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Commission Plays Key Role as County Continues to Grow By John Cook As Macon County continues to grow and develop, the Macon County Planning Commission plays an increasingly visible role in decisions that can affect property owners, builders, developers and residents throughout the county. The Planning Commission reviews matters involving land use, development, subdivisions and…

By Misty Gammons-Green LAFAYETTE, Tenn. – A proposed residential development along Maple Grove Road is raising questions among local residents about growth, property taxes and what homeowners could gain or potentially give up, if the project moves forward. Local developer Marcus Smith has purchased property with plans to develop approximately 95 homes throughout the Maple…

Parent Charged After Boarding School Bus With Gun By Misty Gammons-Green MACON COUNTY, Tenn. — A Macon County parent is facing a felony charge after allegedly boarding a school bus while carrying a loaded firearm and confronting the bus driver and children about an alleged bullying incident involving his child. According to an affidavit of…

By Misty Gammons-Green AKERSVILLE, Tenn. – A popular swimming and recreation area along Bugtussle Road in the Akersville community will soon no longer be open to the general public, according to a notice posted by the property’s landowner. Davis Holder announced on social media that public access to the creek bridge and gravel bar area…