Weather Briefing for Thursday, October 31, 2024

GENERAL OUTLOOK

A cold front will drop south across our region tonight into early Saturday, bringing slightly cooler temperatures for the weekend into early next week. A return to well above normal temperatures appears likely toward the middle of next week ahead of the next front.

Public Safety Notice

Tonight is Halloween and those who observe the holiday will be out and about later this afternoon and evening Trick or Treating, especially in the Bidwell Street area. Please use caution on the roadways.

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GENERAL FORECAST

(since this is a quick forecast intended to cover the whole county, bear in mind that higher elevations may experience cooler temperatures than this and the lower elevations may experience higher temperatures than those in the forecast)

.TODAY...Mostly cloudy this morning, then becoming mostly sunny. Patchy fog this morning. Highs in the upper 60s. Winds out of the south 5 to 10 mph.

.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s. Winds out of the south around 5 mph.

.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the upper 60s. Winds out of the southwest around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s. Winds out of the west around 5 mph in the evening, becoming light and variable.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. Highs around 70. Light and variable winds in the morning increasing to come out of the southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid 60s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s.

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HAZARDOUS WEATHER

Other than thick fog this morning, hazardous weather is not expected today or tonight. Be sure to turn on your headlights this morning so other motorists can see you.

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NEWS UPDATES


• Ingles reports up to $55M in property and inventory losses from Helene [Asheville Citizen Times]

• Vice presidential candidate Gov. Tim Walz speaks in Asheville ahead of Election Day [xxx]

• Macon to consider waiving environmental health fees 

editor's note: Smoky Mountain News does not send reporters to cover local meetings. [Smoky Mountain News] 

Donald Trump gives final pitch to North Carolina voters in rally speech | WLOS-TV (Asheville, NC)


Helene Washed Out Bridges, But Appalachian Heroes are Rebuilding from the Rubble Left Behind | The Appalachian Channel



• Early Voting Locations in Macon and Jackson Counties for 2024 [Macon Media]

• FEMA Field Team Seeks to Assist the People of Macon County with Damage from Helene [Macon Media] Support Macon Media

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Published at 5.00am on Thursday, October 31, 2024
Author: Bobby Coggins

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Weather Briefing for Wednesday, October 30, 2024

GENERAL OUTLOOK

A strong upper ridge remains over our region through late week providing above normal temperatures with continued dry weather. Another cold front crosses our region from the northwest on Friday bringing cooler temperatures for the weekend. Strong upper ridging is expected to return early next week along with above normal temperatures.

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GENERAL FORECAST

(since this is a quick forecast intended to cover the whole county, bear in mind that higher elevations may experience cooler temperatures than this and the lower elevations may experience higher temperatures than those in the forecast)

.TODAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming mostly sunny. Widespread fog in the morning. Visibility one quarter mile or less at times in the morning. Highs in the mid 60s. Winds out of the south 5 to 10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s. Winds out of the south 5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s. Winds out of the south 5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s. Winds out of the south 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the morning. Highs in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s.

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HAZARDOUS WEATHER

Other than thick fog this mroning, hazardous weather is not expected today or tonight. Be sure to turn on your headlights this morning so other motorists can see you.

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NEWS UPDATES


• Early Voting Locations in Macon and Jackson Counties for 2024 [Macon Media]
• FEMA Field Team Seeks to Assist the People of Macon County with Damage from Helene [Macon Media] 

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Published at 5.00am on Wednesday, October 30, 2024
Author: Bobby Coggins

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Weather Briefing for Tuesday, October 29, 2024

GENERAL OUTLOOK

An upper ridge will build across the area today through late week is expected to provide above normal temperatures with continued dry weather. Another cold front will then cross our region from the northwest on Friday bringing cooler temperatures for the weekend.

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GENERAL FORECAST

(since this is a quick forecast intended to cover the whole county, bear in mind that higher elevations may experience cooler temperatures than this and the lower elevations may experience higher temperatures than those in the forecast)

.TODAY...Patchy fog in the morning. Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s. Winds out of the southeast around 5 mph.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s. Winds out of the southeast around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid 60s. Winds out of the southeast around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s. Winds out of the southeast around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the upper 60s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s.

