Daily Weather Briefing for Friday, November 30, 2018

Local Government Meeting Agendas The Franklin Town Council will be meeting at 6 pm on December 3rd in the lower level of the town hall. The public agenda and agenda packet is posted on the blog. [LINK] The Macon County Board of Commissioners will be meeting at 6 pm on December 3rd in the Commissioner Boardroom on the third floor of the county courthouse. The public agenda and agenda packet is posted on the blog. [LINK] Outlook A broad area...

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Agenda for Town Council Meeting on December 3, 2018 Released

The public agenda for the regular monthly meeting of the Franklin Town Council will take place at 6 pm on Monday, December 3rd. The agenda packet is also posted below. (Note: The Macon County Board of Commissioners will be having a continued meeting at the same time in the courthouse). PUBLIC AGENDA Town of Franklin CouncilAgendaDecember 3, 20186:00 pm 1. Call to Order- Mayor Bob Scott 2. Moment of Silence and Reflection of Years of Service...

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Agenda for County Commissioners Meeting on December 3, 2018 Released

The public agenda for the continued meeting of the Macon County Board of Commissioners will take place at 6 pm on Monday, December 3rd. The agenda packet is also posted below. (Note: The Franklin Town Council will be meeting for their regular monthly meeting at the same time in the town hall). Public Agenda MACON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS  CONTINUED SESSION  DECEMBER 3, 2016 - 6:00 P.M.  AGENDA  1. Oaths...

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Matt Breedlove Hired as Chief of Franklin Fire Department

The Town of Franklin has hired Matt Breedlove, a Franklin Firefighter, to replace the outgoing Fire Chief Kevin Rohrer, who is returning to his hometown. About Kevin Rohrer Before accepting the Fire Chief position for the Town of Franklin in 2016, Kevin Rohrer began his service in 1995 as a volunteer firefighter with Graham Fire Department, located in Alamance County, North Carolina. Kevin began his professional career in Wake County when he...

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Daily Weather Briefing for Thursday, November 29, 2018

Matt Breedlove Hired as new Chief of Franklin Fire Department The Town of Franklin has hired Matt Breedlove, a Franklin Firefighter, to replace the outgoing Fire Chief Kevin Rohrer, who is returning to his hometown. [LINK] Outlook A broad area of cold and dry high pressure builds in and persists through the middle part of the week. By Thursday, a weak front will approach the mountains. Another storm system is expected to take shape late in...

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Daily Weather Briefing for Wednesday, November 28, 2018

Outlook Cold and dry high pressure will persist through midweek. On Thursday, a weak front will approach the mountains bringing more moist air to the area. Over the weekend, a significant low pressure system will develop to our west and bring widespread precipitation to the region. THREE DAY GFS FORECASTThis animated image shows a forecast of precipitation, air pressure and thickness level (cold-air damming) for three days in six-hour increments.Green,...

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Daily Weather Briefing for Tuesday, November 27, 2018

USS AUDACITY IF you are interested in helping to start a local Star Trek/Science Fiction Club, check out the USS Audacity Facebook page.  [LINK] Outlook A broad area of cold and dry high pressure builds in and persists through the middle part of the week. By Thursday, a weak front will approach the mountains. Another storm system is expected to take shape late in the week, bringing another round of rain for Saturday and Sunday. THREE...

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Daily Weather Briefing for Monday, November 26, 2018

2018 Tree Lighting and Candlelight Service The annual tree lighting ceremony and candlelight service took place this past weekend in Franklin. Videos and photos are available online. [LINK] 2018Christmas Parade The annual Christmas Parade took place Sunday in Franklin. A low resolution (480p) livestream is embedded below. A 1080p version and photos will be published Tuesday or Wednesday.  The Ugly Sweater Dash that took place before...

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2018 Tree Lighting and Candlelight Service in Franklin

The annual lighting of the Town of Franklin Christmas Tree and the Candlelight Service at the Town Merchants Nativity Scene took place this past weekend in Franklin on Saturday night. Video of both events was recorded in 4K and are posted below for those who could not be in town Saturday night. DAY SPONSOR Carrion Tree Service is underwriting Macon Media for today. they are a fully licensed and insured tree service, specializing in dangerous...

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Daily Weather Briefing for Sunday, November 25, 2018

Outlook Weak high pressure will shift east and off the Atlantic coast today. Another front approaches from the west tonight, crossing the area on Monday. So expect more rain mainly tonight through early Monday. A broad area of cold and dry high pressure will then build in and persist through most of the week. Tree Lighting and Candlelight Service The annual tree lighting ceremony and candlelight service took place last night in Franklin....

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