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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.
Simon House Ribbon Cutting
Yesterday, the Simon House of Kentucky held a ribbon cutting ceremony for their new administrative offices and shelter on East Main Street. This centrally located facility has previously served as the location of the Franklin County Health Department and the Franklin...
Ladies FREE Golf Clinic at Lakeview
Recycling collection 5/19/22
The odd side of Georgetown Rd (US 460) and S Scruggs Ln will have their recycling collected tomorrow. Please leave your carts outside. Thank you for your patience.
Recycling Pickup 5/18/22
Recycling on Nineveh, Mulholland, River Valley, and in the Leatherwood neighborhood will be collected tomorrow. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Discretionary Road Money Awarded to Franklin County
Governor Beshear presented Judge Wells a ceremonial check this afternoon for $135,870 to repave Union Ridge Road and Hamilton Lane in northeastern Franklin County. He announced that the money was awarded from his office’s discretionary road fund. Judge Wells thanked...
Lakeview Golf Course & Driving Range Recognized
The Stewart Home & School recognized Lakeview Springs Golf Couse & Driving Range for the outstanding services it provides to their students. Judge Wells and Parks Director Charlie Lewis accepted the award in a ceremony yesterday morning.
Downtown Derby Celebration
Franklin County celebrated the Kentucky Derby this morning with festivities in downtown Frankfort. Also, Judge Wells and Mayor Wilkerson proclaimed today Dale and Wandale Robinson.
Spring 2022 Final Compost Giveaway
This morning was the final Franklin County compost giveaway for the spring season. During the last few months we have been able to give away over 200 tons of free compost to the citizens of our community. This season has served as a trial run for the giveaway program....