Barbara McRae leaves lasting legacy in Macon County
Former editor of The Franklin Press, McRae left a lasting legacy on Macon County. She was our historian, champion of women s rights, not afraid to take on any issue which would better the lives of us all. She wrote countless columns about our history and the natural world around us. She knew the name of every plant and animal on the Greenway, Mayor Bob Scott shared on Facebook. More than likely there is nobody around here whose family Barbara did not write about in some way. Helping us discover our heritage. Preserving our history. She supported the Macon County Heritage Museum. Wrote books about us and especially the Cherokee Nation.