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Press photo/Mia Overton. Duotech, located in the Macon County Industrial Park, plans to purchase additional property in the park, adding up to 50,000 square feet of new operating space and 95 jobs over five years.

Press photo/Mia Overton. Duotech, located in the Macon County Industrial Park, plans to purchase additional property in the park, adding up to 50,000 square feet of new operating space and 95 jobs over five years.

Duotech expanding, adding 95 jobs

Mia Overton
Tuesday, March 26, 2024
The Macon County Board of Commissioners voted Monday night to sell property in the industrial park to Duotech Services for an expansion that will create 95 new jobs over five years. While wages will vary depending on position, the average salary for the new jobs will be $91,271.
Press photo/Thomas Sherrill - Macon County Board of Elections Chair Kathy Tinsley, Vice Chair Gary Dills and Secretary Jeffrey Gillette look over provisional votes during canvass on Friday, March 15.

Press photo/Thomas Sherrill - Macon County Board of Elections Chair Kathy Tinsley, Vice Chair Gary Dills and Secretary Jeffrey Gillette look over provisional votes during canvass on Friday, March 15.

Board of Elections counts 15 more votes in canvass

Thomas Sherrill
Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Fifteen extra votes were added to the tally in Macon County as part of the state-mandated canvass conducted by the Macon County Board of Elections on Friday, March 15.
Press photo/Thomas Sherrill - The Franklin High School sign and front entrance, as seen from Porter Street.

Press photo/Thomas Sherrill - The Franklin High School sign and front entrance, as seen from Porter Street.

FHS construction management negotiations begin

Thomas Sherrill
Tuesday, March 19, 2024
A Gainesville, Georgia, company known for building schools is in negotiations to be in charge of constructing the new Franklin High School.
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Planning Board discusses floodplain, control plan

Thomas Sherrill
Tuesday, March 12, 2024
The Macon County Planning Board began conversations regarding two proposed ordinances. During the March 7 Planning Board meeting, Commissioner Josh Young brought up both proposals to the board. The first was relaxing the rule barring outside fill dirt from being used in a floodplain.
Press photo/Thomas Sherrill - Macon County Schools Finance Director Angie Cook (right) does some quick calculations with MCS Superintendent Josh Young and MCS Assistant Finance Director Alayna Ledford during the March 6 budget workshop.

Press photo/Thomas Sherrill - Macon County Schools Finance Director Angie Cook (right) does some quick calculations with MCS Superintendent Josh Young and MCS Assistant Finance Director Alayna Ledford during the March 6 budget workshop.

School system to ask for $2.5 million budget increase

Thomas Sherrill
Tuesday, March 12, 2024
Local art, music and STEAM teachers, mental health professionals, an athletic coaching supplement and employee raises would account for a requested $2.5 million jump in local funding for the coming school year.
Press photo/Mia Overton - Macon County Board of Elections members tally the early votes on Primary Election Night, March 5. Pictured are Chair Kathy Tinsley, Lynne Garrison, Gary Dills, John Vanhook, Jeff Gillette and Board of Elections Director Melanie Thibault.

Press photo/Mia Overton - Macon County Board of Elections members tally the early votes on Primary Election Night, March 5. Pictured are Chair Kathy Tinsley, Lynne Garrison, Gary Dills, John Vanhook, Jeff Gillette and Board of Elections Director Melanie Thibault.

Young, Breeden win commissioner races

Thomas Sherrill
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
One county commissioner defended his seat while another appears to be unseated in a narrow defeat, according to the unofficial results from the March 5 primary election.
Photo/Bob Scott - Animal Control Officer Stephanie Price looking for puppies reported to be wandering in this area.

Photo/Bob Scott - Animal Control Officer Stephanie Price looking for puppies reported to be wandering in this area.

On call with Macon County Animal Control

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024
Bob Scott - scoopscott79@gmail.com At the Macon County Animal Shelter there is passion, empathy and love for animals. Animal Control Officer Stephanie Price left the shelter on a rainy Tuesday morning in her county truck with cages.
Press photo/Mia Overton - Vice Mayor Stacy Guffey (center) chaired the March 4 Town Council meeting in Mayor Jack Horton’s absence. Also pictured are council members Rita Salain (left) and Robbie Tompa.

Press photo/Mia Overton - Vice Mayor Stacy Guffey (center) chaired the March 4 Town Council meeting in Mayor Jack Horton’s absence. Also pictured are council members Rita Salain (left) and Robbie Tompa.

Town approves temporary housing permit

Mia Overton
Tuesday, March 5, 2024
The Franklin Town Council approved an amendment Monday night that will make things easier for people renovating or building a new home. The amendment will allow people to temporarily live in an RV or camper while working on their house.
Press photo/Will Woolever - The new sign on Town Square welcomes AT thru-hikers to Franklin.

Press photo/Will Woolever - The new sign on Town Square welcomes AT thru-hikers to Franklin.

TDA supports spring hiker activities

Mia Overton
Tuesday, February 27, 2024
During its February meeting, the Franklin Tourism Development Authority approved $5,200 in funding to support activities during the upcoming Appalachian Trail hiking season and for advertising for the unveiling of the Women’s History Trial sculpture.
Press photo/Thomas Sherrill - Iotla Valley students perform during the January school board meeting.

Press photo/Thomas Sherrill - Iotla Valley students perform during the January school board meeting.

School Board plans ‘carousel of arts’

Thomas Sherrill
Tuesday, February 27, 2024
To showcase the importance of art and music in students’ lives and to continually fund those positions, the Macon County Board of Education plans to create a presentation for the county commissioners.