🌱 Franklin Hospital Capacity + Detectives Need Help IDing Thief

Franklin TN

17 December, 2021

7:16 PM

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Welcome back, Franklin! It's Saturday, so let's get you started with everything you need to know going on around town today. First, today's weather: Cloudy with showers. High: 67 Low: 36. Here are the top stories in Franklin today: State health officials in Tennessee reported to the federal government on Dec. 16 that approximately 75 percent of inpatient beds and 79 percent of ICU beds in hospitals across the state were occupied. Around 6 percent of inpatient beds and 8 percent of ICU beds statewide were filled by COVID-19 patients, they reported. (Franklin Patch)Detectives in Franklin are hoping someone might recognize a woman using a stolen credit card at a local drive-through. She's also wanted in other theft and credit card cases. There is a cash reward for information. (Williamson Source)Do you want to add a shaggy ball of four-legged love and affection to your family? Look no further than these Franklin animal shelters for a pet available for adoption. Many pets are still looking for their forever home and facilities are still working to fulfill adoptions. (Franklin Patch) Today in Franklin: Williamson County Writer's Group At Williamson County Public Library (10:00 AM) Read with Lucy At Williamson County Public Library (3:00 PM) From my notebook: The Tennessee Equine Hospital hosted Friends Of Franklin Parks' last board meeting of 2021 and included them in their annual Christmas party. (Facebook) Did you know the Franklin Police Department offers free vacation checks on your property while you are away? All you need to do is fill out the form at franklintn.gov/police to sign up. (Facebook) More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Events: Brighten The First Day Of Winter With 15 Percent Off FTD's Sunniest Blooms (December 21) Add your event Loving the Franklin Daily? Here are all the ways you can get more involved: Send a friend or neighbor this link so they can subscribe Get your local business listed in front of readers Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Saturday. I'll see you soon! — Sammi Caramela About me: Assistant Managing Editor at Lightning Media Partners and author of "Some Place Like Home."