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🌱 Franklin student anglers reel in national championship berth on Guntersville
Coming up on the Franklin Patch calendar: Bremen at Heard County
Good day Franklin! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- 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!)
- 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. 
📸 Around Franklin
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Franklin
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★ Featured events ★
- Bremen at Heard County →
Heard County, 545 Main St, Franklin
7:30 pm
Friday October 16
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Other local events
- 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 - Football @ Darlington
Heard County High School Franklin, GA 30217
7:30 pm - Flag Football vs East Paulding ( V&JV)
Heard County High School Franklin, GA 30217
6:00 pm - Flag Football vs McIntosh
Heard County High School Franklin, GA 30217
5:30 pm - Softball vs Callaway
Heard County High School Franklin, GA 30217
5:00 pm - Softball @ Haralson Co.
Heard County High School Franklin, GA 30217
5:00 pm - 2026 BraveLIFE Color Run: Glow Up Edition →
First Baptist Church, Franklin, 222 Main Street, Franklin
5:30 pm
Thursday October 1
Friday October 2
Monday October 5
Tuesday October 6
Wednesday October 7
Thursday October 8
Saturday October 17
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🗓 Events Nearby
- 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 - Football @ Darlington
Heard County High School Franklin, GA 30217
7:30 pm
Thursday October 1
Friday October 2
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- United Talent Staffing Services posted a job opening for Material Handler 2nd (B SHIFT) in Lagrange. Apply here.
- Eastern Industrial Supplies posted a job opening for Distribution Associate in Lagrange. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Franklin here.
🗞 Nearby News
Hogansville
- Hogansville: David Karvelas, 19, Truett McConnell Student, Survived by Parents and Four Siblings (theunionstar.com)
LaGrange
- St. Peter's readying for annual barbecue fundraiser (lagrangenews.com)
- Berry says curbing blight and poverty will help with youth v... (lagrangenews.com)
- Books Are Making A Big Comeback In America (cobbcountycourier.com)
Ok Franklin! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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