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The overall budget, $28,312,029.91 was approved 4-1, with commissioner Mike Hehn voting against.

The overall budget, $28,312,029.91 was approved 4-1, with commissioner Mike Hehn voting against.

Town approves $28 million budget

Highlander Editor
Thursday, June 24, 2021
The town of Highlands approved an $8 million budget increase on Thursday during its regularly scheduled meeting, for the 2021-22 fiscal year. The overall budget, $28,312,029.91 was approved 4-1, with commissioner Marc Hehn voting against.
Representatives from Stewart Inc. and town staff discussed several facets of the plan, which is meant to shape the next 20-25 years of living in Highlands.

Representatives from Stewart Inc. and town staff discussed several facets of the plan, which is meant to shape the next 20-25 years of living in Highlands.

Highlands unveils first comprehensive plan

Ryan Hanchett
Thursday, June 24, 2021
A standing room only crowd packed into the Highlands Community Building on Wednesday night for the unveiling of the town’s first-ever comprehensive plan. Representatives from Stewart Inc.
Town approves to waive online fees for utilities

Town approves to waive online fees for utilities

Town approves to waive online utility fees

Highlander Editor
Thursday, June 24, 2021
Residents of the Town of Highlands will no longer be charged an extra fee when paying for utilities online. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Town of Highlands waived the fees of 2.
Lori Smith, MBA, RT (R) RDMS, RDCS, RVT, Regional Manager Radiology/Imaging; Meg Ham, RT, R, M, CT; Laura Ammons, RT, R, M, CT with the 3D mammography machine.

Lori Smith, MBA, RT (R) RDMS, RDCS, RVT, Regional Manager Radiology/Imaging; Meg Ham, RT, R, M, CT; Laura Ammons, RT, R, M, CT with the 3D mammography machine.

3D mammography now available at Highlands-Cashiers Hospital

Highlander Editor
Thursday, June 24, 2021
Residents of the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau and surrounding areas now have the opportunity to catch breast cancer earlier with the help of Highlands-Cashiers Hospital’s new 3D mammography (tomosynthesis) machine.
Macon County approves $56.8 million budget

Macon County approves $56.8 million budget

Macon County passes budget with tax increase

News Staff
Thursday, June 17, 2021
The Macon County Board of Commissioners approved a $56,681,218 budget for the 2021-22 fiscal year during their regularly scheduled meeting on June 8, albeit by the slimmest of margins.
FDIC approves Highlands Banking Company

FDIC approves Highlands Banking Company

Highlands Banking Company approved

Ryan Hanchett
Thursday, June 17, 2021
A proposed new bank in Highlands took another step forward when the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation granted conditional approval to Highlands Banking Company on June 2.
The new fire station will be located at 149 Franklin Road. The funding for the $6.8 million was made possible by a two-cent fire tax increase.

The new fire station will be located at 149 Franklin Road. The funding for the $6.8 million was made possible by a two-cent fire tax increase.

Weather playing a big factor in construction of new Highlands Fire Department

News Staff
Thursday, June 17, 2021
Construction of the new Highlands Fire Department has begun, but the weather could effect how long it takes to be completed.  In January, the construction was delayed due to a paperwork error when the town tried to close the loan for construction.

From technical to botanical

News Staff
Thursday, June 17, 2021
By Lance Matzke reporter@highlandsnews.com   In 2018, Danielle Hartsfield took over the Cosper Flowers. She had worked in the store for more than two years, learning how to create arrangements, place orders, and the ins-and-outs of running the business.  “I’m just a kid with a dream,” she said.

From technical to botanical

News Staff
Thursday, June 17, 2021
By Lance Matzke reporter@highlandsnews.com   In 2018, Danielle Hartsfield took over the Cosper Flowers. She had worked in the store for more than two years, learning how to create arrangements, place orders, and the ins-and-outs of running the business.  “I’m just a kid with a dream,” she said.