The Macon County Board of Commissioners will be meeting tonight in the Commissioners Boardroom on the third floor of the Macon County Courthouse. Entry after 5pm will be through the backdoor.
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Public Agenda
1. Call to order and welcome by Chairman Young
2. Announcements
3. Moment of Silence
4. Pledge of Allegiance
5. Public Hearing(s) – 6 P.M.
a. Recommended Fiscal Year 2026-2027
6. Adoption of the FY27 Budget and Budget Ordinance
7. Additions to agenda
8. Public Comment Period
9. Adjustments to and approval of the agenda
10. Reports/Presentations - None
11. Old Business - None
12. New Business
a. Discussion on Revising Fire Department Contracts – County Manager Warren Cabe
13. Consent Agenda
a. Minutes of the May 12, 2026, Regular Meeting, the May 21, 2026, Continued
Session/Budget Work Session, and the May 26, 2026 Continued Session/Budget Work
Session
b. Amended Minutes of the March 10, 2026, Regular Meeting
c. Budget amendments #368-369
d. Ordinance Amending FY 2025-2026 Budget
e. Capital Project Ordinance Amendment – Recreation Parks Capital Projects
f. Capital Projects Ordinance Amendment – Franklin High School Project
g. Grant Project Ordinance Amendment – Housing Administration
h. Grant Project Ordinance Amendment – Duke Energy 2017 HHF
i. 5311 Certification Resolution – Macon County Transit
j. Macon County Public Health Fee Schedule and Billing Guide
k. Tax Releases for the Month of May 2026 in the Amount of $2,380.75
l. Monthly ad valorem Tax Collection Report – no action necessary
14. Appointments
a. Macon County Public Library Board of Trustees – 3 seats
15. Closed Session as allowed under NCGS 143-318.11
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NWS GENERAL OUTLOOK
1. Mainly diurnal shower and thunderstorm chances expected through the the week.
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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 this morning. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms this morning, then showers with thunderstorms likely this afternoon. Highs in the mid 70s. Northwest winds around 5 mph this morning, becoming light and variable. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
..TONIGHT....Cloudy. Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then a chance of showers after midnight. Patchy fog after midnight. Lows in the lower 60s. Light and variable winds. Chance of rain 70 percent.
..TUESDAY....Patchy fog in the morning. A chance of thunderstorms. A chance of showers in the morning, then showers in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 70s. Light and variable winds, becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain 80 percent.
..TUESDAY NIGHT....Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the lower 60s. Light and variable winds. Chance of rain 50 percent.
..WEDNESDAY....Partly sunny. A chance of showers in the morning, then showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. West winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
..WEDNESDAY NIGHT....Mostly cloudy with showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight. Lows in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER
Other than areas of dense fog this morning, hazardous weather is not expected today or tonight.
NEWS UPDATES (Links aggregated to show what various news outlets are reporting)
State and Local News
(video) As prices stay high, secondhand shopping gains popularity in western North Carolina | WLOS-TV (Asheville, NC)
• Flesh-eating screwworms head for American livestock [NC Newsline]
• Looking for revenue, NC lawmakers agree to raise taxes on sports gambling operators [WRAL-TV (Raleigh, NC)]
• Baffling. Frustrating. Frightening. What it's like to be sued over medical debt. [Asheville Citizen-Times]
• Man sentenced in shooting of teen who just wanted a ride on Blue Ridge Parkway [Raleigh News & Observer]
Iran War News
The Global Shipping Crisis: 14 Weeks of the Persian Gulf Blockade | What's Going on With Shipping?
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NWS GENERAL OUTLOOK
1. Dry and hot conditions today and Sunday. Shower and thunderstorm chances return early next week.
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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 this morning. Partly sunny. Highs around 80. West winds around 5 mph.
..TONIGHT....Mostly cloudy. Lows around 60. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
..SUNDAY....Mostly cloudy. Highs in the upper 70s. West winds around 5 mph.
..SUNDAY NIGHT....Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s. West winds around 5 mph.
