Downpours doggone good for dogwoods
The ample rainfall recently has accelerated the return of greenery to Franklin County. The slow, steady drizzle was punctuated by the occasional downpour.
The many native plants have, in …
SGI Civic Club backs fire department
The St. George Island Civic Club has donated $10,000 to the volunteer fire department for support of the department’s all-round rescue efforts. Pictured here are St. George Island Volunteer …
State urges better training for water rescues
Fire marshal report analyzes first responder drowning
A state report on the drowning death of a St. George Island first responder, who perished Aug. 25 while attempting to rescue swimmers swept …
Artifacts sought for maritime heritage exhibit
Over the next few months, the Franklin County Tourist Development Council will be researching and collecting artifacts that reflect the area's seafood and maritime history for placement in an …
Carrabelle OKs downtown dollar store
It looks like Carrabelle will be getting a dollar store in the heart of a downtown that some residents want to have preserved as historic.
After a lengthy, heated discussion at the March 5 …
Lanark News: Don’t miss Carrabelle Culture Crawl Saturday
Hi Y'all,
What a beautiful day for a parade to celebrate our past and our present. It is fun to see your friends (and sometimes family) participating in a parade. Camp Gordon Johnston, what a …
Lanark News: Don’t miss Carrabelle Culture Crawl Saturday
Hi Y'all,
What a beautiful day for a parade to celebrate our past and our present. It is fun to see your friends (and sometimes family) participating in a parade. Camp Gordon Johnston, what a …
A crisp salute to veterans
It was a sign that the annual celebration in Carrabelle to commemorate Camp Gordon Johnston is back with a resounding shout.
The 26th annual parade was a lengthy one, all to honor …
Runners flock to Red Pepper Run
They may not have had a chili cook-off, but they sure had a Red Pepper Run
Out of 116 runners who register, about 100 actually ran,” said race organizer Shelley Shepard. …
Revisions lead to higher jobless numbers
Franklin County’s unemployment numbers opened 2021 on a decidedly worse note, as the jobless rolls rose by more than 1 percentage point, as the labor force grew.
According to preliminary …