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Emergency Broadband Benefits now available to eligible FPB customers
Temporary federal program offers up to $50 monthly discount for internet service FRANKFORT – Today the Frankfort Plant Board announced it is an approved participant in the Emergency Broadband Benefit, a new Federal Communications Commission (FCC) program. The...
Lakeview Park Community Event
YOU ARE INVITED!To an opportunity to provide your input on the future of Lakeview Park.July 17, 20219 AM to 1 PM Hancock Pavilion
SOLID WASTE COLLECTION ON NORMAL SCHEDULE
Franklin County Solid Waste Collection through Central Kentucky Hauling (red carts) will remain on a NORMAL Schedule throughout the Independence Day holiday. Resident's garbage and recycling bins will be collected on their regular days.
Independence Day Closing
All Franklin County administrative offices will be closed on Monday, July 5th in observance of the Independence Day holiday. We will resume our normal hours on Tuesday, July 6th at 8 AM. County solid waste collection through Central Kentucky Hauling is NOT impacted by...
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...