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Macon County, North Carolina
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Can You Handle the Heat?
Sheriff Forum and Chili Cookoff

Saturday, January 10, 2026
3:00 PM
Franklin Covenant Church
265 Belleview Park Road
Franklin

Join us for an informative forum between the sheriff candidates and feast on and vote for your favorite chili .. can YOU handle the heat?

To submit an entry for the chili cookoff click I Make Great Chili

To purchase tickets for the chili dinner click Chili Dinner

Want to submit a question for the sheriff candidates?  Please email your confidential question to maconsheriffforum@gmail.com 

January 10th Agenda

Looking for a way to Get Involved?

We are in need of Precinct Captains for the following Precincts:
Millshoal (Holly Springs Area)
Smithbridge (Otto Area)
Iotla (Airport Area)
Flats (Scaly Mountain
Sugarfork (Peeks Creek Area)
Burningtown

Need more information? 828-482-7522

Save the Date

Grande Olde Party

February 24, 2026
More information coming soon!

Candidate Support Zoom Training

November 18 @ 1pm and 6pm
Hosted by the NCGOP and the RNC
Macon GOP Candidate Information Sheet
Click HERE to access

Republican Candidates for Macon County Commission 

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.


Meet and Greet
Bob Cook
December 13th
10am-2pm

Please bring an unwrapped toy to support Macon County Elves.  All toy donations will remain in Macon County for Macon County Children. 

Halloween in the Park was a Great Success! 
Over 3,500 people attended


Want to Get Involved?
Call 828-482-7522

Republican Headquarters 
867 Highlands Road Franklin NC
Click Here
 For some pictures at Headquarters!!!!

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Macon County GOP Headquarters Hours 
Thursday, Friday, & Saturday, 10am to 2pm   

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For the Macon Graham County Young Republican Club

Click Here

Click The button below for officers

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