Macon County is located in the western part of North Carolina and is part of the Asheville Metropolitan Statistical Area. The county seat is Franklin.

Macon County is governed by a five-member Board of Commissioners, which is elected by the citizens of the county. The Board of Commissioners is responsible for setting the county's budget, levying taxes, and making policy decisions. The county also has a Sheriff's Office, which is responsible for law enforcement, and a Register of Deeds, which is responsible for recording and maintaining public records.

The county is served by the Macon County Public Schools system, which consists of seven elementary schools, two middle schools, and two high schools. The county is also home to several private schools, including Franklin Academy, Highlands School, and Macon Early College.

The county is home to several parks and recreation areas, including Nantahala National Forest, Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest, and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The county also has several museums, including the Macon County Historical Museum and the Macon County Arts Council.

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