..MONDAY....Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the morning, then showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 70s. Northwest winds around 5 mph in the morning, becoming light and variable. Chance of rain 60 percent.
..MONDAY NIGHT....Mostly cloudy. Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then a chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 60 percent.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER
Other than areas of dense fog this morning, hazardous weather is not expected today or tonight.
NEWS UPDATES (Links aggregated to show what various news outlets are reporting)
State and Local News
(video) Franklin Town Council June 2026 Meeting | Macon Media
• County Manager Presents Annual Budget Message to County Commissioners [ Macon Media ]
(video) Community reflects amid St. Joseph's Hospital demolition | WLOS-TV (Asheville, NC)
•State Board of Education warns proposed NC teacher pay plan leaves veterans behind [NC Local]
• State Health Plan hikes prices for older state workers, retirees [WRAL-TV (Raleigh, NC)]
• NC Dems want more information about GOP threats over WCU voting site [Asheville Citizen-Times]
• NC State Health Plan board approves higher costs for some retirees in 2027 [Raleigh News & Observer]
Iran War News
Inside the Hearing: Maritime Administration, Federal Maritime Commission and the Fight for Cargo | What's Going on With Shipping?
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NWS GENERAL OUTLOOK
1. Dry conditions with a warming trend through Saturday. Shower and thunderstorm chances return early next week.
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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 this morning, then becoming partly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. Northwest winds around 5 mph, becoming south this afternoon.
..TONIGHT....Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
..SATURDAY....Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. West winds around 5 mph.
..SATURDAY NIGHT....Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows around 60. West winds around 5 mph.
..SUNDAY....Partly sunny. Highs around 80. Northwest winds around 5 mph.
..SUNDAY NIGHT....Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s.
..MONDAY....Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. A chance ofthunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. Chance of
rain 50 percent.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER
Other than areas of dense fog this morning, hazardous weather is not expected today or tonight.
NEWS UPDATES (Links aggregated to show what various news outlets are reporting)
State and Local News
(video) Franklin Town Council June 2026 Meeting | Macon Media
• County Manager Presents Annual Budget Message to County Commissioners [ Macon Media ]
(video) Overcrowding issues at North Carolina detention center is a safety crisis, sheriff says | WLOS-TV (Asheville, NC)
• Jackson County Board of Elections Chair alleges pressure from Raleigh and auditor’s office forced his early voting plan vote [NC Local]
• Granny-flat bill stokes power struggle over zoning between state and NC cities [WRAL-TV (Raleigh, NC)]
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NWS GENERAL OUTLOOK
1. Dry conditions with a warming trend through Saturday. Shower and thunderstorm chances return early next week.
WEATHER SPONSOR
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DAY SPONSOR
Macon Media is being underwritten today by Bourbon & Bacon. (Formerly Franklin Office Supply)
Visit their store at 161 Highlands Road in Franklin or check out their website at bourbonandbaconfs.com
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 upper 70s. North winds around 5 mph
this morning, becoming light and variable.
..TONIGHT....Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s. South winds around 5 mph.
..FRIDAY....Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. Northwest winds around 5 mph, becoming south in the afternoon.
..FRIDAY NIGHT....Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
..SATURDAY....Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. West winds around 5 mph.
..SATURDAY NIGHT....Partly cloudy. Lows around 60.
..SUNDAY....Mostly sunny in the morning, then becoming partly sunny. Highs around 80.
..SUNDAY NIGHT....Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER
Other than areas of dense fog this morning, hazardous weather is not expected today or tonight.
NEWS UPDATES (Links aggregated to show what various news outlets are reporting)
State and Local News
(video) Franklin Town Council June 2026 Meeting | Macon Media
• County Manager Presents Annual Budget Message to County Commissioners [ Macon Media ]
(video)
Tracking the Tropics | 2026 hurricane season outlook | WLOS-TV (Asheville, NC)
• Jackson County Board of Elections Chair alleges pressure from Raleigh and auditor’s office forced his early voting plan vote [NC Local]
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