As the COVID-19 pandemic brought world markets to a standstill and forced millions of people out of the workforce earlier this year, many industries across the economy were left struggling.
Macon County residents had their quiet Sunday morning shaken when an 5.1 magnitude earthquake struck near Sparta, 230 miles away.
Macon County’s jobless rate fell to 6.6 percent in June, down from 10.9 percent in May.
HCA Healthcare is putting the finishing touches on the design of a hospital in Franklin that will replace the current Angel Medical Center facility.
Macon County is in mourning after a crash Saturday near Clayton, Georgia claimed the lives of sheriff’s deputy David Head and his wife, Dawn.
Macon County has lifted the regulations put in place to combat the spread of COVID-19, effective May 8, and will allow hotels and other temporary lodging to open in time for Memorial Day.
Everyone has been impacted by the coronavirus pandemic, but perhaps none have suffered as much as senior citizens in long-term care facilities who find themselves even more isolated than before.
Many retailers have had to close their doors in accordance with new regulations concerning coronavirus, and those who are still open find that they’re doing business in completely new ways.
A Macon County resident who was recently diagnosed with COVID-19 has died, according to Macon County Public Health.