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Leaders question school projects

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Strong public comments in favor, including from a mother of a special needs child who struggles to get around Franklin High School, buoyed a sense of moving forward with the new Franklin High Schoo

Highlands top stories of 2022

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It was a year full of activity in Highlands as 2022 saw a resolution to the short term rental debate, the construction of multiple major capital projects, and the return of many popular events foll

HMS renovation moves forward

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The Macon County Board of Commissioners approved LS3P as the architect for Highlands Middle School renovations during the Dec. 13 board meeting.

High Hampton run-off lawsuit settled

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The Chattooga Conservancy and High Hampton Resort have officially reached a settlement in their ongoing lawsuit regarding the alleged run-off of erosion and sedimentation into the Chattooga River a

Motoring Festival gives back to nonprofits

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Organizers of the Highlands Motoring Festival celebrated another successful series of events in 2022 on Thursday with a check presentation to the three Macon County nonprofits the festival supports

Board pitches ABC Store relocation

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As Highlands Fire and Rescue makes its move into the new fire station on Franklin Road, eyes are turning to the future of the current fire station on Oak Street.