Chambers Of Commerce

Haywood County Chamber of Commerce

73 Walnut Street
P.O. Drawer 600
Waynesville, North Carolina, 28786
Phone: 828-456-3021

Highlands Chamber of Commerce

P.O. Box 404
Highlands, North Carolina
Located in the Town Hall Building, 396 Oak Street
Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Monday through Friday. 9:00 AM till Noon on Saturday
Phone: 828-526-2112

Graham County Chamber of Commerce

P.O. Box 1206 - 427 Rodney Orr Bypass
Robbinsville, NC 28771
828-479-3790 or 800-470-3790
Fax: 828-479-9130

Macon County Chamber of Commerce

425 Porter Street
Franklin, North Carolina
Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Monday through Saturday
Phone: 828-524-3161

Colleges

Southwestern Community College
Southwestern Community College has three locations in Macon County:

• The Business Assistance and Development Center
  Located in the Burrell Building in Downtown Franklin
  Provides business counseling and business and industry training.
  For more information call: 828-349-1278
• The Macon Center
  Located behind the courthouse in downtown Franklin
  Offers college transfer and general education courses.
  For more information call: 828-369-7331
• The Public Safety Training Complex
  Located in the Macon County Industrial Park
  Offers nationally recognized fire, rescue, EMS and law enforcement training.
  For more information call: 828-369-0591

Community Clubs

Members of the eight organized community development clubs in Macon County play a vital role in many community-wide projects.
Renay Knapp, an extension service agent, is available to help those interested in knowing more about organizing a club in their community. She may be reached by calling 349-2050.

Community Club Meetings:

• Carson: third Thursday of each month, 7:00 p.m., at the Carson Community Building; Jean Anne Cunningham, President.
• Clarks Chapel: second Monday of each month of each month, 7:00 p.m., at the Clarks Chapel Community Building; Jerry Sutton, President.
• Cowee: third Monday of each month, 7:00 p.m., at Cowee Community Building; Claudette Dillard, President.
• Cullasaja: third Monday of each month, 7:00 p.m., at the Cullasaja Community Building; Earle Williams, President.
• Holly Springs: third Monday of each month, 7:00 p.m., at the Holly Springs Community Building; Sherri Houston, President.
• Nantahala: first Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at the Nantahala Community Building; Jimmy Godsey, President.
• Otto: first Monday of each month, 7:30 p.m., at the Otto Community Building; Greg Heston, President.
• Upper Cartoogechaye: fourth Thursday of each month, 7:30 p.m., at Gillespie Chapel; Edith Byrd, President.

Fire Departments

In an area that has as many remote regions as Macon does, the county's 11 fire departments are a vital part of each community's well-being. Each department is made up of many hard-working and dedicated volunteers. If you're interested in supporting the fire department in your area with time or money, notify one of the persons listed below.
When reporting a fire, remember to call only 911. The phone numbers below are listed for those interested in supporting the fire departments or making donations - please do not call these numbers to report a fire.

Burningtown-Iotla Volunteer Fire & Rescue (VF&R):
Joe Snyder, Chief; Firehouse, 524-7061.

Clarks Chapel VF&R:
Jerry Sutton, Chief.

Cowee VF&R:
Larry Pickens, Chief; Firehouse, 369-7611.

Cullasaja Gorge VF&R:
Johnny Teem, Chief; Firehouse, 369-5010.

Franklin VF&R:
Pete Haithcock, Chief; Firehouse, 524-2332

Highlands VF&R:
Mike McCall, Chief; Firehouse, 526-3645.

Mountain Valley VF&R:
Steve Carpenter, Chief.

Nantahala VF&R:
Brian Bateman, Chief

Otto VF&R:
Roy Henson, Chief; Firehouse, 524-3473.

Scaly Mountain VF&R:
Paul Bothman, Chief.

West Macon VF&R:
Robert Randall, Chief; Firehouse, 524-5925

Health Services

Macon County has up-to-date medical facilities - including two hospitals, a county health center, a sports medicine facility specializing in orthopedics, a rehabilitation center and two nursing home facilities, with the Highlands-Cashiers Hospital also providing services in that field. Home health care is also available.

Angel Medical Center:
Angel Medical Center (AMC), located at 197 Riverview St. in Franklin, is a multi-purpose acute health facility that has been serving the residents of Macon and surrounding counties for more than 70 years. With 59 beds, AMC is a full service hospital that is affiliated with the Mission St. Joseph's Health system in Asheville, NC and accredited by the Joint Commission for the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations.

