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EASTERN KENTUCKY FLOOD RELIEF DRIVE
The Fiscal Court is calling on Franklin Countians to help support our neighbors in Eastern Kentucky that are currently dealing with devastating flooding. Donations will be collected beginning immediately through Friday, August 5th. Requested Donation Items: Officials...
Recycling collection update 7/26/22
Recycling was missed along both Tuesday routes today due to mechanical issues. Please leave your cart out for tomorrow if yours was not collected. Thanks!
Trash pickup update 7/25/22
The following areas had their trash missed today: Bald Knob, Gest, Skyview, SkyLine, Moss, Millie, Richardson, Clifton, Pea Ridge, Botkins, Oak Ridge, Stone Ridge, Persimmon Ridge, Maple Ridge, Signal Ridge, River Oak. Please leave your trash cart out for collection...
Longtime County Employees to Retire
Battalion Chief John Hellard from the Franklin County Fire Department and Captain Shane Weber from the Sheriff's Office were recognized at this morning's Fiscal Court meeting upon the occasion of their retirement. Both men were praised for their honorable service and...
County Trash Update 7/21/22
The following areas were reported not having recycling picked up today: Rocky Branch, Switzer and part of Lucas Ln and Snavely. It will be collected tomorrow, so please leave your cart out. Thanks for your patience.
Missed recycling collection – 07/13/2022
Recycling missed at/in: Jones Ln, Twilight Trl, Briarpatch Subdivision, Aderly Ln Subdivision and Crystal Creek Subdivision today. Please leave your carts out for collection tomorrow. Thanks for your patience.
City of Frankfort Awarded $6.75 Million in Federal Transit Administration Grants
Judge Wells and Squires Mueller and Sebastian attended a press conference this afternoon with Mayor Layne Wilkerson, Transportation Secretary Jim Gray and Governor Andy Beshear at the site of the future City Transit Center and parking garage. Governor Beshear...
Military & First Responder Family Appreciation Day
The inaugural Franklin County Military & First Responder Family Appreciation Day at Lakeview Park was a major success despite today’s rainy weather. The event featured free food, games and information. Multiple door prizes were given away to adults and children in...
GREGORY WOODS ROAD BRIDGE REPLACEMENT
The Franklin County Road Department will begin work on replacing the bridge on Gregory Woods road over Pleasant Branch on Monday, July 11th, 2022. The location of this bridge is near Camp Pleasant road (KY-1707). A detour will be in place for the duration of the work....
Comprehensive Plan Update Public Kick-Off Meetings
Join us at the Public Kick-off meetings for our community’s Comprehensive Plan Update. We are excited for you to participate and contribute to the process. These meetings will allow you to share your ideas on Frankfort and Franklin County and explore how our...