News & Notices
PRESIDENTIAL RECOUNT
The Franklin County Board of Elections will begin the Presidential Recount on Tuesday, November 24 at 12 noon starting with the L&A Testing. The scanning of ballots will begin on November 30, 2020 at 9 a.m. at the Franklin County Board of Elections Office located at 7850 Royston Rd. Carnesville, GA 30521
RESOLUTION TO WAIVE PROPERTY TAX PENALTIES AND INTEREST
The Franklin County Board of Commissioners has passed a resolution to waive property tax penalties and interest due to the Tax Office being closed due to COVID-19 Click to view the resolution
FRANKLIN COUNTY MANAGER POSITION
The Franklin County Board of Commissioners is accepting applications for the County Managers position.Click to view the job description and application details
BOARD OF ELECTIONS RECOUNT NOTICE
The Franklin County Board of Elections and Registration will conduct a Mandatory Hand Recount for the November 3, 2020 Presidential Race beginning at 9:00 am on Friday, November 13, 2020. The recount will be held at the Franklin County Board of Elections and Registration Office, 7850 Royston Road, Carnesville, GA
FRANKLIN COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS SPECIAL CALLED ZOOM MEETING INFO: NOVEMBER 19, 2020 at 6:30 p.m.
Meeting ID: 812 2352 5847
Passcode: 094329
Dial by your location: +1 646 558 8656 US (New York)
Legal Services RFP
Franklin County, Georgia is accepting written proposals from all qualified and interested professional Attorneys at Law to provide legal services to the Franklin County Board of Commissioners (BOC). The successful party will provide the professional services described in the attached document in support of the County. The successful party will demonstrate qualifications, experience and abilities to successfully accomplish and support all aspects of the prescribed scope of work
Franklin County welcomes your response. Parties interested in preparing a response to this RFP must complete the requirements set forth in the attached documents. The County reserves the right to reject any proposal found to be non-responsive, vague or non-conforming. The County also reserves the right at any time to withdraw all or part of this proposal request in order to protect its best interests.
ATTENTION: Water Bills Now Available via Email
Go Paperless! The Franklin County Water System is excited to announce the launch of our quick and easy E-Bill notification for Water Bills. If you are interested in our convenient new program, enroll today! Feel free to complete the Customer Information Update Form, email us at water@franklincountyga.gov, or come by the office. Share the news with your friends and neighbors so they don’t miss out on this new opportunity! Visit our Water Department Page for more information.
OFFICIAL PUBLIC NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING:
Effective August 1, 2020, the Franklin County Convenience Center located at 4542 Harrison Bridge Road will no longer accept cash payment. The Convenience Center will only accept checks or credit cards with proper identification. Franklin County currently operates three recycling centers and one solid waste center.
ELECTIONS 2020
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SPECIAL PURPOSE LOCAL OPTION SALES TAX (SPLOST) ANNUAL REPORTING
Prior to December 31 of each year, Franklin County must publish a non-technical report in a local newspaper of general circulation and in a prominent location on the local government website related to the SPLOST expenditures for the current year. The Annual Reports for SPLOST IV and SPLOST V can be found separately at the link below.
In order to foster transparency The Franklin County Board of Commissioners has made the Franklin County Employee Handbook available to the public.
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