Get a free ice cream cone today at local Haagen-Dazs locations

It's getting hot out there, and Haagen-Dazs wants to help you cool down.

The company is offering one free scoop of ice cream, gelato or sorbet from 4-8 p.m. p.m. today as part of its Free Cone Day.

You can also win prizes -- including gift cards and a year of free ice cream -- by using #HDfreeconeday on Twitter during Haagen-Dazs' "ice cream social" starting at 1 p.m.

Participating stores include locations in Buford, Kennesaw, Buckhead, Alpharetta and downtown Atlanta. Click here to find the nearest participating locations.

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