Photo by Rose Scoggins.

Photo by Rose Scoggins.

A glorious display for Patriot's Day

Thursday, September 17, 2026

The rain held off just long enough Friday, Sept. 11 for VFW Post 8076 to hold a glorious flag display for Patriot's Day.

Local

Tickets for Hart County Community Theatre's (HCCT) production of "Clue" are, with fees, $21.75 for adults and $16.50 for students and seniors over 65. Tickets can be purchased on the HCCT website at www.hhcct.org. Photo submitted by Lani Sessoms.

Tickets for Hart County Community Theatre's (HCCT) production of "Clue" are, with fees, $21.75 for adults and $16.50 for students and seniors over 65. Tickets can be purchased on the HCCT website at www.hhcct.org. Photo submitted by Lani Sessoms.

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'Clue' opens this weekend

News Staff
Thursday, September 17, 2026
By Madison Linton - Lead news reporter 
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Op/Ed

When the Sept. 5 sun came up in Smithonia, Georgia, Gov. Brian Kemp and two of his daughters were ready for opening day of 2026 dove season. The governor and his family are avid outdoors advocates. Joining him on the hunt were daughters, Amy Porter (left) and Lucy (right). Photo submitted by Dink NeSmith.

When the Sept. 5 sun came up in Smithonia, Georgia, Gov. Brian Kemp and two of his daughters were ready for opening day of 2026 dove season. The governor and his family are avid outdoors advocates. Joining him on the hunt were daughters, Amy Porter (left) and Lucy (right). Photo submitted by Dink NeSmith.

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Dove season’s opening day is Christmas morning in September

Dink NeSmith
Thursday, September 17, 2026
The opening day of dove season for our seven grandsons is as exciting as Christmas morning.
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Sports

Senior pitcher and infielder Chesnee Strickland celebrates rounding third after blasting a two-run home run in the 4-3 win over Hebron Christian to hand the top ranked Lady Lions their lone Region 8-AAA loss of the season Sept. 15. Photo by Benjamin London.

Senior pitcher and infielder Chesnee Strickland celebrates rounding third after blasting a two-run home run in the 4-3 win over Hebron Christian to hand the top ranked Lady Lions their lone Region 8-AAA loss of the season Sept. 15. Photo by Benjamin London.

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Upset Complete

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Thursday, September 17, 2026
The Lady Dogs ended a three game losing streak by starting a three game win streak that included...
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Regional

A screenshot from a Walmart promotional video shows the inside of the company’s next-generation fulfillment centers that combine the work of employees, robotics and automated shipping technology to move packages to customers. Walmart announced last week that a new next-generation fulfillment center will be built in Franklin County and employ 1,000 workers. Photo courtesy of Walmart.com.

A screenshot from a Walmart promotional video shows the inside of the company’s next-generation fulfillment centers that combine the work of employees, robotics and automated shipping technology to move packages to customers. Walmart announced last week that a new next-generation fulfillment center will be built in Franklin County and employ 1,000 workers. Photo courtesy of Walmart.com.

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Walmart fulfillment center bringing 1,000 jobs to Carnesville

News Staff
Thursday, September 3, 2026
By Shane ScogginsFranklin County Citizen Leader
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