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Macon County, North Carolina
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Patriot Potluck Dinner
September 11, 2025
Carpenter Recreation Center
6:00 PM
All proceeds will be shared with the participating candidates and the Macon County Republican Women's Club.
Confirmed Candidates:
State House Representative: Karl Gillespie
Sheriff Brent Holbrooks
Candidate for Sheriff: Bob Cook
Macon County Commissioner, John Shearl
Franklin Town Council Candidates:
Tim Cook
Travis Higdon
Paul Thatcher
Republican Candidates for Franklin Town Council
Please take some time got get to know your local candidates
Tim Cook
Lifelong resident with 15 years in law enforcement. Dedicated to public safety, responsible leadership, and preserving the integrity and character of our town through transparent, community-focused decision making.
Travis Higdon
- Life long resident
- 1992 Franklin High Graduate
- Father of 2
- Baptist faith
- 30 years in communications
- Member of the Masonic lodge
- Honest
- Trustworthy
- Transparent
828-342-1187
Paul Thatcher
Lived in Franklin for over 5 years. Has a wealth of experience from software development, engineering, law, running multiple small businesses. A vote for common sense, fiscal responsibility, and conservative values.
Kore Newman has announced his intention to drop out of the race and endorse the three above.
We Are Kicking Off Campaign Season!Meet and Greet with Tim Cook, Candidate for Franklin Town Council
Want to Get Involved?
Call 828-482-7522
Save the Date
September Monthly MeetingPatriot Potluck Dinner
Macon County Republican Party
This meeting is for all Republicans, Unaffiliated, and their friends.
Will be holding our regular monthly meeting with a Patriot Potluck.
Thursday, September 11, 2025, 6:00 pm
Purchase your ticket by clicking Patriot Potluck
$20 Adults/ $10 Children
Includes:
Pulled Pork Dinner with all the fixings
Dessert
Iced Tea/Lemonade/Water/Coffee
Robert C. Carpenter Center
1288 Georgia Road
Franklin, NC 28734
This meeting is for all Republicans, Unaffiliated, and their friends.
Republican Headquarters
867 Highlands Road Franklin NC
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Macon County GOP Headquarters
New Hours
Thursday, Friday, & Saturday, 10am to 2pm
New Hours
Thursday, Friday, & Saturday, 10am to 2pm
New products have arrived please stop by and get your party merchandise for donations to the Macon GOP!!!!
This is possibly the most important web note to date.
Click the logo above it will take you to the Presidential Prayer Team Website.
On the site you may join the prayer team (no $) and receive:
Daily devotional for our nation; Specific
prayer needs for the President, Congress, Judicial leaders,
Current Events, Wars and Terrorism, the Economy, and Across the States.
Scripture for the Week and the President's Daily Schedule.
This information allows us to pray with "specific requests" and in unity with millions of other patriots.
Click the logo above it will take you to the Presidential Prayer Team Website.
On the site you may join the prayer team (no $) and receive:
Daily devotional for our nation; Specific
prayer needs for the President, Congress, Judicial leaders,
Current Events, Wars and Terrorism, the Economy, and Across the States.
Scripture for the Week and the President's Daily Schedule.
This information allows us to pray with "specific requests" and in unity with millions of other patriots.