Franklin High Construction Site Hit by Over $16,000 in Thefts; Two Arrested

Franklin -- May 5, 2026: Progress on the new Franklin High School project has faced a significant setback following a series of thefts totaling over $16,000 in stolen tools and equipment. The investigation into the missing resources has resulted in the arrest of two individuals, Chad Wesley Spates and Zane Carpenter, both of whom face multiple felony charges in Macon County.The Franklin Police Department launched an investigation after contractors at the site reported that vital equipment, essen