FRYIN’ FOR BOBBY A SUCCESS!

We really appreciate everyone who came out last night to support our colleague Bobby Caudle. Through your generosity we were able to raise a significant amount of money to help him with his battle against cancer. If you were unable to contribute, his GoFundMe page is...

STRATEGIC PLAN PRESENTATION

Yesterday, the Fiscal Court alongside the Frankfort City Commission, Kentucky Capital Development Corporation – KCDC and members of the community attended a presentation on the new Frankfort and Franklin County Strategic Plan. Kentucky State University hosted...

AMERICORPS MEMBER APPLICATION AVAILABLE NOW!

AmeriCorps Member Application Available Now! The Franklin County Fiscal Court- Solid Waste division is looking for a member of our community to serve as an AmeriCorps member under the “EELCorps”–Environmental Education Leadership Corps–branch. This is a 900 hour...

FLOOD BUYOUT APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED

The County will extend applications for the NRCS Buyout Program through 8/13/24. No applications will be accepted beyond this date. For more information please reach out to ER Assist at: 606-268-4228Buyout@erassist.com

FISCAL COURT COMPETES IN SPELLAPALOOZA XIV

Our Fiscal Court team rocked last Friday’s Spellapalooza XIV. We appreciate Squire J.W. Blackburn, Planning Director Autumn Goderwis and Planning Deputy Director Ben Judah for representing the county at this wonderful event. You can learn more about Thorn Hill...

HOCKENSMITH & SMITHER RETIRE FROM ROAD DEPARTMENT

This afternoon the county celebrated the retirement of two long time road department employees. We thank Stephen Hockensmith and AC Smither for their years of dedicated service to the citizens of Franklin County. They have kept our roads clear and in good condition...

SHERIFF QUIRE ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT

Sheriff Chris Quire announces his retirement effective July 31, 2025. In the video below Judge Mueller and Sheriff Quire offer short statements marking the...

NITTO CUTS RIBBON ON NEW FACILITY IN FRANKLIN COUNTY

Today, Gov. Andy Beshear joined Michael Mueller, Franklin County Judge Executive as well as other city and county officials and leaders from Nitto, a global pioneer of state-of-the-art technology and manufacturer of high-performance materials, to cut the ribbon on the...

LEGAL NOTICE – ORDINANCE #6-2025

Second reading and Approval of an Ordinance #6-2025 amending The Table of Special Ordinances Section 1 Zoning Map Changes of The Franklin County Code of Ordinances for a 135-acres of properties located at 650 Evergreen Road, from Rural Residential (RR) to Agricultural...