Town approves funding for non-profits

In a continuation meeting of the Franklin Town Board of Aldermen, the board voted to spend all of the $40,000 appropriated in the town's budget for grant requests. With little discussion, the board voted to honor the requests of the nine non-profits applying for funding because of the services they offer Franklin residents.

Non-profit grant requests that were approved include:

Angel Medical Center - $5,000
Arts Council - $3,000
Community Care Clinic of Highlands Cashiers, Franklin clinic - $5,000
Franklin Garden Club - $3,000
Macon County Care Network - $5,000
Macon County Habitat for Humanity - $4,000
Macon County Historical Society Museum - $5,000
Macon County Public Library - $5,000
Macon County R.E.A.C.H. - $5,000