No tax increase for Jackson

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Wednesday, 12/06/2024

Jackson County is set to approve its budget next week, funding county operations for the coming fiscal year without a tax increase for residents. 

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Jackson, Swain refuse proposed FRL agreement changes

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Tuesday, 14/05/2024

Neither Jackson County nor Swain County commissions have agreed to approve the changes Macon County proposed to the Fontana Regional Library agreement, citing legal and logistical concerns.

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