Vol. I, No. 24

Lavonia, Georgia

Morning Edition

The Lavonia Local. Gathered each morning from the public notices of Lavonia and Franklin County.

Tuesday

Free of Charge

October 13, 2026

SCHOOLS

Board of Education Holds Its Regular Meeting Tonight at 6

The district's November dates are also set, and an electronic device policy is out for public review.

The Franklin County Board of Education meets in regular session tonight, Tuesday, Oct. 13, at 6:00 p.m. The district's 2026 meeting calendar does not list the meeting as cancelled. The calendar does not name a location, and it points readers to the district's online board portal for the agenda.

The district's home page also links an Electronic Device Policy marked as open for public review. Details of the policy were not read for this edition.

Looking ahead, the calendar lists a work session on Nov. 5, with a 3:00 p.m. training session and called meeting first and the work session at 6:00 p.m., and the next regular meeting on Nov. 10 at 6:00 p.m.

Source: Franklin County Schools board meetings

The Weather

86°

Dry and warm

Tonight

Low near 59, dry

Wednesday

High near 86, dry

Thursday

High near 87, dry

55 at 6 a.m. NWS Lavonia hourly forecast data; no station observation was available this morning. NWS

Tomorrow, Wednesday

Lavonia Depot Farmers Market

Wednesday, Oct. 14 · 7 to 11 a.m. · 1269 East Main Street

The Downtown Development Authority says the market is open Wednesdays and Saturdays from April through October. The page still carries some 2025 wording, so confirm before you go. Confirm

Lavonia Downtown

Friday and the Weekend

Much Cooler Air Arrives Saturday

Friday, Oct. 16 to Sunday, Oct. 18

The National Weather Service hourly forecast for Lavonia shows highs in the mid 80s through Friday, then near 66 on Saturday and near 64 on Sunday, with lows in the mid 40s Saturday and Sunday nights. Breezy conditions are likely Friday and Saturday. Little rain is in the forecast.

National Weather Service, Lavonia

Saturday Farmers Market With Live Music

Saturday, Oct. 17 · 7 to 11 a.m. · Lavonia Depot

The market page lists live music on Saturdays from 9 to 11 a.m. and a season that runs through October. Confirm before you go, since the page text still refers to the 2025 season. Confirm

Lavonia Downtown

Pocket Football Guide

Bulldogs and Tigers, the week in brief

SAT, OCT. 17

6-0 · No. 1

SAT · AUBURN AT GEORGIA · 3:30 P.M. · ESPN · SANFORD STADIUM

Georgia beat Alabama 20-17 on Saturday in Tuscaloosa on a 23-yard Peyton Woodring field goal with 5:25 left. It was Georgia's first win there since 2007, and the Bulldogs moved to No. 1 in the AP and Coaches polls.

• Gunner Stockton completed 18 of 22 passes for 249 yards and a touchdown, and Dwight Phillips Jr. ran for 120 yards in his first career start. Georgia trailed 14-10 at halftime, the first time it had trailed this season. Georgia Athletics

• Kirby Smart said tight end Jaden Reddell is "a little dinged up" and receiver Isiah Canion has a lower-body injury. Running backs Nate Frazier and Chauncey Bowens and receiver Thomas Blackshear were all out at Alabama. Georgia Athletics

• Offensive lineman Dontrell Glover and defensive lineman Joseph Jonah-Ajonye were named SEC Linemen of the Week. Georgia Athletics

• Auburn comes in 3-2 and coming off an open date. Georgia has won nine straight in the series. The game is listed as sold out. Georgia Athletics

3-2 · 2-1 ACC

SAT · CHARLESTON SOUTHERN AT CLEMSON · 12:00 P.M. · ACCN · MEMORIAL STADIUM

Clemson had an open date last weekend after a 41-13 loss to Miami on Oct. 3.

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

• Saturday is Military Appreciation Day at Memorial Stadium. Clemson Athletics

• No newer news was posted on the school's football news page after Oct. 4, so this week's injury and depth chart notes could not be read. 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

3-4

Lost 17-10 in overtime to Elbert County on Friday, a Region 8 game. The Lions are 0-3 in region play. Next: at Morgan County, Friday, Oct. 16, 7:30 p.m. Then home against Hart County on Oct. 30.
MaxPreps schedule

Franklin Springs

Men's soccer 5-6-1. Lost 2-1 at Belmont Abbey on Saturday. Next: Wednesday, Oct. 14, 7 p.m. vs. Shorter, at home.
Women's soccer 2-7-4. Lost 4-2 at Belmont Abbey on Saturday. Next: Wednesday, Oct. 14, 4 p.m. vs. Shorter, at home.
Volleyball 11-6. The latest result could not be confirmed. The schedule page lists Augusta University today at 6 p.m., at home (confirm).
Emmanuel schedules

By Wire · National and State

Atlanta · Oct. 6

Georgia Fuel Tax Suspension Extended to Nov. 5

Gov. Brian Kemp extended the state of emergency that suspends Georgia's motor fuel excise tax and removes state weight limits on commercial vehicles. The extension also waives state penalties for on-road use of dyed diesel. The measures now run through Nov. 5.

Office of the Governor

Washington · Oct. 5

Executive Order Directs Federal Diesel Tax Relief Review

Executive Order 14435 directs the Treasury Secretary to decide whether certain federal diesel excise taxes incurred from Oct. 5 through Dec. 31 can be deferred without penalty. It also directs the IRS to announce it will not penalize on-road use of dyed diesel in that period. Relief depends on Treasury and IRS guidance.

White House

The Week Ahead and Beyond

Board of Equalization Meets Thursday

Thursday, Oct. 15 · 9 a.m. · Jury Room, Franklin County Court House

The county's annual meeting to review Board of Equalization files. The notice says the board may take up other business as needed.

Franklin County

Board of Elections and Planning and Zoning Agendas Posted

Thursday, Oct. 15 · time and place not listed

Agendas are posted for both bodies on the county Agenda Center. The listings give no meeting time or location.

Franklin County Agenda Center

Emmanuel Homecoming Soccer Doubleheader

Saturday, Oct. 24 · Franklin Springs

Emmanuel hosts Erskine on Senior Day and Homecoming, women at 1 p.m. and men at 4 p.m.

Emmanuel Athletics

Trick-or-Treat at the Gazebo

Saturday, Oct. 31 · time and details not listed

The Downtown Development Authority's 2026 events list shows trick-or-treating at the gazebo on Oct. 31. No time was given.

Lavonia Downtown

Christmas Tree Lighting and Market

Tuesday, Nov. 24 · time and place not listed

The 2026 events list shows the tree lighting and market on Nov. 24, with an indoor Christmas market Dec. 5 and a Christmas parade Dec. 6.

Lavonia Downtown

Other Recent Notices

City of Lavonia. Last post: Sept. 30, the splash pad closed for the season. Franklin County. Last post: Oct. 5, notice of the Oct. 15 Board of Equalization meeting. Lavonia Downtown. The Depot Farmers Market runs Wednesdays and Saturdays through October; the Fall Festival was held Sept. 26. Franklin County Schools. Fall break ran Oct. 5 to 9, and Thanksgiving holidays are listed for Nov. 23 to 27. Lavonia-Carnegie Library. Last post: Oct. 9, a system-wide ATTAC SCRAP//HEAP tournament announcement.

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