The Macon County Board of Elections approved the plan for the 2023 municipal elections during its July 18 meeting,
With no contested races, the results of this fall’s Town of Franklin election are set, barring any unforeseen changes in the ballot.
Beautifying the exterior of the Macon County Courthouse and clock tower in Franklin Town Square was a wish expressed during the July 11 Macon County Board of Commissioners meeting.
By a unanimous vote, the Macon County Board of Commissioners approved the “school within a school” plan for moving Union Academy into the new Franklin High School when that project is completed.
Several residents attended a public hearing at the July 3 Franklin Town Council meeting to speak against the proposed rezoning for their properties.
The Franklin Town Council has approved a recreation plan for the Whitmire property on First Street.
Most landowners in Macon County will be paying more in property tax starting in 2023, due to a rise in land values mostly out-pacing the 13-cent tax reduction, according to data from the Macon Coun
A 33-year career in the Macon County School system, which started as a teacher at Nantahala and the last decade as superintendent, officially ends this summer as Dr. Chris Baldwin retires.
As of June 29, the Higdon property belongs to Macon County after the $1.35 million sale closed.
Several emergency agencies responded to the Little Tennessee River Greenway in reference to a deceased person on July 3.