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Hello, everybody! I'm back with your fresh copy of the Franklin Daily, fresh off the presses. Here's all the community news you need to know right now.

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Mostly sunny and chilly. High: 46 Low: 22.

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Here are the top three stories in Franklin today:

1. The Franklin Kiwanis Club has announced that Mr. Rooter of Franklin will be the presenting sponsor of this year's Christmas Parade. The Franklin Kiwanis Club hosts the parade each holiday season. The Christmas Parade will be on Saturday, Dec. 3 at 2:00 p.m. in Franklin's historic downtown. Registration details are available at the link. (williamsonherald.com)
2. The Franklin Police Department will be hosting a Stay Safe Seminar next month. The 1.5-hour seminar is scheduled for Dec. 6 at 10:00 a.m. at the department's headquarters on Columbia Avenue. The seminar will be educating the community on "avoid, deny, defend" practices. Click here for registration details. (Williamson Source)
3. The City of Franklin reports that Franklin Police Department detectives are searching for information regarding the disappearance of Marco Atilano. The 41-year-old man was last seen in Franklin in March. He was last seen driving a black GMC truck with tinted windows and 84 BA 74 tags. Anyone with information is asked to contact the department. (Fox 17)

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Today in Franklin:

• Friday Fall Hike At Timberland Park (10:00 AM)
• All About The Libby App At Williamson County Public Library (2:00 PM)
• Stargazing At The Pond At Timberland Park (6:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Is the current housing market making you feel a little overwhelmed? Consider this list of the latest properties in the Franklin area to hit the market. Click to view the full list of properties that includes prices, photos, and property dimensions. (Franklin Patch)
• Come Home For Christmas 2022 will be held at The Factory at Franklin from Friday, Dec. 2 through Sunday, Dec. 4. Click the link for ticket information. (Songkick)
• The 41st annual Earth Treasures Show will be held at the Williamson County AG Expo Park on Saturday, Dec. 10 and Sunday, Dec. 11. Click the link for ticket information (MTGMS.org)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Friday! I'll be in your inbox tomorrow morning with another update.

— 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.