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The Macon County Board of Health discussed during their last meeting the use of monoclonal antibodies as a means of treating COVID. Pictured is Dr. Donald Dewhurst, medical director.

The Macon County Board of Health discussed during their last meeting the use of monoclonal antibodies as a means of treating COVID. Pictured is Dr. Donald Dewhurst, medical director.

Board of Health talks COVID antibody treatment

Jake Browning
Tuesday, November 2, 2021
Monoclonal antibodies are rising in prominence as a treatment for COVID-19, and the Macon County Board of Health discussed their strategy regarding the measure during their last meeting.
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Roland lays out county’s premium pay plan

Jake Browning
Tuesday, November 2, 2021
Macon County employees are in for a treat with a new premium pay policy that will supplement their salaries for years to come. The Macon County Board of Commissioners adopted the plan at the October meeting in an effort to maximize the county’s appeal as a place to work.
Press photo/Jake Browning - During a self-defense class, Elijah Ingraham and Ashley Ingraham demonstrate a shield response, in which the defender stops an attack from their own left with both arms and prepares to counterattack.

Press photo/Jake Browning - During a self-defense class, Elijah Ingraham and Ashley Ingraham demonstrate a shield response, in which the defender stops an attack from their own left with both arms and prepares to counterattack.

REACH teaches self-defense

Jake Browning
Tuesday, November 2, 2021
In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, REACH of Macon County ended October with their first free self-defense class, led by violence prevention education coordinator Elijah Ingraham. Though billed as a self-defense class, Ingraham doesn’t think that term sends the right message.
Press photo/Jake Browning - Franklin High School’s new mobility quad is a big help to students who have trouble getting around the school’s sprawling campus, particularly students in the exceptional children program.

Press photo/Jake Browning - Franklin High School’s new mobility quad is a big help to students who have trouble getting around the school’s sprawling campus, particularly students in the exceptional children program.

FHS buys Mobility Quad for students with disabilities

Jake Browning
Tuesday, October 26, 2021
Franklin High School students with disabilities have an easier time getting around now that the school has a dedicated vehicle to get them from class to class in a timely manner.
Press photo/Braulio Fonseca - The five Town Council candidates participated in a candidate forum on Oct. 18 at Lazy Hiker.

Press photo/Braulio Fonseca - The five Town Council candidates participated in a candidate forum on Oct. 18 at Lazy Hiker.

Town Election: Nov. 2

News Staff
Tuesday, October 26, 2021
This is the last week of early voting for the Franklin town election. Five candidates are running for three Town Council seats and Vice Mayor Jack Horton is running unopposed in the mayor’s race. Early voting is being held at the Community Building through Friday, Oct. 29, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
District 1 County Commissioner Jim Tate

District 1 County Commissioner Jim Tate

Commissioner Jim Tate will not run for re-election

Jake Browning
Tuesday, October 19, 2021
The next general election for the Macon County Board of Commissioners is more than a year away, but it’s already guaranteed that the next board will feature some fresh faces. Board chairman Jim Tate announced during the commissioners’ last meeting that he would not be seeking reelection in 2022.
Franklin Town Hall

Franklin Town Hall

Oct. 8 deadline to register for town election

Mia Overton
Tuesday, October 5, 2021
Friday, Oct. 8 is the deadline for Franklin and Highlands residents to register to vote in the upcoming town elections. Municipal elections are open only to people living in and registered to vote in the city limits.
Press Photo/Will Woolever - Tailbacks Brayden Watts (#14) and Ty Handley (#15) throw a block for quarterback Chris McGuire against Tuscola Sept. 24. Handley gained 75 all-purpose yards and a rushing touchdown versus Pisgah.

Press Photo/Will Woolever - Tailbacks Brayden Watts (#14) and Ty Handley (#15) throw a block for quarterback Chris McGuire against Tuscola Sept. 24. Handley gained 75 all-purpose yards and a rushing touchdown versus Pisgah.

Bears rally fells Panthers

Will Woolever
Tuesday, October 5, 2021
Panther football suffered its second loss of the season following a late surge by Pisgah last Friday. In a Mountain Seven Conference clash between the Panthers and Black Bears Oct. 1, the longtime rivals each entered the contest with 4-1 overall records and M7C title hopes.
Photo submitted The leadership team for the Women’s History Trail project of the Folk Heritage Association of Macon County recently visited Wesley Wofford’s studio in Cashiers. Wofford is creating the “Sowing the Seeds of the Future” statue that will be installed in Franklin. Pictured is the clay version of the statue; molds will be made to produce the final bronze statue. Pictured are (from left) Anne Hyder, chair of the Folk Heritage Association of Macon County; Theresa Ramsey, treasurer of the Folk Herit

Photo submitted The leadership team for the Women’s History Trail project of the Folk Heritage Association of Macon County recently visited Wesley Wofford’s studio in Cashiers. Wofford is creating the “Sowing the Seeds of the Future” statue that will be installed in Franklin. Pictured is the clay version of the statue; molds will be made to produce the final bronze statue. Pictured are (from left) Anne Hyder, chair of the Folk Heritage Association of Macon County; Theresa Ramsey, treasurer of the Folk Herit

Women’s History Trail reaches major milestone

News Staff
Tuesday, September 28, 2021
The Folk Heritage Association of Macon County’s Women’s History Trail Project has raised funds to complete the production of the sculpture “Sowing the Seeds of the Future.