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Press file photo - A scene along the Little Tennessee River Greenway. The town is buying a piece of property that could eventually connect the Greenway to the Macon County Recreation Park. The county has agreed to maintain and manage the area once it is complete.

Town, county agree on Greenway project

Mia Overton
Tuesday, September 20, 2022

The Town of Franklin and Macon County have entered into an agreement that could provide the link to connect the Little Tennessee River Greenway to the Macon County Recreation Park.

Press photo/Benito Garcia - A fiery collision involving a transfer truck and two vehicles Saturday afternoon closed Georgia Road to through traffic. Three people were transported with injuries. The driver of one of the vehicles faces multiple charges including DWI and reckless driving. Pictured are crews cleaning up after the fire was extinguished.

Three injured in Georgia Road wreck

News Staff
Tuesday, September 13, 2022

Multiple emergency agencies responded to a three-car wreck on Georgia Road Saturday afternoon. The wreck occurred about 4:40 p.m. near the entrance to the Country Meadows Community.

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Council approves purchase of property

Mia Overton
Tuesday, September 13, 2022

The Town of Franklin is buying a 13.9-acre piece of property to allow better access to its water and sewer lines and possibly create an extension of the Little Tennessee Greenway.