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COVID cases reach lowest number since last spring

Jake Browning
Tuesday, June 1, 2021
Local health officials see a light at the end of the tunnel over a year after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. During a meeting of the Macon County Board of Health on Thursday, Public Health Director Kathy McGaha had good news to share.
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Roland previews 2021-22 county budget

Jake Browning
Tuesday, June 1, 2021
Jake Browning reporter@thefranklinpress.com County manager Derek Roland addressed the Macon County Board of Commissioners and gave county residents their first look at the next fiscal year during a meeting of the board on May 25.
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Events return to downtown Franklin

News Staff
Tuesday, May 25, 2021
About 45 merchants and vendors are scheduled to participate in one of the first big events downtown since the governor lifted the COVID safety restrictions earlier this month. The Streets of Franklin Heritage Association will present Hometown Spring Market Day on Saturday, May 29 from 9 a.m.
Read2Me held a dedication for the newest Little Free Library on May 18 at Macon Middle School. The library was dedicated in honor of long-time educator Clayton Ramsey. Pictured are members of Friends of the Library, Rotary of Franklin, Macon County Library staff, Clayton Ramsey’s family, Read2Me and Macon Middle School. (Front, from left) Lenny Jordan, Sally Dyar, Matthew Vargas, Laura Vargas and Janet Greene; (back row) Mike White, Tom James, Karen Wallace, Sharon and Jeff Gillette, Bill Swift, Debbie Tall

Read2Me held a dedication for the newest Little Free Library on May 18 at Macon Middle School. The library was dedicated in honor of long-time educator Clayton Ramsey. Pictured are members of Friends of the Library, Rotary of Franklin, Macon County Library staff, Clayton Ramsey’s family, Read2Me and Macon Middle School. (Front, from left) Lenny Jordan, Sally Dyar, Matthew Vargas, Laura Vargas and Janet Greene; (back row) Mike White, Tom James, Karen Wallace, Sharon and Jeff Gillette, Bill Swift, Debbie Tall

Little Free Library dedicated at Macon Middle School

News Staff
Tuesday, May 25, 2021
Macon County’s newest Little Free Library was dedicated on May 18 at Macon Middle School. The non-profit group Read2Me, through donations from Rotary Club of Franklin, installed the library, which is dedicated in honor of Clayton Higdon Ramsey.
Press photo/Linda Mathias Ninth grade students in the Earth Environmental Science class at Macon Early College used art to demonstrate ideas about climate change and solutions. Their art is on display at the Macon County Public Library through June.

Press photo/Linda Mathias Ninth grade students in the Earth Environmental Science class at Macon Early College used art to demonstrate ideas about climate change and solutions. Their art is on display at the Macon County Public Library through June.

Connecting Science and Art

Mia Overton
Tuesday, May 25, 2021
Macon Early College students in Gloria Painter’s earth environmental science class recently completed a project that paired lessons on climate change with art. The Climate Solutions unit encouraged students to investigate solutions for climate change and present their ideas through art.

Setser appointed interim town manager

Mia Overton
Tuesday, May 25, 2021
Following a closed session on May 18, the Franklin Town Council appointed Justin Setser as interim town manager.  “I feel honored that the Town Council trusts me with the position of interim town manager,” Setser said.
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County gearing up for critical summer learning

Jake Browning
Tuesday, May 18, 2021
Jake Browning reporter@thefranklinpress.com May 28 will be the last student day for the 2020-21 school year in the Franklin area. For many, it will also be the long-awaited conclusion of one of the most beleaguered years in academic history brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Submitted Novus Architects presented a concept drawing for improvements at the Franklin High School campus. The plan has not been approved yet.

Submitted Novus Architects presented a concept drawing for improvements at the Franklin High School campus. The plan has not been approved yet.

FHS construction plan presented

Jake Browning
Tuesday, May 18, 2021
The Macon County Board of Commissioners listened to a proposal for a new construction project that could be a glimpse into the future of Franklin High School during the meeting on May 11.
Press photo/Jake Browning - Franklin High School students Gavin Awtrey, Bryce Rogers and Blaine Doolittle wash teachers’ cars at Cartoogechaye Elementary School as part of North Carolina’s Teacher Appreciation Week.

Press photo/Jake Browning - Franklin High School students Gavin Awtrey, Bryce Rogers and Blaine Doolittle wash teachers’ cars at Cartoogechaye Elementary School as part of North Carolina’s Teacher Appreciation Week.

Macon County Schools celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week

Jake Browning
Tuesday, May 11, 2021
Last week was Teacher Appreciation Week in North Carolina, so students and administrators in Macon County took on a few extra projects to show they care. Gov.