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URGENT NEED FOR VOLUNTEERS AT FLOOD RELIEF CENTER
The Franklin County Flood Relief Center is making an urgent appeal for help. According to one of the site organizers, Michael Fitzpatrick, “Approximately 8 weeks ago, we started a collection site for donated home furnishings to pass out to flood victims in need for...
JUNETEENTH 2025 HOLIDAY CLOSURE
In observance of the Juneteenth holiday, the offices of the Fiscal Court and County Clerk will be closed on Thursday, June 19th, 2025. We will resume normal hours at 8 AM on Friday, June 20th, 2025.
REMINDER: LOCAL TRANSIENT ROOM TAX CHANGES EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2025
We would like to inform you of an important update regarding the Local Transient Room Tax (TRT) in Franklin County. The Franklin County Fiscal Court recently approved changes to the TRT that will take effect on July 1, 2025. Please click on the link below to access...
PHASE-1 GROUNDBREAKING VIDEO
Yesterday, the Fiscal Court held a groundbreaking ceremony for the Phase-1 improvements to Lakeview Park. This was a momentous day as Franklin County moves forward into a more prosperous future. You can watch the ceremony, in its entirety, below....
LAKEVIEW PHASE-1 GROUNDBREAKING
This morning the Fiscal Court held a groundbreaking ceremony for the Phase-1 improvements to Lakeview Park. This is a momentous day as Franklin County moves forward into a more prosperous future. This project will consist of 7 new softball fields. This will include...
LAKEVIEW PHASE 1 GROUNDBREAKING ANNOUNCED
Join us for the Phase 1 Groundbreaking Ceremony at Lakeview Park! It will be held on Thursday, June 5th, 2025, at 11 AM. The park is located at 112 Park Avenue in Frankfort.
’25 MEMORIAL DAY OFFICE CLOSURE
All County administrative offices will be closed on Monday, May 26th, 2025 in observance of Memorial Day. We will resume our normal hours on Tuesday, May 27th, 2025 at 8 AM.
FLOOD RELIEF DONATION CENTER
The Franklin County Flood Relief Donation Center is now open! Please help your neighbors impacted by the recent flood by donating gently used furniture, new mattresses, kitchen appliances, dishes, and cookware. The center is located at 209 Holmes Street and is open...
FISCAL COURT SPRING ’25 ROAD TRIP
The Fiscal Court went on it's annual spring road trip this afternoon. They visited the Big Eddy and Travis circle area to see, first hand, the damage caused by the recent flood. Additionally, they toured other magisterial districts to inspect county road conditions....
FLOOD RELIEF BENEFIT CONCERT
Franklin CountyFlood Relief Benefit ConcertLakeview Park May 10, 20256 PM to 9 PM(gates opening at 4:30 PM) LIVE music, food & beer trucks, Corntucky Corn Hole TournamentHave fun while helping our community members recover from the recent flooding. DONATE...