HOMEBASED BAKERY BUSINESSES

We know many folks may be baking and selling treats from home to spread cheer this holiday season! If you live in the county, please check out the flyer for information about local requirements for operating a business from your home! For More information:Call – (502)...

ARGUS GIVES SOLID WASTE PRESENTATION AT CDS

Our new Franklin County KY Solid Waste AmeriCorps Environmental Educator Christine Argus made her first presentation to a school group this morning. Argus talked to the students Capital Day School about our upcoming aluminum can recycling drive. This is the second...

INDOOR AQUATIC & WELLNESS CENTER DESIGN PHASE LAUNCHED

Frankfort, KY – September 30, 2025 – A bold new chapter for health, recreation, and community life in Franklin County is currently underway. The Franklin County Fiscal Court, the City of Frankfort, and the Franklin County Board of Education have entered an historic...

BUFFALO TRACE CELEBRATES 9,000,000th BARREL

This afternoon Buffalo Trace Distillery held a ceremony celebrating their 9,000,000th barrel to come out of production. Michael Mueller, Franklin County Judge Executive, Mayor Layne Wilkerson, and Lt. Governor Jacqueline Coleman joined Sazerac Company CEO Jake Wenz,...

FRANKLIN COUNTY 2025 LEAF COLLECTION

Franklin County Road DepartmentLeaf Vacuum Schedule The Franklin County Road Department will provide street side Leaf Collection Service.  The County will be divided in two work zones and each zone will be serviced on certain days.  This service will be on...

BURN BAN OF 9/3/25 LIFTED

Michael Mueller, Franklin County Judge Executive, following the the advice of the Franklin County Fire Chief Brian Brewer, is issuing an executive order revoking the burn ban issued on September 3rd, 2025. However, there are still concerns of potential rapid fire...

09/25/25 Agenda

PARKS COMMITTEESeptember 25, 2025Time: 4:00 PM AGENDA Call to Order Approval of Minutes Walk the 421 Property Discuss Townhall Date Lakeview Updates Other Business Adjourn Next Meeting: 10/23/25 at 4:00...

Agenda 09/23/25

ROAD COMMITTEESeptember 23, 2025Time: 10:00 AM AGENDA Call to Order Approval of Minutes Update new building project Wage updates for retaining and recruiting staff Update on county road repair Update new “truck beds” Other Business...

Agenda 09/18/25

EMERGENCY SERVICES COMMITTEESeptember 18, 20254:00 PM AGENDA Call to Order Approval of Minutes E911 Active Shooter Training New Radio and Dispatch Equipment Other Business Adjourn Next Meeting: 12/11/25 at 4:00...

FALL ’25 HOUSEHOLD HAZERDOUS WASTE EVENT

The fall 2025 Household Hazardous Waste collection will occur on Saturday, October 25th from 8 AM to 12 PM. This event is open to Frankfort and Franklin County residents. Must be prepared to show valid identification. First 500 vehicles. Please stay inside your...