Franklin’s downtown merchants will get the opportunity to talk with town of Franklin leaders about what they feel is a distant relationship from the town as they work to boost the local economy. Franklin has called for this informational meeting to be held Tuesday, November 27, at 5:30 p.m. at the board room of…
Details have been announced on the annual Free Thanksgiving Dinner hosted by the First Presbyterian Church on 26 Church Street. The dinner is scheduled for Thanksgiving Day, November 22, 2012, from 12:00-2:00 p.m. in the Tartan Hall, located behind the main sanctuary. Volunteers from the community and other churches will team with First Presbyterian to…
A Franklin-based toy maker is in the retail spotlight and with good timing as the holidays are approaching. Michigan-based retailer Meijer, announced that Circa Toys of Franklin was the winner of the Meijer Next Great Toymaker contest. Wagon of Blocks by Circa Toys was named the winning toy for the 1-3 years age group and…
In fall 2013, Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School will offer 5th grade in its new middle school complex. Head of School Dr. Anthony Sgro is excited about the opportunities the new Rabun Gap Middle School complex will offer. “For years, families have expressed interest in Rabun Gap offering a fifth grade, but our current facilities limited our…
An incident occurred at Macon Middle School this morning and Sheriff Holland states: “At no” time was any student or any other person in any danger.” A student told another student that he/she had found what he/she believed to be a “pipe bomb” and this was subsequently reported to school personnel. The Sheriff’s Office…
Just four months following a father-son shooting death on Coweeta Lab Road that stunned Macon County residents, another father is in jail accused of murder his son. Authorities are investigating Tuesday night’s incident on Hazel Fouts Road that left 30-year old Levi Fouts dead, and his father in jail facing a second degree murder charge.…
