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LOCAL TRANSIENT ROOM TAX UPDATE
We would like to inform you of an important update regarding the Local Transient Room Tax (TRT) in Franklin County. The Franklin County Fiscal Court recently approved changes to the TRT that will take effect on July 1, 2025. Transient Room Notification Letter &...
SCHOOL RECYCLING DRIVE: WEEK 3 RESULTS!
Week 3 is done, great job to all of our participating schools! Total aluminum can count so far:Franklin County High School: 558Western Hills High School: 3,665Frankfort High School: 0Elkhorn Middle School: 238Bondurant Middle School: 89Bridgeport Elementary School:...
PLASTIC FREE FRANKLIN COUNTY: BUSINESS APPLICATION IS LIVE!
Franklin County Solid Waste is officially launching its “Plastic Free Franklin County” campaign. Businesses/schools/nonprofits which do not distribute any single-use plastic to customers/students are encouraged to fill out the application. Once the solid waste...
SCHOOL RECYCLING DRIVE: WEEK 2 RESULTS!
Week 2 is done, great job to all of our participating schools! Total aluminum can count so far: Franklin County High School: 558Western Hills High School: 3,392Frankfort High School: 0 Elkhorn Middle School: 214Bondurant Middle School: 89 Bridgeport Elementary School:...
ROAD GARAGE PASSES FINAL INSPECTION
The Fiscal Court is excited to share great news with our followers. The new road department garage passed its final inspection yesterday! This state-of-the-art facility will allow our crews to better serve the people of Franklin County. This is just one small step...
COMPOST BINS VS. TUMBLERS: WHICH IS RIGHT FOR YOU?
A Comprehensive Comparison Composting is a great way to reduce food waste and create nutrient-rich soil for your garden. But with so many different composting methods available, it can be hard to decide which one is right for you. Two options are given with Franklin...
SCHOOL RECYCLING DRIVE: WEEK 1 RESULTS
Week 1 is done, great job to all of our participating schools! Total aluminum can count so far: Franklin County High School: 352 Western Hills High School: 656 Frankfort High School: 0 Elkhorn Middle School: 0 Bondurant Middle School: 53 Bridgeport Elementary School:...
INVITATION TO APPLY FOR COMMUNITY GRANTS
Franklin County Fiscal CourtInvitation to Apply for Community Grants Franklin County Fiscal Court is now accepting applications from local non-profit agencies for Community Grants for fiscal year 2025-26. When considering funding requests, Fiscal Court must be assured...
2025 STATE OF THE COMMUNITY BREAKFAST
Michael Mueller, Franklin County Judge Executive, joined other community leaders this morning at the Frankfort Area Chamber of Commerce's annual State of the Community Breakfast. This was a fabulous opportunity for our elected and educational leaders to present about...
Our TRASH FOR CASH APPLICATION IS LIVE!
Requirements: -Participants must be a Frankfort-based school or nonprofit organization -Cannot have already participated in the 2024 program -Consent to picking up 15 miles of litter on a Saturday in 2025 -Provide W9 form upon selection Once you've applied, groups are...