COVID-19
State Website: kycovid19.ky.gov
Community Hotline: 1-800-722-5725
Local Frankfort/Franklin County information: frankfortema.org
Franklin County Specific Covid-19 News
FRANKFORT GOLF COURSES REOPENING
FRANKFORT, KY. – City of Frankfort and Franklin County Parks and Recreation departments are pleased to announce that the Juniper Hill and Lakeview Park golf courses will reopen on Monday, May 18, 2020. Both golf courses will have new rules of operation due to the...
COVID-19 Testing for Franklin County Residents
Last night, Governor Beshear listed three places in close proximity where Franklin County residents can get tested for Covid-19. Listed below are the sites for free testing. Louisville (Jefferson County)Shawnee Park501 W Broadway, Louisville, KY 40211 Testing...
Lakeview Park Update
Beginning April 21st, 2020 portions of Lakeview Park will reopen to the public. The entire park has been closed for the last several weeks due to drive by Covid-19 testing that was occurring on the grounds. At this time the only amenities that will be reopening are...
Franklin County Community Fund
The City of Frankfort, Franklin County, Emergency Management, and the Franklin County Community Fund have partnered to launch the Franklin County COVID-19 Response Fund. This charitable fund will provide critical support to vulnerable populations in Franklin County...
Executive Order: Juvenile Curfew
Judge Wells has issued a juvenile curfew between the hours of 10 PM and 6 AM for Franklin County effective immediately. This curfew will remain in effect until further notice. This order is to help maintain public health and safety during the Covid-19 pandemic. Please...
Planning Commission 4/16/20 CANCELLED
The Frankfort/Franklin County Planning Commission meeting scheduled for April 16th, 5:30 pm at City Hall, 315 W. Second Street, has been cancelled.
COVID-19 Financial Resources
Please check out the resources below about state and federal assistance to individuals and businesses that have been impacted by the COVID-19 Pandemic. Safety Net Programs Please click to enlarge. Unemployment Insurance Please click to enlarge. Paycheck Protection...
COUNTY CURBSIDE LIMB COLLECTION TO RESUME 4/2/20
Limb collection in the County will resume Thursday, April 2 - with the East side being serviced on Thursdays, and the West side on Fridays. Regular guidelines for this program must still be followed - no limbs larger than 8" in diameter, piles must not exceed 3 feet...
LAKEVIEW PARK CLOSED
Lakeview Park will be CLOSED to the general public beginning on Sunday March 29, 2020. This includes ALL park facilities and grounds. The park will remain closed until further notice. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding during this...
OCCUPATIONAL TAX CHANGES DUE TO COVID-19
To align with the IRS tax deadline for filing and paying December 31 year end returns, the Franklin County Tax Administrator extends the Net Profit License Fee return deadline from April 15, 2020 to July 15, 2020. All business licenses with expiration dates...