Agenda for February 2020 Franklin Town Council Meeting Released

The Franklin Town Council will be meeting Monday night at 6pm in the lower level of the town hall. Macon Media will be thee and intends to stream live video of the meeting. Copies of the public agenda and the agenda packet have been posted below. Video Roll Call (media outlets with representatives present for the meeting, as well as any elected critters not serving on this board will be recognized here) Macon Media (me) The Franklin Press The...

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Daily Weather Briefing for January 31, 2020

Outlook A cool wedge of high pressure will linger over the area for the first part of the day. A weak low-pressure system will track from the Gulf Coast to the Carolina Coasts today and Saturday, which will spread precipitation back into the region. High pressure will bring dry and milder weather to start next week. News Brief Gibbins Advisors hosted a meeting for members of the public on Thursday so they could explain their role as an independent...

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Public Safety Log for 01-31-2020

File photo taken on January 30, 2020 Public Safety Log for 01-31-2020 12:23am Medical Call Franklin EMS/Franklin VFD 12:25am Medical Call Franklin EMS/Franklin VFD 8:29am Public Assist Franklin EMS 9:03am Structure Fire Clarks Chapel VFD/Franklin EMS • A structure fire near 1900 Wide Horizon Drive with a person still inside. The person was removed by the first in units. [LINK] 9:04am Mutual Aid Franklin VFD/Otto VFD (assist with the...

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Daily Weather Briefing for Thursday, January 30, 2020

Outlook A wedge of cool high pressure will be in place over the area today. An upper trough will cross the region Friday and Saturday, bringing chances of precipitation that will end by early Sunday. Expect dry and milder weather to start next week. DAY SPONSOR Macon Media is being underwritten today by Franklin Health & Fitness, home of #ResultsForEveryone and the FREE 7-Day Guest Pass. To claim your guest pass, and to learn more about...

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Public Safety Log for 01-30-2020

File Photo from September 2016. DAY SPONSOR Macon Media is being underwritten today by Franklin Health & Fitness, home of #ResultsForEveryone and the FREE 7-Day Guest Pass. To claim your guest pass, and to learn more about Franklin Health & Fitness, click here: franklinhealthandfitness.com Public Safety Log for 01-30-2020 3:23am Medical Call Franklin EMS/Franklin VFD 8:41am Medical Call Franklin EMS/Franklin VFD (fall injury...

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Daily Weather Briefing for Wednesday, January 29, 2020

Outlook A weak low-pressure system will give our area a chance for precipitation late tonight. Brief drying occurs again Thursday. An upper trough will cross the region Friday and Saturday, bringing chances of precipitation that will taper off early Sunday. Public Safety Log Today's log is available and will be updated as needed. [LINK] Yesterday's log is also online. [LINK] THREE DAY GFS FORECAST This animated image shows a forecast...

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Public Safety Log for 01-29-2020

File photo of a fire taken in May 2016. Public Safety Log for 01-29-2020 1:05am Medical Call Franklin EMS/Franklin VFD 1:22am Medical Transfer Franklin EMS (Code One Trip to Mission) from Angel ER 1:28am Medical Call Franklin EMS/Cullasaja-Gorge VFD [not able to monitor scanner] 9:28am Medical Call Franklin EMS 12:52pm Medical Call Franklin EMS 1:05pm Medical Transfer Franklin EMS (Angel to Eckerd Center in Highlands) 2:56pm Public...

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Daily Weather Briefing for Tuesday, January 28, 2020

Outlook Dry conditions are expected today, followed by another weak low-pressure area moving by to our south late Wednesday and Wednesday night, with another chance for precipitation. Brief drying occurs again Thursday. Another low pressure will cross our region late Friday through Saturday with more chances for precipitation. Public Safety Log Today's log is available and will be updated as needed. [LINK] Yesterday's log is also online....

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Public Safety Log for 01-28-2020

File photo. May 3, 2016. Public Safety Log for 01-28-2020 12:49am FIre Alarm Burningtown-Iotla VFD (Liberty Woodworks) • MCSO also dispatched when burglar alarm later activated. Response canceled by the keyholder. 1:05am Medical Call Franklin EMS/Clarks Chapel VFD 4:48am Public Assist Franklin EMS (fall) 7:48am Accident Franklin EMS/Franklin VFD • Accident reported northbound on US-441 just north of Dowdle Mountain Road (often called Siler...

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Daily Weather Briefing for Monday, January 27, 2020

Outlook An upper-level disturbance moving across the region today will result in accumulating snow at high mountain elevations, and a chance of rain showers elsewhere. Expect dry conditions Tuesday, followed by another weak low-pressure area moving by to our south late Wednesday, with another chance for precipitation. Brief drying occurs again Thursday. DAY SPONSOR Carrion Tree Service is underwriting Macon Media for today. they are a fully...

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