🌱 Post-Election Audit Results + Franklin Five Points Market

Good morning, Franklin! Let's get you all caught up to start this day off on an informed note. Here's what's going on in Franklin today.

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First, today's weather:

A t-storm around in the p.m. High: 89 Low: 71.

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Here are the top three stories today in Franklin:

1. The Williamson County Election Commission reports that its first post-election audit showed 100 percent accuracy in its count. The commission by law is required to audit the highest countywide contested office on the ballot for both parties — the 21st Judicial District circuit court judge for Republicans and the county clerk race for Democrats. The audit compared the counted ballots with the scanned ballots. (williamsonherald.com)
2. Franklin Five Points Market will be open every Tuesday until Oct. 25, 2022. The market is located at 100 5th Avenue North from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Participants will be able to enjoy food and live music while browsing local vendors' goods. (Williamson Source)
3. Williamson County Emergency Management crews responded to a residential fire on Monday night. The incident occurred in the 6800 block of Flat Creek Road. The fire required the assistance of multiple tanker trucks. The department is currently investigating the cause of the fire. (WSMV 4)

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Today in Franklin:

• Excel Basics, Part 2 At The Williamson County Public Library (3:00 PM)
• Law Enforcement/ Public Safety Committee Meeting At The County of Williamson (5:30 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Visit Franklin celebrates Thrillist naming Franklin as a charming community worth visiting. Click here for the full list of communities. (Facebook)
• The City of Franklin is celebrating Public Works Week by sharing photos of hydro excavation. (Facebook)
• Downtown Franklin shares the history of the Dan German Hospital during National Preservation Month. The Facebook post shares a remarkable before-and-after of the hospital, which was saved by the Heritage Foundation of Williamson County in 2003. (Facebook)

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You're officially in the loop for today. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with your next update!

— 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.