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Franklin North Carolina
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Franklin is a town in Franklin Township, Macon County, North Carolina, United States, within the Nantahala National Forest. The population was 3,845 as of the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Macon County. Franklin is an official Appalachian Trail-friendly destination. The Franklin area is rich in gems and minerals and is known locally as the "Gem Capital of The World."

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We have a senior center, lot of older people in the workforce, we have transit bus to help seniors get around.

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Franklin NC, is mostly retirement town

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This is basically a retirement town and is in desperate need of these services.

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We have a small community, and care for our elders. Such as VFW. Our seniors living.

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