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Hello all. I'm back with your fresh edition of the Franklin Daily, fresh off the presses. Come along to find out the most important things happening around town...

First, today's weather:

Hot; a stray p.m. t-storm. High: 97 Low: 76.

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Here are the top three stories in Franklin today:

1. Crime Stoppers is offering a $1,000 cash reward to anyone with information about three Franklin shoplifters. The three individuals stole approximately $2,800 worth of groceries from a Kroger store on Mallory Lane. They simply loaded up grocery carts, walked out of the store, and fled in a white Toyota minivan with Alabama tags. (Press Release Desk)
2. Are you growing increasingly frustrated with online home listings and are seeking an alternative? Patch and Redfin have teamed up to create a list of four upcoming in-person open houses occurring in the Franklin area. Click for the full list that includes times, dates, property dimensions, prices, and photos. (Franklin Patch)
3. Waterstone Mortgage Corporation has opened a new branch in Franklin. The newest location is at 3401 Mallory Lane, Suite 100. The Wisconsin-based corporation currently lends in 48 states. (Williamson Source)

Today in Franklin:

• Vtina Beauty Ribbon Cutting With The Williamson County Chamber of Commerce (4:00 PM)
• Crafter's Night Out At The Leiper's Fork Public Library (4:30 PM)
• Board of Zoning Appeals At The City of Franklin (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The City of Franklin reminds residents to practice heat safety during the Excessive Heat Warning. Stay hydrated and stay indoors if possible, and never leave children or pets unattended in a vehicle. (City of Franklin, TN - Municipal Government via Facebook)
• Franklin Tomorrow will be celebrating "22 in 22" on Jul. 30 at 6:00 p.m. at The Factory's Jamison Hall. Tickets can be purchased by clicking. (Franklin Tomorrow via Facebook)
• The City of Franklin shares a video educating the community about Blue Bin Recycling. Click for more information about the program. (City of Franklin, TN - Municipal Government via Facebook)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed! I'll see you around.

— Danielle Fallon-O'Leary

About me: Danielle Fallon-O’Leary is a senior writer with content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and assists Patch.com with community newsletter curation. Danielle also holds a Master’s Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and works part-time as a pediatric speech therapist.