Huscussons named Outstanding Conservation Farm Family
Thomas Sherrill
Tuesday, May 16, 2023
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While receiving the Outstanding N.C.
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Council looks at $10.9 million budget
Mia Overton
Tuesday, May 2, 2023
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The Franklin Town Council received the first draft of its 2023-24 budget during the monthly meeting Monday night.
CTE program advocates for use of Higdon property
Thomas Sherrill
Tuesday, May 2, 2023
Town seeks investors for hotel project
Mia Overton
Tuesday, May 2, 2023
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Town Planner Justin Setser gave an update on the Scott-Griffin Hotel project during the May 1 Franklin Town Council meeting.
County gives green light to Recreation Master Plan
Thomas Sherrill
Tuesday, April 25, 2023
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A contract to create the first recreation master plan for Veterans Memorial Park in more than 15 years was unanimously approved at the April 11 Macon County Board of Commissioners meeting.
Town considers ‘no camping’ policy
Mia Overton
Tuesday, April 25, 2023
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The Franklin Town Council will hold a public hearing for input on a proposed ordinance amendment regarding camping on public property.
Town mulls budget options for new fire trucks
Mia Overton
Tuesday, April 18, 2023
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he need for two new fire trucks was the primary discussion during the Franklin Town Council budget workshop on Monday evening.
Macon library to remain in Fontana system
Thomas Sherrill
Tuesday, April 18, 2023
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The Macon County Commissioners will not pull the county out of the Fontana Regional Library (FRL) System at this time but will look into provisions to restrict what minors can check out as well as
Town breaks ground on skate park
Thomas Sherrill
Tuesday, April 18, 2023
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Dodging raindrops, local leaders got together with local skate park advocates to officially break ground on the Town of Franklin’s skate park the afternoon of Friday, April 14.
County approves $1.3 million for Higdon property
Thomas Sherrill
Tuesday, April 18, 2023
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The Macon County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously on April 11 to allocate $1.35 million for the potential purchase of 10+ acres of property, known as the Higdon property, located across the