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EMS fields record number of calls

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In 2021, Macon County EMS faced an unprecedented swell in call volume as the number of requests for services spiked more than 20 percent in just one year.

Headline: J&B Disposal increases rates

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Christopher Lugo
editor@highlandsnews.com

After 25 years, J&B Disposal will increase its rates following approval by the Macon County Board of Commissioners at the May 10 me

Town Council divided over tax increase

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The Franklin Town Council will move forward with a proposed 2022-2023 budget that includes a three-cent property tax increase, an increase in water rates and a possible increase in the fire distric

Unaffiliated? Choose your ballot

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Macon County Board of Elections Director Melanie Thibault says she is getting many phone calls from people registered as Unaffiliated who think they cannot vote in the primary election.