🌱 Franklin student anglers reel in national championship berth on Guntersville

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• Franklin student anglers reel in national championship berth on Guntersville

Also on today's calendar: 2026 BraveLIFE Color Run: Glow Up Edition and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Sunshine and very warm, with a high of 89 and low of 64 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 86, low: 67.
• Saturday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 87 and low of 68 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Spain Park anglers win high school fishing tournament on Lake Guntersville (hooversun.com) — Heard County High School from Franklin earned an impressive third-place finish at a major high school bass fishing tournament on Lake Guntersville, weighing in five fish at 18 pounds, 9 ounces. Their strong performance qualified the team for the 2027 High School Fishing National Championship, putting Franklin's young anglers on a bigger competitive stage.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Franklin

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Friday October 16
• Bremen at Heard County →
  Heard County, 545 Main St, Franklin
  7:30 pm

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Other local events

Thursday October 1
• Volleyball @ Taylor County
  Heard County High School Franklin, GA 30217
  5:00 pm
• Softball @ Coosa
  Heard County High School Franklin, GA 30217
  5:00 pm
Friday October 2
• Football @ Darlington
  Heard County High School Franklin, GA 30217
  7:30 pm
Monday October 5
• Flag Football vs East Paulding ( V&JV)
  Heard County High School Franklin, GA 30217
  6:00 pm
Tuesday October 6
• Flag Football vs McIntosh
  Heard County High School Franklin, GA 30217
  5:30 pm
Wednesday October 7
• Softball vs Callaway
  Heard County High School Franklin, GA 30217
  5:00 pm
Thursday October 8
• Softball @ Haralson Co.
  Heard County High School Franklin, GA 30217
  5:00 pm
Saturday October 17
• 2026 BraveLIFE Color Run: Glow Up Edition →
  First Baptist Church, Franklin, 222 Main Street, Franklin
  5:30 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday October 1
• Softball @ Coosa
  Heard County High School Franklin, GA 30217
  5:00 pm
• Volleyball @ Taylor County
  Heard County High School Franklin, GA 30217
  5:00 pm
Friday October 2
• Football @ Darlington
  Heard County High School Franklin, GA 30217
  7:30 pm

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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