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STATEMENT OF GRATITUDE
"My family and I would like to thank the Franklin County Fiscal Court and everyone who participated in arranging “Frying for Bobby” Benefit I couldn’t ask for a better group of colleagues to work with. We appreciate everyone who came out to support me and my family...
FCSO CRUISERS DONATED TO WOODFORD PUBLIC SCHOOLS
This afternoon Franklin County donated two Sheriff's cruisers to the Woodford County Public School's Police Department. A press conference was held at the Woodford County Board of Education to officially transfer the cars into their possession. This is just one...
FRYIN’ FOR BOBBY A SUCCESS!
We really appreciate everyone who came out last night to support our colleague Bobby Caudle. Through your generosity we were able to raise a significant amount of money to help him with his battle against cancer. If you were unable to contribute, his GoFundMe page is...
STRATEGIC PLAN PRESENTATION
Yesterday, the Fiscal Court alongside the Frankfort City Commission, Kentucky Capital Development Corporation - KCDC and members of the community attended a presentation on the new Frankfort and Franklin County Strategic Plan. Kentucky State University hosted the...
AMERICORPS MEMBER APPLICATION AVAILABLE NOW!
AmeriCorps Member Application Available Now! The Franklin County Fiscal Court- Solid Waste division is looking for a member of our community to serve as an AmeriCorps member under the “EELCorps”--Environmental Education Leadership Corps–branch. This is a 900 hour...
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