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HAZARDOUS WEATHER

Hazardous weather is not expected today or tonight.

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NEWS UPDATES


• Understanding how deaths are accounted for in Western North Carolina [BPR News]

• Meet the candidates: Rep. Chuck Edwards and Caleb Rudow weigh-in on key voter issues [WLOS-TV (Asheville, NC)] 

Helene Impact Update Oct 25 - Bee Tree Road, Creek & Reservoir - Swannanoa River, Western NC | Dominic Taverniti



• FEMA Field Team Seeks to Assist the People of Macon County with Damage from Helene [Macon Media]

• Early Voting Locations in Macon and Jackson Counties for 2024 [Macon Media] 

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Published at 5.00am on Tuesday, October 29, 2024
Author: Bobby Coggins

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Weather Briefing for Monday, October 28, 2024

GENERAL OUTLOOK

High pressure will drift away tonight as a cold front approaches from the northwest. The cold front will cross the area today with a few showers possible along the Tennessee border and across the Upstate. Behind the front, cooler weather can be expected for Sunday and early next week. The high moves off the East Coast by mid next week with a warming trend returning.

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GENERAL FORECAST

(since this is a quick forecast intended to cover the whole county, bear in mind that higher elevations may experience cooler temperatures than this and the lower elevations may experience higher temperatures than those in the forecast)

.TODAY...Partly sunny in the morning, then clearing. Patchy fog in the morning. Highs in the lower 60s. Winds out of the southeast around 5 mph.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Patchy fog after midnight. Lows in the upper 40s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Patchy fog in the morning. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s. Winds out of the southeast around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s. Winds out of the southeast around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s.

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HAZARDOUS WEATHER

Hazardous weather is not expected today or tonight.

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NEWS UPDATES


• FEMA Field Team Seeks to Assist the People of Macon County with Damage from Helene [Macon Media]

• Early Voting Locations in Macon and Jackson Counties for 2024 [Macon Media] 

Asheville is Worse than We Realized - Can They Rebuild? | Project Atticus

• Concert for Carolina raises $24.5 million for hurricane victims [WLOS-TV (Asheville, NC)] 

Chimney Rock Debris Field Hike and Road Status after Hurricane Helene | Mark Honeycutt


Press Availability: Concert for Carolina | WLOS-TV (Asheville, NC)


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Published at 5.00am on Monday, October 28, 2024
Author: Bobby Coggins

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FEMA Field Team Seeks to Assist the People of Macon County with Damage from Helene

Here is an interview I (Bobby) did with La-Tanga Hopes B.A., M.P.A, a Media Relations Specialist with FEMA regarding the role FEMA plays in disaster recovery. She was assisting FEMA Strike Team Six in their effort to canvass the Cullasaja Community, looking to assist people with filing for disaster assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency. If you are a victim of a federally declared disaster, such as Hurricane Helene or Hurricane Milton, please visit disasterassistance.gov to find out more. They are working out of the county distribution center in the old Holly Springs Ingles building.

FEMA Strike Team Six in Cullasaja | Macon Media



Here are some of the photos I took as I observed themdoing their work contacting residents and letting them know how FEMA could help them.

Here is a press release that was sent to Macon Media on Friday as I was out with Strike Team Six.

PRESS RELEASE (10-25-2024)
FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY

Over the last month, FEMA and people from across the country have come together to support communities affected by Hurricane Helene. From nonprofits and faith-based organizations to government officials, individuals and the private sector, the response has been a whole-of-community effort.

Our shared goal is to get people back on their feet and set them up for success. We will be alongside them for as long as it takes.

Here’s how far we’ve come.

By the Numbers

Since response efforts began, we’ve deployed more than 5,000 personnel to support affected areas. Some of these personnel are set up at Disaster Recovery Centers, which are located near affected areas. These centers provide survivors in person help with disaster assistance applications. FEMA personnel are also walking door-to-door offering to answer questions and to help with the FEMA application process.

