Winter Weather & Road Condition Update

We dodged the proverbial ice bullet. The county has experienced mostly sleet and snow but very little ice with this storm. Our County/City & State Road crews did a great job. This latest snow shower has once again covered the streets and roads. Our crews are...

OVERNIGHT/MORNING FLASH FREEZE POTENTIAL

Temperatures across the region are currently dropping below freezing. The forecast low overnight and into the morning hours is predicted to be in the upper teens. Therefore, the POTENTIAL for flash freezing and black ice exists on wet sidewalks and roadways. We urge...

COUNTY TO PICK UP CHRISTMAS TREES

The Franklin County Fiscal Court will provide roadside Christmas tree collection service beginning January 4, 2021.  To schedule pickup, call the Franklin County Road Department at 875-8760.  County residents should have their Christmas tree by the road with...

Tree Limb Chipping Service

A popular service provided by the Franklin County road department is the chipping tree limbs.  This service is provided on a call-in basis for the east side of the county on Thursdays and west side on Fridays.  Trimmings must be pulled to the edge of the road. Please...