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ROAD DEPARTMENT RIBBON CUTTING
The Fiscal Court held a ribbon cutting ceremony for our new Road Department complex this afternoon. The project was completed within the last several weeks. This state-of-the-art facility is now allowing our crews to better serve the people of Franklin County. This is...
NEW PARK PROPERTY TOWNHALL
We are hosting a townhall regarding our new park property off US 421. Judge Mueller and the Fiscal Court encourage all citizens to attend this meeting to have their voices heard as we begin to develop a plan for this property. It will be held this Thursday, October...
FCSO 2025 TAXPAYER NOTICE
The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office will mail out 2025 Property Tax Bills on or before October 29, 2025. All tax bills are mailed to the homeowner. If you have an Escrow account, contact your Mortgage Company to see if they require a copy of your tax bill from you....
SINGING BRIDGE REPLACEMENT PUBLIC MEETING
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) will host a public meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 12, to share information and gather public input regarding the replacement of the historic Singing Bridge in Frankfort. The open-house style meeting will be held from 5–7 p.m. EST...
COUNTY & CITY RECONGIZED AT KSU FOUNDERS’ DAY CONVOCATION
Michael Mueller, Franklin County Judge Executive and Franklin County Sheriff Depp attended the Kentucky State University Founders' Day Convocation this morning at Bradford Hall. The County at City were honored with a resolution in recognition of their support of KSU...
SAP/SOAR PROGRAM AT JAIL CELEBTRATE 1st ANNIVERSARY & SECOND GRADUATING CLASS
This afternoon the jail celebrated the one-year anniversary of SAP/SOAR by honoring 5 new graduates of the program. Judge Mueller spoke to the graduates and their families along with Jailer Hopper, Sheriff Depp and leaders from the Shepherd House. The SAP/SOAR program...
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,...