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🌱 Cost-Of-Living Increase For Retired City Employees + Blood Drive

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First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and very warm. High: 88 Low: 61.

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Here are the top three stories in Franklin today:

  1. The Franklin Board of Mayor and Aldermen are providing support to retired city employees through a 4.5 percent cost-of-living increase. The increase was approved during a meeting on Tuesday night. The increase will go into effect in July for those supported through the city's pension plan. (williamsonherald.com)
  2. The Franklin Police Department have arrested Taylor Reynolds on his second DUI incident and will be keeping him in jail until his court date. The incident occurred early Sunday morning on Interstate 65 near Peytonsville Road. He has been charged with driving with a suspended license, reckless driving, and driving under the influence. (Press Release Desk)
  3. The Williamson Medical Center is hosting a blood drive on May 24 in the parking lot at 3000 Edward Curd Lane in Franklin. The drive will be occurring between 11:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Walk-ins are welcome but participants are encouraged to sign up through the Blood Assurance website beforehand. (Williamson Source)

Today in Franklin:

  • Public Records Commission Meeting At Williamson County Archives (8:00 AM)

From my notebook:

  • The City of Franklin congratulates Franklin Fire Engineer-Paramedic Nick Darnell on his promotion to engineer. He has been with the department since 2000. (Facebook)
  • Visit Franklin shares a list of five beautiful locations in Franklin for your next visit. Click here to view the list. (Facebook)
  • Downtown Franklin reminds the community that the Franklin Locals are recruiting. This program provides hospitality to visitors during the summer season. Click here to join. (Facebook)

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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.

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