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Lynch named superintendent of Macon County Schools

Josh Lynch, right, graduated from the NCSSA Aspiring Superintendent Program in April. Josh Lynch, right, graduated from the NCSSA Aspiring Superintendent Program in April. Donated photo

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The school system is also looking to build a new Franklin High School, which is estimated to cost the county over $100 million.


To navigate the changing waters of post-COVID public education, and to understand those issues particular to Macon schools, Lynch aims to spend his first days as superintendent listening to and learning from educators, administrators, the public, the board of education and county commissioners.

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