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Good morning Franklin! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How new grant funding is boosting creative programs at Franklin Memorial Library
  • Still need Toys for Tots gifts in Franklin County? Here’s what to do

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Sunshine and a few clouds, with a high of 52 and low of 33 degrees.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 63, low: 40.
  • Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 63 and low of 39 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Franklin Memorial Library is thankful for their support (thecrossroads.news) — Franklin Memorial Library is expanding hands-on art and craft programs thanks to Georgia’s Vibrant Communities Grant and matching support from local partners like the Millcreek Foundation and Friends of the Library. These funds help keep popular activities such as ceramic painting and other creative projects available to Franklin-area residents throughout the year.
   

• Bigger Need, but Bigger Donations Coming in for Marines Toys for Tots (921wlhr.com) — Families in Franklin County who requested Toys for Tots gifts but haven’t picked them up yet can still get their bags or send someone to the Royston warehouse. Organizers report a bigger need this year but also a surge in donations, and they’re still welcoming toy drop-offs at Dollar General stores, the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office, and other local sites.
   

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  • Hogansville residents hear from data center experts (lagrangenews.com)
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  • Young Singers of West Georgia celebrate 30th Anniversary with Christmas Memories Concert at LaGrange College (lagrangenews.com)
  • LaGrange Fire Department responds to structure fire on Dix Street (lagrangenews.com)
  • Volunteer vocalist has provided solace to hospice patients for 23 years (ajc.com)

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