Incumbent commissioner Paul Higdon and political newcomer Karl Gillespie will move on to the general election after winning the primary in Macon County. 

The staff of REACH of Macon County understands how difficult it is to leave your home, even under the most traumatic situations.

Even though all five of the candidates running for two open seats in the Macon County commissioner primary are Republicans, they all have a fairly different stance on the county’s role when it comes to spending and setting policies.

Former Macon County Elections Director Kim Bishop recently had to appear before a federal judge for the second time to plead guilty to federal embezzlement charges after her first plea was rejected and her bond revoked for failing a drug test.

Before it becomes a mandate from a judge, Macon County commissioners are looking to make improvements to security at the courthouse.

Macon County commissioners maintained their stance against creating more wilderness areas in the county despite The Wilderness Society’s attempt to change their minds.

Heavy rains and high waters in December have resulted in more than $1 million in flood damage in Macon County.

As of Nov. 1, 2015, Macon County Public Health took on the additional responsibility of overseeing animal services in Macon County, including animal control services, the animal shelter and rabies control programs.

Six candidates have signed up to run for two commissioner seats in Macon County next year.

Public officials aren’t required to place their hand on a Bible to be sworn into office, but a majority of them still do.