New principals named for MMS, MEC
News Staff
Tuesday, July 5, 2022
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The Macon County Board of Education approved the appointments of two new principals at the June 30 meeting.
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Town approves tax increase
News Staff
Tuesday, June 28, 2022
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Carter Giegerich for The Franklin Press
The proposed fiscal year 2022-23 budget for the Town of Franklin passed almost unanimously on June 21, with Town Council
Students hit the trail for summer work experience
News Staff
Tuesday, June 21, 2022
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Carter Giegerich
for The Franklin Press
They’ve got it covered
Mia Overton
Tuesday, June 21, 2022
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While many people attending the June 14 Board of County Commissioners meeting were divided on one issue, they also showed community spirit in coming together to help the workers at the county pool.
Library funding draws divided crowd
Mia Overton
Tuesday, June 21, 2022
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With more than 20 people wanting to address the Board of County Commissioners on June 14, the meeting was moved from the regular meeting room to one of the larger courtrooms.
Staffing change delays skatepark
Mia Overton
Tuesday, June 14, 2022
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Construction of the town’s new skatepark is being delayed but town officials are committed to making it happen.
Funding request for library salaries stalled
Mia Overton
Tuesday, June 14, 2022
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A Gay Pride display at the Macon County Public Library became an issue during a discussion about extra funding for library staff salaries at the Board of County Commissioners budget session on June
Scott-Griffin Hotel may get new life
Mia Overton
Tuesday, June 7, 2022
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History may be repeating itself in downtown Franklin, but in a way that will be a boost to the local economy.
Election protest dismissed
Mia Overton
Tuesday, June 7, 2022
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The Macon County Board of Elections dismissed candidate Bob Cook’s election protest following a hearing on May 31.