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Lakeview Park Improvements
We are excited to unveil the newly renovated Pickleball Courts at Lakeview Park. Our staff has worked hard to add a new coat of paint to the court as well as construct a new pavilion in the area. These enhancements bring much needed shelter to the patrons in the area...
SBA Extends Deadline to July 8 for Kentuckians to Submit Physical Disaster Loan Applications
ATLANTA – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has extended the deadline for businesses of all sizes, private nonprofit organizations, homeowners and renters to apply for a physical disaster loan to July 8, 2021. Anyone in the declared Kentucky counties with...
Today is Child Tax Credit (CTC) Awareness Day!
The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 includes a historic temporary investment in the Child Tax Credit (CTC), expanding both its size and its eligibility guidelines in 2021 and offering a new delivery option in the form of advance monthly payments. If all eligible...
JUNETEENTH PROCLAMATION
County Judge/Executive Huston Wells has issued a proclamation recognizing June 19, 2021 as JUNETEENTH, National Freedom Day.
SBA Disaster Loans Help Kentucky Businesses and Homeowners Build Back Stronger and Offer Protection Against Future Damage
ATLANTA – Kentuckians who suffered damage due to this spring’s severe weather can rebuild stronger by applying for a disaster loan from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). The disaster loan program may include funding to reduce future property damage from a...
Park Master Planning Process Begins
Yesterday, members of the Franklin County Park Committee as well as representatives from both city and county school systems, Kentucky State University and city parks met with representatives from Hitchcock Design Group in the Carter House at Lakeview Park. This...
Memorial Day Closing
All County administrative offices will be closed on Monday, May 31st, 2021 in observance of the Memorial Day holiday. We will resume our normal operating hours on Tuesday, June 1st, 2021 at 8 AM.
Franklin County Professional Firefighters Can Drive
The Franklin County Professional Firefighters are doing a can drive for the benefit for the Capital City Senior Center . They have collected and delivered can goods to the Center today and they will continue their can drive for the remainder of 2021. The Capital...
COVID VACCINE WALK UP CLINICS
The Franklin County Health Department will be hosting their first off-site walk-up clinic TODAY at First United Methodist Church downtown from 4-6pm - no appointment needed. We will have 100 Johnson & Johnson vaccines available and will be offered at a first come,...
THANK YOU CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS!
Judge Wells truly thanks the hard working deputies at the Franklin County Jail - FCRJ! This past year they have exemplified true service and sacrifice in order to serve our community during the pandemic. Please join Judge Wells in showing your support and appreciation...