AMC also operates Angel Urgent Care Center (AUCC), Angel Medical AnswerLine and the Angel Home Health and Hospice.

The staff of AUCC treats non-emergent medical problems when your regular doctor is unavailable. The center also offers occupational health screenings, drug testing, and services for area employers.

The Urgent Care Center is located at 195 Franklin Plaza, on 441 S., and is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Sundays from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. No appointment necessary. For more information, call 369-4427

Angel Medical AnswerLine is a free telephone service, staffed by nurses 24 hours a day. The staff assesses symptoms and provides health information and  physician, hospital or community service referral. The number is 828-524-4455.

Highlands-Cashiers Hospital
Highlands-Cashiers Hospital, located on Hwy. 64 East between Highlands and Cashiers, is a not-for-profit hospital which has offered quality care and personal attention to the people of Macon County for more than 50 years. The hospital offers a wide range of diagnostic services and state-of-the-art equipment.

For more information on the Highlands-Cashiers Hospital and the services it provides, telephone 704-526-1200.

Macon County Health Center
The Macon County Health Center provides a wide range of services, most of which is available for everyone, regardless of income.
The public health center also offers a number of clinics each month. All of these clinics are offered by appointment only and income guidelines apply.

• Adult Health Clinic
• Child Health Clinic
• Family Planning Clinic
• Prenatal Clinic
• WIC (Women, Infants and Children)

For more information on any of these services, call the public health center at 349-2081

HealthWorks - The Rehabilitation Center
HealthWorks, located at 235 Jim Berry Rd. just off 441 N., is a private, outpatient physical rehabilitation clinic. Specializing in occupational, sports and general orthopaedic injury rehabilitation, Healthworks provides professionally supervised individualized physical therapy services.
Because HealthWorks is a specialty clinic, patients are accepted on a referral basis from medical physicians. For more information, telephone 369-7878.

Franklin Orthopaedic Specialists
Franklin Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Clinic, located at 2255 Old Murphy Rd. in Franklin, is a modern, full service orthopedic clinic with in-house x-ray equipment. The four orthopedic surgeons on staff are all board certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery. The surgeons provide 24 hour, 365 days a year on-call coverage for all types of musculoskeletal emergencies.
Patients are seen on a primary and referral basis. For more information, telephone 369-6380.

Britthaven of Franklin
Located on the Old Murphy Rd. in Franklin, Britthaven is a 200-bed nursing facility. The firm is North Carolina licensed, and certified for Medicare and Medicaid, Veterans Administration and managed care organizations.
For more information on the services this nursing facility has to offer, telephone 524-7806.

Grandview Manor Care Center
Located on Crisp St. in Franklin, Grandview Manor has been offering assisted living care in Macon County since 1968. The facility is a privately-owned, 52-bed home, and is licensed by the State of North Carolina.
For more information, visit the care facility or call 524-4425.

Franklin Health & Fitness Center
Franklin Health & Fitness Center located at 1214 East Main St. offers complete physical therapy services, cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation programs and fitness programs.
For information about any of the center's programs, call 369-5608.

Private Schools

Evangel Christian School (K4-G6)	828-369-8201
Moody Home Ministries	828-369-7302
Trimont Christian Academy	828-369-6756

Public Libraries

Macon County Public Library
The Macon County Public Library is a member of the three-county Fontana Regional Library System. It features a 60,000 volume collection that also includes videos and books on tape. It also offers computers for public access as well as access to the Internet.

Location: 108 Wayah Street, Franklin
Phone: 828-524-3600
Hours: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Monday through Thursday. 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Friday and Saturday.

Nantahala Community Library
Located on the grounds of Nantahala School, this small branch library is part of the Nantahala Family Resource Center and home to Macon Program for Progress Early Head Start Program and health department services for the Nantahala community.

Location: 128 Nantahala School Road, Topton
Hours: Tuesday through Thursday 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM and 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM. Friday and Saturday from 1:00 PM - 7:00 PM.

Hudson Library
The Hudson Library in Highlands, in operation since 1884, is the oldest free public library in North Carolina.

