🌱 YSI Registration + Annual FOWCAC Fundraiser + Road Rage Incident

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Frost in the morning. High: 47 Low: 24.

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Here are the top three stories today in Franklin:

1. A 48-year-old man was arrested on aggravated assault charges after throwing an elderly woman into traffic Sunday. Police said they responded to the alleged road rage incident on Old Hickory Boulevard in Nashville at about 4:45 p.m. According to one of the victims, Billy Johnson was driving aggressively and nearly rear-ended him before he got out of his vehicle. The two men began to argue, and the 80-year-old woman got out of the car to break up the fight, police said. The woman was transported to TriStar Skyline Medical Center for internal head bleeding and severe head trauma. (WSMV 4)
2. Registration for Young Scholars Institute is now open. Young Scholars Institute, a summer camp consisting of two independent weeks, is slated for Jun. 5-9 and Jun. 12-16 at Freedom Middle School. Sponsored by the Franklin Special School District, YSI offers challenging, exploratory classes designed for independent and highly motivated learners. For more information on how to register, visit the link. (Press Release Desk)
3. Friends of Williamson County Animal Center (FOWCAC) will host its annual “An Evening with Friends” fundraiser on Thursday, Jun. 22 at The Factory at Franklin. The event, slated to begin at 6:00 p.m., will directly benefit programs and services at Williamson County Animal Center (WCAC), and community pets in Williamson County. Those interested can visit the FOWCAC website on May 1 to purchase tickets, call (615) 516-7083, or email edie@friendsofwcac.org for more information about the event. (Williamson Source)

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Today in Franklin:

• Readings On Racial Justice - Book Club (Virtual), Hosted By Williamson County Public Library (5:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Looking for some family fun? The City of Franklin offers outdoor exploration, virtual gaming, learning activities, farm experiences, and more! For a detailed list of activities, visit the link. (Visit Franklin, TN via Facebook)
• In a letter to Mayor Ken Moore, President of Church Street Associate J. Roderick Heller II opposed moving City Hall from the Public Square. To read the full letter, visit the link. (Franklin Tomorrow via Facebook)
• Did you know for $12, you could feed 20 kids? Consider donating to Franklin-based Restore Haiti if you are able. (Restore Haiti via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Tuesday off right! I'll see you around.

— Danielle Fallon-O'Leary

About me: Danielle Fallon-O’Leary is a content manager 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.