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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...
DEPP SWORN IN AS NEW FRANKLIN COUNTY SHERIFF
Judge Mueller administered the oath of office to Chief Deputy Dwayne Depp. He will succeed Sheriff Quire on August 1st, 2025. We congratulate Sheriff Depp on his new role with the county. https://youtu.be/870SYVxcQ14
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 occasion. https://youtu.be/2darwpx77QU
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...
Town Hall Meeting on NRCS EWP Recovery Buyout Program for Those Affected by the April Flood
Frankfort, KY – The Franklin County Fiscal Court invites all residents of Frankfort and Franklin County who were impacted by the April 2025 flooding event to attend a public Town Hall Meeting on Thursday, July 10, 2025, at the Paul Sawyier Public Library, located at...
INDEPENDENCE DAY 2025 CLOSURE
All county administrative offices will be closed on Friday, July 4th, 2025, in observance of the Independence Day holiday. We will resume our normal operating hours at 8 AM on Monday, July 5th, 2025. Solid waste collection routes through through Republic Services...
JULY 4th 2025 SOLID WASTE COLLECTION
There will be NO changes to solid waste collection service this week due to the 4th of July holiday. This only applies to County residents, using red/blue carts through Republic Services. If you have any questions or concerns about your trash collection please call...
URGENT NEED FOR VOLUNTEERS AT FLOOD RELIEF CENTER
The Franklin County Flood Relief Center is making an urgent appeal for help. According to one of the site organizers, Michael Fitzpatrick, “Approximately 8 weeks ago, we started a collection site for donated home furnishings to pass out to flood victims in need for...