A 28-year-old Franklin man was taken into custody May 21 charged with 18 total crimes against animals. According to a report filed by Sheriff’s Deputies, Jonathan Mark Zimmerman, of Hatfield Road in Franklin, was charged with 11 misdemeanor counts of cruelty to animals and 7 misdemeanor counts of disposing of domesticated animals. Zimmerman was booked…
After a split vote Monday night, the county commission approved what could be the beginning of recreation expansion in the Highlands area. The county, which owns 1.7 acres near the Zachary Park on Buck Creek, plans to conduct a land swap with a private property…
The budget proposed by the state Senate prompted an emergency meeting of the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission this week. The agency faces more than $9 million in state funding cuts, which amounts to 49 percent of its current budget. The commission’s executive director, Gordon…
Those concerned about possible impacts of residential development, climate change, and environmental issues throughout Macon County’s communities and landscapes are invited to an upcoming series at the Rickman Store in…
The proposed Macon County budget for the coming fiscal year was presented at the board of county commissioners meeting Monday night in Highlands. County Manager Jack Horton delivered his annual…
The brand new pool facility at the Macon County Recreation Park is set to officially open later this week. County officials say the pool will open Saturday after a special…
