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Macon goes back to school

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Five months after they were ordered to shut down, Macon County Schools reopened on Monday with a hybrid schedule and a robust slew of measures designed to enhance virtual learning and keep kids saf

Chief breaks ground at Nikwasi Mound

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Over a year after the Town of Franklin transferred the deed to the Nikwasi Mound to the Nikwasi Initiative, the project took a step forward with a ceremonial ground breaking on Monday morning.

Earthquake shakes Macon

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Macon County residents had their quiet Sunday morning shaken when an 5.1 magnitude earthquake struck near Sparta, 230 miles away.

Teachers gearing up for return to school

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There’s less than a week left before Macon County Schools begin their most unconventional school year ever, but teachers and administrators are doing their best to keep a level head as they prepare

Free COVID tests Aug. 13

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Macon County Emergency Management and Macon County Public Health will conduct a free drive-thru COVID-19 testing clinic at Macon Middle School from 8-11 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 13.