🌱 Free Car Seat Check-Ups + $2,900 Dog Statue Stolen

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But first, today's weather:

Cooler with some sun. High: 80 Low: 53.

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Here are the top three stories in Franklin today:

1. The Franklin Fire Department is offering free car seat check-ups on Sep. 29. The event is open to the public and will be at 301 High Hopes Court from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. The check-ups will be conducted by technicians with advanced certifications. The check-ups will be performed on a first-come, first-served basis. (Press Release Desk)
2. The Franklin Police Department is searching for a suspect who stole an expensive bronze dog statue. The statue is valued at $2,900 and was stolen from the Winchester Antique Mall. The department has released the surveillance footage in the hopes that the community might have some information. A cash reward is being offered for information that leads to an arrest. (WSMV 4)
3. A 3-month undercover operation by the Williamson County Sheriff's Office has resulted in the seizure of 2 pounds of cannabis, an ounce of fentanyl, two guns, and $2,500 in cash. The department carried out a search warrant on a home after making three undercover buys with a drug dealer. The search warrant was carried out on Tuesday morning. (WSMV)

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Today in Franklin:

• Capital Investment Committee Meeting At Franklin City Hall (3:30 PM)
• Excel Basics, Part 3: Formulas At Williamson County Public Library (4:00 PM)
• Franklin Planning Commission At Franklin City Hall (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Are you keeping tabs on the Franklin real estate market? Click for a list of the 10 most expensive Franklin property transfers between Aug. 29 and Sep. 2. (Williamson Source)
• The City of Franklin has unveiled a new parking garage counter in downtown Franklin. Click to access the new service. (City of Franklin, TN - Municipal Government via Facebook)
• Are you searching for antique treasures? Downtown Franklin has created a list of some of the best antique locations in Franklin. Click to view. (Downtown Franklin via Facebook)

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— 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.