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Photo/Metro - Home security systems and cameras can be a deterrent for thieves and alert homeowners of intruders.

Photo/Metro - Home security systems and cameras can be a deterrent for thieves and alert homeowners of intruders.

Burglary prevention tips

Jake Browning
Tuesday, January 11, 2022
Dozens of Macon County households have been broken into this season and dozens more probably will before winter is over, but there are a few simple steps homeowners can take to keep their homes safe.
Press photo/Jake Browning - Chick-fil-A employees have been training in preparation for the restaurant’s opening on Thursday, Jan. 13.

Press photo/Jake Browning - Chick-fil-A employees have been training in preparation for the restaurant’s opening on Thursday, Jan. 13.

Chick-fil-A opens Jan. 13

Jake Browning
Tuesday, January 11, 2022
After months of anticipation, Franklin residents will welcome Chick-fil-A to their roster of local restaurants starting on Thursday, Jan. 13. Chick-fil-A Franklin operator Caleb Peters has been working for the fast-food chain since he was 14 years old.
Press/File photo - Tim Crabtree and Jacob Reiche will take their turns in the crane for this year’s Cold for a Cause.

Press/File photo - Tim Crabtree and Jacob Reiche will take their turns in the crane for this year’s Cold for a Cause.

Cold for a Cause helps those in need stay warm

Jake Browning
Tuesday, January 11, 2022
Cold for a Cause organizers hope 13 won’t be an unlucky number as they seek another successful clothing drive to kick off 2022.
Press photo/Jake Browning - Sergeant Robert Young and jail administrator Dereck Jones demonstrate one of the new videoconferencing kiosks installed with the help of NCIC.

Press photo/Jake Browning - Sergeant Robert Young and jail administrator Dereck Jones demonstrate one of the new videoconferencing kiosks installed with the help of NCIC.

Jail offers kiosks for video visitation

Jake Browning
Tuesday, January 4, 2022
The Macon County Jail has partnered with the National Crime Information Center to provide inmates and their families with video visitation kiosks.
Press photo/Jake Browning

Press photo/Jake Browning

Holly Springs Shopping Center renovations

Jake Browning
Tuesday, January 4, 2022
Signs of progress at the old Walmart site are now visible as Ingles prepares to build a new store in the Holly Springs Shopping Center. Ingles purchased the shopping center in 2016. Vannoy Construction will be the general contractor for the project. The plan for the 19.
Press graphic

Press graphic

CDC reduces quarantine guidelines

Jake Browning
Tuesday, January 4, 2022
The Centers for Disease Control are now recommending that people who test positive for COVID-19 quarantine for five days, a reduction from their previous 10-day guideline. The CDC update was issued on Dec. 27.
Press photo/Mia Overton

Press photo/Mia Overton

Kimsey takes office on Council

Mia Overton
Tuesday, January 4, 2022
Adam Kimsey was sworn into office as a Franklin Town Council member at the the first meeting of the new year on Jan. 3. The council appointed Kimsey to serve the remaining two years of the seat previously held by Jack Horton, who was elected mayor in November.
Design for skatepark to be built at Sunnyside Park (the Whitmire Property).

Design for skatepark to be built at Sunnyside Park (the Whitmire Property).

Council approves skatepark design

Mia Overton
Tuesday, January 4, 2022
The Franklin Town Council approved a design for the new skatepark to be built on the Whitmire property (Sunnyside Park). During Monday’s monthly council meeting, Anders Ike from JE Dunn said they hope to start construction in April.
Press file photo – Ruby Drop

Press file photo – Ruby Drop

Ringing in 2022

News Staff
Tuesday, December 28, 2021
The eighth annual Ruby Drop will be held Friday, Dec. 31 in downtown Franklin. Festivities will begin at 9 p.m. with the Ruby Drop as the clock strikes midnight and we ring in 2022. Free carriage rides will be a new addition to this year’s event.