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Eight Macon County athletes recently traveled to Des Moines, Iowa, for the National Senior Games Pickleball Tournament, ...
09/05/2025

Eight Macon County athletes recently traveled to Des Moines, Iowa, for the National Senior Games Pickleball Tournament, featuring more than 1,000 players ages 50 and up.

Ed Bresnahan won a silver medal in men’s singles (65-69), Denise Sullivan won a silver medal in women’s singles (55-59), and Cindy Baik placed fourth in women’s singles (55-59).

Pictured: (Front from left) Suzanne Mandler, Dana Bresnahan, Denise Sullivan, Cindy Baik and Paul Baik; (back row) Bill Mandler, Ed Bresnahan and Marc Sullivan.
(Photo courtesy of George McClure)

"Faces of the Unseen" features the art of Ralph Verano at the Macon County Public Library throughout the month of Septem...
09/05/2025

"Faces of the Unseen" features the art of Ralph Verano at the Macon County Public Library throughout the month of September.

His work incorporates elements of abstract, surrealism, and collage. His character-driven pieces attempt to provoke the imagination of the viewer. His goal has always been to create compelling images that give people the opportunity to see things in a way that may have been previously unseen.

Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School will host an opening reception for "Layers of the Landscape" an exhibit of mixed media artwor...
09/05/2025

Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School will host an opening reception for "Layers of the Landscape" an exhibit of mixed media artworks by regional artist Norma Hendrix from 5-7 p.m. this evening (Sept. 5) in the Bivins-Jones Family Art Gallery on campus. Location: 339 Nacoochee Dr.

Overlook Theatre Company will present “The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe” Friday, Sept. 5 – Sunday, Sept. 7 at the Sm...
09/05/2025

Overlook Theatre Company will present “The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe” Friday, Sept. 5 – Sunday, Sept. 7 at the Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts.

This two-act play based on the classic story by C.S. Lewis will capture every imagination by blending elements of fairy tale and fantasy to create an engaging and spellbinding adventure for young and old alike.

Showtimes are 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $14 students/$18 adults.

The 828 Treasure Quest hopes to field 100 teams in a fundraiser to benefit KIDS Place. The teams will compete in 10 fiel...
09/04/2025

The 828 Treasure Quest hopes to field 100 teams in a fundraiser to benefit KIDS Place. The teams will compete in 10 field day events with the top 5 teams (plus the team raising the most money for KIDS Place) advancing in the competition with a chance to win $10,000.
(Note: the article in the Wednesday edition of the Press incorrectly stated 10 teams.)

Jaws movie fans and Ruby Cinemas celebrated the 50th anniversary showing of the movie on Aug. 30. Dr. Carlos Vargas recr...
09/04/2025

Jaws movie fans and Ruby Cinemas celebrated the 50th anniversary showing of the movie on Aug. 30. Dr. Carlos Vargas recruited some friends to dress up as the movie characters: Anita Smith as the “Beach Babe,” David Ferren as Chief Martin Brody, Ivan Gibby as Captain Quint, Ron Pannatoni as Matt Hooper and Lisa Arrona as Jaws.
(Press photos/Christian A. Ray)

Pet of the Week from Appalachian Animal Rescue Center520 days is how long Marshall has been waiting at Appalachian Anima...
09/04/2025

Pet of the Week from Appalachian Animal Rescue Center

520 days is how long Marshall has been waiting at Appalachian Animal Rescue Center. He was saved from another shelter and still waits for a family. He is a big dog with an even bigger personality who would enjoy an active family. Call 828-524-4588 to make an appointment to visit Marshall at the shelter, 851 Lake Emory Rd.

Headlines from this week’s Sports section:> Volleyball tied for first in Mountain Eight Conference> Football routs Robbi...
09/03/2025

Headlines from this week’s Sports section:
> Volleyball tied for first in Mountain Eight Conference
> Football routs Robbinsville for first win
> Men’s soccer wins thriller at MMS
> Women’s tennis opens year on the road
(Press photos by Will Woolever)
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This week’s paper includes the Macon County Fair guide.The Fair will be held Sept. 17-20 at the Macon County Fairgrounds...
09/03/2025

This week’s paper includes the Macon County Fair guide.
The Fair will be held Sept. 17-20 at the Macon County Fairgrounds.

Copies of the fair guide will be available at the Press office and at the Fairgrounds office.
See you at the fair!

Here is your front page news for Sept. 3.Read these stories and more in this week's edition of The Franklin Press. Get y...
09/03/2025

Here is your front page news for Sept. 3.

Read these stories and more in this week's edition of The Franklin Press. Get your copy of the paper at local newsstands or at the newspaper office on Depot Street.

Read us online at www.thefranklinpress.com. The e-edition is available for $1.50. Subscribers have full access to the e-edition and the website.

Franklin High School sophomore Gavin Alverson competed in the Amateur Athletic Union Junior Olympics in Houston, Texas, ...
09/02/2025

Franklin High School sophomore Gavin Alverson competed in the Amateur Athletic Union Junior Olympics in Houston, Texas, in July. He is pictured swimming the butterfly during the meet. Gavin’s story is in the Aug. 27 edition of the Press. (Photo submitted)

Macon County Public Health and WIC are partnering with Babies Need Bottoms to distribute free diapers. This is not limit...
09/02/2025

Macon County Public Health and WIC are partnering with Babies Need Bottoms to distribute free diapers. This is not limited to WIC participants. Diapers will be distributed at the Health Department on Lakeside Drive. Limit 2 packs per child.

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