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The Macon County Board of Health will meet at 6:15 p.m. Tuesday, July 29, at the Human Services building on Lakeside Dri...
07/28/2025

The Macon County Board of Health will meet at 6:15 p.m. Tuesday, July 29, at the Human Services building on Lakeside Drive. The agenda includes a discussion about a process to handle employee complaints. (Note the memo says May 27 in the text, but this is for the July 29 meeting.)

Do you remember?55 years ago work began on the new courthouse. Note the story on housing needs, which continues to be an...
07/27/2025

Do you remember?
55 years ago work began on the new courthouse.
Note the story on housing needs, which continues to be an issue five decades later.
(From The Franklin Press, July 23, 1970)

MANNA Food Bank will hold its free Community Market on Monday, July 28 beginning at 1:30 p.m. at the Fairgrounds, 1436 G...
07/26/2025

MANNA Food Bank will hold its free Community Market on Monday, July 28 beginning at 1:30 p.m. at the Fairgrounds, 1436 Georgia Road.

The Miss 1980 Something pageant will be held Saturday, July 26 beginning at 7:30 p.m. at Currahee Brewing Co. The pagean...
07/25/2025

The Miss 1980 Something pageant will be held Saturday, July 26 beginning at 7:30 p.m. at Currahee Brewing Co. The pageant is part of the 80s Flashback Weekend fundraiser to benefit Shriners Children’s Hospital in Greenville, SC. 80's Flashback Weekend: Always The First Weekend Of August is Aug. 1 and 2 with two nights of concerts, a 5K and the Flashback parade on Saturday, Aug. 2.

It’s a weekend filled with music:> Midday Music at FROG Quarters, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday with Ron and Bari Litschauer.>...
07/25/2025

It’s a weekend filled with music:
> Midday Music at FROG Quarters, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday with Ron and Bari Litschauer.
> Pickin' on the Square with Tribe Called Praise (contemporary Christian) 6 p.m. Saturday at the gazebo.
> Asheville Mountain Boys at Cowee School Arts & Heritage Center, 6 p.m. Saturday. Tickets: $15 general admission/$7.50 children.
> Yonder Summer Music concert featuring Tyler Ramsey, 4 p.m. Sunday. Admission: Suggested $20 donation.
> Big Daddy Weave Summer 25 Tour with Ben Fuller, 7:30 p.m. Sunday at Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts. Tickets: $25.
> Karaoke Night, 4 p.m. Sunday at American Legion Post 108.

The Hope House, located behind Discover Church, was once an empty, metal storage shed and has been converted to transiti...
07/25/2025

The Hope House, located behind Discover Church, was once an empty, metal storage shed and has been converted to transitional housing to assist families as they work to get back on their feet. Each of the three apartments is fully furnished and outfitted with water, electric, internet and appliances. Hope House will be managed by No Wrong Door.
(Press photos/Shelby Powell)

Throwback Thursday 1980: The 9-12 girls softball team was the runner up in the state tournament and was headed for the S...
07/24/2025

Throwback Thursday 1980: The 9-12 girls softball team was the runner up in the state tournament and was headed for the South Atlanta Regionals. Team members: (front) Angie Shope, Tracy Teem, Theresa Cunningham, Diane “Tate” Teague, Sallee Fogle, Sheila Hopkins; (back row) Coach Steve Tallent, Lesa Welch, Karen McClure, Tracy Clark, Sharon Lamb, Tammy Stamey and Sissy Perry.
(From The Franklin Press, July 24, 1980)

07/24/2025

Free lunch and food pantry
Saturday, July 26
11 a.m.-1 p.m
Franklin Covenant Church
265 Bellview Park Rd.

Pet of the Week from Macon County Animal ServicesSay hello to Lollipop, a gentle and sweet girl who’s just arrived at th...
07/24/2025

Pet of the Week from Macon County Animal Services

Say hello to Lollipop, a gentle and sweet girl who’s just arrived at the shelter. If you’re looking for a quiet, affectionate friend who just needs a chance to shine, Lollipop could be the perfect match for you. (Photo/Kelly Fosler)

Visit the Macon County Animal Shelter, located at 1377 Lakeside Dr. Hours: Monday thru Friday, 1-4 p.m. To see other shelter animals visit www.MaconAnimals.com or follow MCAS on Facebook.

Headlines from today’s sports pages:> FAST ends season at All-Stars> Rumans recounts record-breaking season> Seven Panth...
07/23/2025

Headlines from today’s sports pages:
> FAST ends season at All-Stars
> Rumans recounts record-breaking season
> Seven Panthers named to All-Conference softball team
(Press photos/Will Woolever)

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07/23/2025

Help Support Macon County 911 Dispatcher Wayne Pendergrass After … Mia Pendergrass needs your support for Support 911 dispatcher Wayne after tragic house fire

The front page news for July 23, 2025.Get your copy of The Franklin Press at local newsstands or at the newspaper office...
07/23/2025

The front page news for July 23, 2025.

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