Georgia damage reports were found in the sources checked.

Georgia Governor's Office

Atlanta · Oct. 6

Georgia fuel tax suspension extended to Nov. 5

Kemp amended and extended the Sept. 28 emergency order. The state motor fuel tax suspension and the lifting of state weight limits on commercial vehicles now run through Nov. 5. The amendment also waives state penalties for using dyed off-road diesel in on-road vehicles while the emergency lasts.

Georgia Governor's Office

Washington · Oct. 5

Executive order directs federal diesel tax relief

Executive Order 14435 does not change a tax by itself. It directs the Treasury Secretary to decide whether to defer federal diesel excise taxes incurred from Oct. 5 through Dec. 31 and directs the IRS to announce it will not impose dyed-diesel penalties for that period. It does not name Georgia.

White House

  The Week Ahead and Beyond  

Lavonia Depot Farmers Market

Wed., Oct. 14 · 7 to 11 a.m. (confirm)

The market is listed for Wednesdays and Saturdays through October. The page lists no specific fall dates. Confirm

Lavonia Downtown

Trick-or-Treat at the Gazebo

Sat., Oct. 31 · Time not listed

Lavonia Downtown's 2026 events list shows the date only, with no time or details.

Lavonia Downtown

Board of Education work session

Thu., Nov. 5 · 3:00 p.m. training session and called meeting; 6:00 p.m. work session

The district lists both a mid-afternoon called meeting and an evening work session. A regular meeting follows Tue., Nov. 10 at 6:00 p.m.

Franklin County Schools

  Other Recent Notices  

City of Lavonia. Last post: Sept. 30, the splash pad closed for the season. Franklin County. Last post: Oct. 5, public notice of the Board of Equalization meeting. Franklin County Schools. An electronic device policy is posted for public review, with no date shown. Lavonia Downtown. The Depot Farmers Market season runs through October.

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