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Frankfort Cooling Centers
The high temperature is forecast to reach 92 degrees this afternoon. The following sites are available to the public as cooling centers during the hottest part of the day. Simon House - 231 East Main 8 AM - 6 PMThornhill Learning Center - 700 Leslie Ave - 8 AM - 4...
Fiscal Court/FPB Partnership helps to Expand Internet Access to Rural Franklin County
Yesterday, Governor Andy Beshear announced that the Frankfort Plant Board has been awarded $8,045,741 in Better Kentucky funds to expand access to high-speed, fiber internet to 1,918 currently unserved households and businesses located in Franklin County. Last fall...
COVID Utility Assistance Available
Franklin County residents, who are past due on utilities because of the COVID pandemic, can apply for utility assistance through Blue Grass Community Action Service office at (502) 695-5615.
Juneteenth Activities Held at Lakeview Park
Multiple activities were held at Lakeview Park this past weekend to celebrate Juneteenth. These events took place on June 17th and 18th included the Race for Race Relations, Family Fun Day and a Scavenger Hunt. The celebrations were sponsored by Focus On Race...
Upcoming Juneteenth Activities
The Race for Race RelationsJune 17 | 6:00pm | Lakeview Park, Frankfort Run/walk, silent auction, vendors and foodRegistration requiredFamily Fun DayJune 18 | 10:00am | Lakeview Park, FrankfortFree activities for kids of all ages, including bouncy house, trackless...
I-64 East Lane Closure Set for Thursday
Crew cleaning ditches along the rock cuts LOUISVILLE, Ky. (June 15, 2022) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists of a lane closure scheduled for Thursday, June 16, on Interstate 64 East in Franklin County. The left lane will be closed from 6...
Military & First Responder Appreciation Day
Franklin County is proud to help sponsor the upcoming Military & First Responder Appreciation Day at Lakeview Park. It will be held on Saturday, July 9th from 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM. There will be snacks, drinks and free fun for the entire family. We especially...
Recycling collection for 6/2/22
The route that ran today is normally a Wednesday route. The following areas were missed for recycling today, and will have their carts emptied tomorrow: Old Lawrenceburg Rd, Silver Creek, Stoney Creek, Crystal Creek, Cedar Creek, Lawrenceburg Rd, Johnson, Highview Dr,...
Memorial Day trash pickup changes
Central Kentucky Hauling will be closed on Monday for Memorial Day. As a result, trash/recycle pickup in the County will be moved one day behind schedule for the week May 29, so Monday pickup will be Tuesday, Tuesday pickup will be on Wednesday, and so on.
Memorial Day Closing
All County administrative offices will be closed on Monday, May 30th, 2022 in observance of Memorial Day. We will resume our normal hours on Tuesday, May 31st, 2022 at 8 AM.