FEMA’s state, local, tribal and industry partners worked together to restore 99% of power outages. We’ve made sure people who lost their homes have shelter. We’ve helped hundreds of thousands of people apply for disaster assistance.

Helping Survivors



Helping people is the core of FEMA’s mission and has been our focus since day one. Within the past month, FEMA has now approved over $1.4 billion, which includes $883 million in assistance for individuals and families affected and over $524 million for debris removal and activities to save lives, protect public health and safety and prevent damage to public and private property. These funds help survivors with housing repairs, personal property replacement, rental assistance, accessibility needs and other essentials.

We’ve also visited affected communities to help survivors with their unique needs. In one recent case in Georgia, FEMA personnel worked with a family who needed reasonable accommodations which allowed them to keep their son’s medical equipment sanitary. FEMA personnel helped them through the process. The family was able to secure a six-month rental property and the funds they received from FEMA will cover the cost.

Working Alongside Organizations



Recovery doesn’t happen without the help of our partners. Nonprofits, faith-based organizations and community groups have all come together to assist affected communities. They’ve provided hot meals, shared resources on where to find emotional support and helped clear debris from roads.

Working with Other Government Agencies

The full force of the government came together to respond to Hurricane Helene and provide critical support. Leaders were on the ground assessing damage and listening to survivors. From repairing damaged roads to helping individuals replace a damaged driver’s license, our government partners play an essential role in recovery efforts.

Find More Information

Visit Hurricane Helene | FEMA.gov or follow us on social media [LINK] for the latest information on Hurricane Helene recovery. 

Want to contribute to response efforts? Visit the FEMA Blog [LINK] for more information how to help survivors. 


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Published at 3.10am on Monday, October 28, 2024
Author: Bobby Coggins

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Weather Briefing for Sunday, October 27, 2024

GENERAL OUTLOOK

High pressure will drift away tonight as a cold front approaches from the northwest. The cold front will cross the area today with a few showers possible along the Tennessee border and across the Upstate. Behind the front, cooler weather can be expected for Sunday and early next week. The high moves off the East Coast by mid next week with a warming trend returning.

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GENERAL FORECAST

(since this is a quick forecast intended to cover the whole county, bear in mind that higher elevations may experience cooler temperatures than this and the lower elevations may experience higher temperatures than those in the forecast)

.TODAY...Mostly cloudy. Areas of fog this morning. A slight chance of showers this afternoon. Cooler with highs in the upper 50s. Southeast winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.

.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog after midnight. Lows in the mid 40s. Winds out of the southeast around 5 mph.

.MONDAY...Areas of fog in the morning. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s. Winds out of the southeast around 5 mph.

.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s. Winds out of the southeast around 5 mph.

.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s. Winds out of the southeast around 5 mph.

.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s.

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HAZARDOUS WEATHER

Hazardous weather is not expected today or tonight.

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NEWS UPDATES


• Early Voting Locations in Macon and Jackson Counties for 2024 [Macon Media] 

Hurricane Aftermath What Happens To All The Flooded Cars? | Niko Brothers

Truck Show During a Hurricane: C10s in the Valley 2024 (Sept 27-29th) | Junk Trucks



• State reports 98 verified storm-related deaths in North Carolina [WLOS-TV (Asheville, NC)]

• Country stars Luke Combs, Eric Church share hometown mountain memories post Helene [Charlotte Observer] 

Chimney Rock Debris Field Hike and Road Status after Hurricane Helene | Mark Honeycutt

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Published at 5.00am on Sunday, October 27, 2024
Author: Bobby Coggins

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Weather Briefing for Saturday, October 26, 2024

GENERAL OUTLOOK

High pressure will drift away tonight as a cold front approaches from the northwest. The cold front will cross the area today with a few showers possible along the Tennessee border and across the Upstate. Behind the front, cooler weather can be expected for Sunday and early next week. The high moves off the East Coast by mid next week with a warming trend returning.

