Town of Franklin Receives $400,000 Grant From State to Finish Construction of Fire Department Substation on NP&L Loop

Pictured: (L-R) NC Senator Kevin Corbin, Town Manager Aimee Owens, Mayor Jack Horton, Nc Representative Karl Gillespie, Franklin Fire Chief Ben Ormond. Photo ©2023 by Bobby Coggins.

On Tuesday, December 18th, 2023, NC Senator Kevin Corbin and NC Representative Karl Gillespie presented a check of $400,000 to the Town of Franklin to be used for completing work on the living area of the Franklin Fire Department Substation located on NP&L Loop. The funds are earmarked for this particular project and cannot be used for other purposes.

Pictured: (L-R) Fire Chief Ormond discusses the building plans with Senator Corbin and Representative Gillespie. They are standing in the area of the substation where the improvements will be made in the coming months. Photo ©2023 by Bobby Coggins.

Another check was presented later that afternoon to Macon County, but Macon Media is awaiting a response from the county regarding what specific projects the funds ($400,000) have been earmarked for. Another article will be published when the county replies.

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Published at 3:00am on Wednesday, December 19, 2023
Author: Bobby Coggins