Location: East Main Street, Highlands
Phone: 828-526-3031
Hours: Tuesday through Friday 10:00 AM -5:30 PM and Saturday from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Public Schools

Macon County Board of Education Central Office: 828-524-3314 or 524-4414

Town and County Meetings

• Macon County Board of Education
  Location: School Administration Office, Old Murphy Road
  Meeting Time: Fourth Monday of each month at 6:00 PM.
• Franklin Board of Aldermen
  Location: Town Office, 70 West Main Street, Franklin
  Meeting Time: First Monday of each month at 7:00 PM.
• Macon County Commissioners
  Location: Fourth floor of the Macon County Courthouse in the board room.
  Meeting Time: First Monday of each month at 9:00 AM.
• The Highlands Board of Commissioners
  Location: Town Hall, Highlands
  Meeting Time: Third Wednesday of each month at 7:00 PM.

Town and County Offices

Extensions for courthouse and county offices may be reached through the courthouse switchboard.
They can also be dialed direct by dialing 349- and the extension number.
Offices not located in the courthouse are noted by asterisks.

• Macon County Courthouse 349-2000
• Agricultural Extension Office, Ext. 2046
• Assistant District Attorney, Ext. 2032
• Board of Elections, Ext. 2034
• Clerk of Court, Ext. 2042
• Community Facilities Building*, Ext. 2090
• County Manager's Office, Ext. 2025
• County Planning, Ext. 2024
• Court Counselor, Ext. 2056
• Data Processing, Ext. 2057
• Department on Aging*, Ext. 2058
• Drivers' License Office 828-524-3592
• Building Inspection, Ext. 2072
• Employment Security Commission* 828-369-9534
• Emergency Management, Ext. 2067
• Emergency Dispatch, Ext. 2061
• Farm Service 828-524-3175
• Finance, Ext. 2027
• Garage*, Ext. 2071
• Health Department*, Ext. 2081
• Juvenile Officer, Ext. 2076
• Landfill, Ext. 2077 (Highlands 828-526-2073)
• Maintenance, Ext. 2080
• Magistrate, Ext. 2045
• Mapping, Ext. 2088
• Register of Deeds, Ext. 2095
• Rural Economic & Community Development 828-524-3175
• Sheriff's Department, 2104
• Social Services, Ext. 2124 or 2125
• Tax Appraisers, Ext. 2144
• Tax Collection, Ext. 2163
• Veterans Service, Ext. 2151

Utility Information

Nantahala Power & Light Company:
To have power connected to a new home or apartment, you must visit the power company's office and make an application in person. For new renters, the utility requires a deposit, a letter of credit from a past utility company, or a letter from a guarantor that NP&L finds satisfactory. No deposit is required from new homeowners.
An NP&L spokesman suggests that part-time residents leave the power turned on during the months they are away (if less than one year), and pay a minimum monthly fee.
For more information, call or stop by the customer service office in West Gate Plaza in Franklin. Telephone 524-2121

GTE North Carolina:
Provides voice and data telecommunications products and services for more than 17,000 Macon County residents. You may apply for telephone service, rent a phone, pay your telephone bill, or get additional information at the Franklin office, located at 49 East Main St., or contact GTE at the following numbers:

• Service orders - 1-800-483-4000
• Billing questions - 1-800-483-3000
• Repair service - 1-800-483-1000

Business hours at the Franklin office are 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., and 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Water/Waste Management:
Located at 188 West Main St., in the Franklin Town Office building, or telephone 524-2516. Renters are charged a $15.00 water deposit. New connections require a tap fee and are charged on a case by case basis. New residents with existing connections are not charged a tap fee.
Many part-time residents leave their water meters in over the winter and pay a small monthly charge. Some prefer to have the meter pulled when leaving for the winter and then reconnected upon returning. The fee for reconnection is $50.00 inside city limits and $75.00 outside the city limits.

Garbage Collection:
Garbage collection is provided in the city limits by the Town of Franklin, 188 West Main St., telephone 524-2516. Fees are $5.00 per month residential. For recycling information and garbage disposal in the county, contact Macon County landfill, at 349-2077. The landfill is located on Lakeside Dr. and several convenience centers are located throughout the county. Privately-owned companies offer garbage collection outside city limits.

Mediacom Cable TV:
To be eligible for cable TV, your home must be in one of the firm's specific service areas. The cable office is located on West Main St., Franklin; to apply for service, call or visit the office during normal business hours. Telephone 369-9549

Toccoa Natural Gas:
Toccoa Natural Gas is currently in the process of making taps and getting customers connected. The local office is located at 291 Westgate Plaza and is open Monday-Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. For more information on receiving natural gas piped directly into your home or business, contact Toccoa Natural Gas at 828-349-1222.