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GENERAL FORECAST

(since this is a quick forecast intended to cover the whole county, bear in mind that higher elevations may experience cooler temperatures than this and the lower elevations may experience higher temperatures than those in the forecast)

.TODAY...Sunny. Patchy fog in the morning. Highs in the lower 70s. Winds out of the northwest around 5 mph.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy with a chance of showers in the evening, then mostly cloudy after midnight. Patchy fog after midnight. Lows around 50. Winds out of the northwest around 5 mph, shifting to come out of the east after midnight. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.SUNDAY...Patchy fog in the morning. Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s. Winds out of the southeast around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s. Winds out of the southeast around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s.

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HAZARDOUS WEATHER

Hazardous weather is not expected today or tonight.

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NEWS UPDATES

After a high-speed chase from Jackson County into Macon County, a Bobby Clayton Billings, 53, was arrested [LINK] after his vehicle was disabled by stop sticks deployed by local law enforcement at the intersection of northeast Main Street and US-441. The vehicle eventually stopped on Cat Creek Road and John JUstice Road where Macon County deputies helf him for the arrival of Jackson County deputies. [LINK]

He was taken into custody by the Jackson County Sheriff's Office and his vehicle, a white van, was seized. He has had at least one other arrest this year after fleeing authorities in Tennessee, in March [LINK], and a warrant for his arrest was filed in May for failure to appear and he was declared a fugitive from justice in Loudon County, Tennessee. [LINK] 

Clayton is being held under $20,000 bond in the Jackson County Jail. 
He is also wanted in Tennessee, Virginia, Georgia, and Florida.

• Friday Football Frenzy: Oct. 25, 2024, scores and highlights [WLOS-TV (Asheville, NC)]

• Early Voting Locations in Macon and Jackson Counties for 2024 [Macon Media] 

Western North Carolina communities face grim new reality after Helene | WGHP-TV (High Point, NC)



• NC elections officials encouraged by record-setting turnout a week into early voting, even in western NC [WRAL-TV (Raleigh, NC)]

• Early Voting Locations in Macon and Jackson Counties for 2024 [Macon Media]

• Franklin Chamber of Commerce Announces 2024 Christmas Parade Plans and Grand Marshal [Macon Media)]

• Fact check: Claim that 100+ bodies aren’t counted in Helene death toll is false [BPR News] Support Macon Media

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Published at 5.00am on Saturday, October 26, 2024
Author: Bobby Coggins

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Weather Briefing for Friday, October 25, 2024

GENERAL OUTLOOK

Warm and dry high pressure will remain centered across the region through tonight. A cold front will cross the area on Saturday bringing cooler weather for Sunday and early next week. A few showers will be possible with the front along the Tennessee border and across the Upstate. Cool high pressure moves off the East Coast by mid next week with a warming trend returning.

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GENERAL FORECAST

(since this is a quick forecast intended to cover the whole county, bear in mind that higher elevations may experience cooler temperatures than this and the lower elevations may experience higher temperatures than those in the forecast)

.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. Winds out of the west around 5 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s. Winds out of the west 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. Winds out of the northwest around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s. Winds out of the north around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Highs around 60. Winds out of the southeast around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s.

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HAZARDOUS WEATHER

Hazardous weather is not expected today or tonight.

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Published at 4.30am on Friday, October 25, 2024
Author: Bobby Coggins

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Weather Briefing for Thursday, October 24, 2024

GENERAL OUTLOOK

Broad high pressure will spread back over the region today. Another cold front will move thru the region on Saturday bringing cooler weather for Sunday and early next week.

