🌱 Blood Shortage Crisis + Liberty Hills Pond Rescind

Happy Thursday, neighbors! Here's everything you need to know going on in town today.

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First, today's weather:

Increasing clouds. High: 49 Low: 31.

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Here are the top three stories today in Franklin:

1. The American Red Cross is currently offering Amazon gift cards for anyone who makes an appointment to donate blood. Winter storms and a surge in COVID cases have caused the Red Cross to declare its first-ever blood shortage crisis. Here is a list of blood drives coming up in their Franklin area in the next few weeks, including drives at the First Presbyterian Church of Franklin, Lifetime Fitness, and Centennial High School. (Franklin Patch)
2. On Tuesday, the Franklin Board of Mayor and Aldermen voted no on rescinding a 2005 resolution that established the Liberty Hills Pond as a regional stormwater detention facility. A study concluded that the pond provides the Franklin area with no regional benefit to detain water during a storm. The resolution will likely be rewritten after future studies. (williamsonherald.com)
3. After a devastating fire in early 2021, Red Pony Restaurant is finally coming back to Main Street. The beloved Franklin establishment had to evacuate its home of nearly 15 years while the fire damage was repaired over the last year. The restaurant is currently accepting reservations. (Visit Franklin)

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Today in Franklin:

• Ms. Liz's Pre-School Story Time At Williamson County Public Library Main Branch (10:00 AM)
• Friends of the Library Used Book Sale At John P. Holt Brentwood Library (10:00 AM)
• Franklin Planning Commission Meeting At Franklin City Hall (7:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Strategic teamwork between the City of Franklin and the Franklin Special School District resulted in a big win for our community. Two fields are turning into a reality as heavy equipment moves dirt and structures begin to go up. Here's what this project will look like when it is complete in the Fall of 2022. (Facebook)
• For those who missed the City of Franklin's BOMA Meeting yesterday, here's a video recording. (Facebook)

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— Sean Peek

About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.