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NEWS UPDATES

Governor Cooper Disaster Recovery Budget Press Conference 10-23-24



• Helene did record $53B in damage to NC, Cooper says. Now he wants billions more in state aid [WRAL-TV (Raleigh, NC)]
• Early Voting Locations in Macon and Jackson Counties for 2024 [Macon Media]
• Franklin Chamber of Commerce Announces 2024 Christmas Parade Plans and Grand Marshal [Macon Media)]
• FEMA aids over 94,000 families in WNC, explores long-term housing options [WLOS-TV (Asheville, NC)]

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GENERAL FORECAST

(since this is a quick forecast intended to cover the whole county, bear in mind that higher elevations may experience cooler temperatures than this and the lower elevations may experience higher temperatures than those in the forecast)

.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. Winds out of the northwest 5 to 10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Clear. Lows in the mid 40s. Winds out of the northwest around 5 mph in the evening, becoming light and variable before midnight.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. Winds out of the southwest around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s. Winds out of the west around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. Winds out of the northwest around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s.

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HAZARDOUS WEATHER

Hazardous is not expected today or tonight.

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Published at 4.20am on Thursday, October 24, 2024
Author: Bobby Coggins

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Franklin Chamber of Commerce Announces 2024 Christmas Parade Plans and Grand Marshal

Franklin’s Annual Christmas Parade Held Thanksgiving Weekend
(photo provided)

PRESS RELEASE (10-23-2024)
FRANKLIN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

FRANKLIN, NC -- Here comes Santa! The Franklin Chamber of Commerce announces plans are underway for this year’s Annual Christmas Parade which will officially ring in the holiday season. The celebration will be held Sunday, December 1, beginning at 3:00 pm. Entries will line up along Church Street behind the Courthouse. The route will begin by pulling out on the top of Town Hill beside Town Hall. The route will proceed down Main Street turning left at the Lazy Hiker Brewing Company onto Porter Street. Then turn left onto Palmer Street. The route will end at the intersection of the Highlands Road and Main Street. We are pleased to honor Derek Roland, Macon County’s departing County Manager, as this year’s Grand Marshal. Roland has served as County Manager for the past 11 years beginning his tenure at 28 years old. While County Manager, Roland lead the county by completing $150 million in capital improvements, rebuilding the county’s reserve fund, increasing county employee’s salaries to be competitive with surrounding communities, all without increasing Macon County’s tax rate. Roland considers one of his greatest accomplishments as County Manager was to help stabilize the area’s workforce. Thank you, Derek, for your service to Macon County and best of luck in your new venture. Parade participants will again be able to have folks walk beside their float/entry handing out candy. No candy can be thrown from a moving vehicle. In addition, all horses must wear a manure bag/horse diaper.

Registration is required and entry forms can be picked up and returned to the Chamber office located at 98 Hyatt Road. Deadline for entry is Wednesday, November 27 by 5 pm. Please note the Chamber will be closed for Thanksgiving Thursday and Friday, November 28 & 29. Commercial Floats are available to rent by calling Diane at the Franklin Chamber. For additional information, contact the Franklin Chamber of Commerce by calling 828-524-3161.

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Weather Briefing for Wednesday, October 23, 2024

GENERAL OUTLOOK

A weak and dry cold front will cross our area early Thursday with reinforcing high pressure spreading over the region in the front's wake. A stronger cold front will move through our area on Saturday bringing cooler weather for Sunday and early next week.

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NEWS UPDATES



• Early Voting Locations in Macon and Jackson Counties for 2024 [Macon Media]

• Firefighter killed during Helene response honored with procession salute [WLOS-TV (Asheville, NC)]

• Grove Park Inn cancels National Gingerbread House Competition for 2024 due to Hurricane Helene devastation [WRAL-TV (Raleigh, NC)]

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GENERAL FORECAST

(since this is a quick forecast intended to cover the whole county, bear in mind that higher elevations may experience cooler temperatures than this and the lower elevations may experience higher temperatures than those in the forecast)

.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. Winds out of the northwest around 5 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s. Winds out of the northwest around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Patchy fog in the morning. Sunny. Visibility one quarter mile or less at times in the morning. Highs around 70. Winds out of the northwest around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the mid 40s. Winds out of the north around 5 mph in the evening, increasing to come out of the light and variable.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. Winds out of the south around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s.

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HAZARDOUS WEATHER

Hazardous is not expected today or tonight.

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Published at 4.20am on Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Author: Bobby Coggins

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