{ "city": "Franklin County", "state": "Georgia", "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/franklincountyga.gov/", "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.", "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/", "generated": "2026-07-23", "upcoming": [], "recent": [ { "date": "2026-07-16", "body": "Planning and Zoning Commission", "headline": "Commission considers three rezones for a commercial flex-space park", "summary": "The Planning Commission will review three rezoning applications from Stanton Porter and Paradigm Communities Inc for a commercial flex-space park. The body will also receive updates on two items previously approved by the Board of Commissioners.", "agenda_url": "https://www.franklincountyga.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07162026-253", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.franklincountyga.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-15", "body": "Board of Assessors", "headline": "Board of Assessors to review appeals and digest update", "summary": "The Board of Assessors will meet to approve previous minutes and address old business including personal property and budget items. New business includes reviewing voluntary breach applications, vehicle appeals, and a 2026 digest update.", "agenda_url": "https://www.franklincountyga.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07152026-254", "minutes_url": "https://www.franklincountyga.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07152026-254", "source": "https://www.franklincountyga.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-09", "body": "Board of Elections & Registration", "headline": "Board of Elections to review minutes and election office operations", "summary": "This is a routine meeting of the Franklin County Board of Elections and Registration. The board will approve minutes from April and June, hear an overview of the election office from the Elections Supervisor, and field questions about upcoming elections. No new ordinances or financial decisions are on the agenda.", "agenda_url": "https://www.franklincountyga.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07092026-252", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.franklincountyga.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-06", "body": "Board of Commissioners", "headline": "Board to consider intergovernmental agreement on animal control with NEGA shelter", "summary": "The Franklin County Board of Commissioners will discuss several agenda items, including a rezoning request for a 4‑acre tract on Highway 320 and a variance for a parking lot on Highway 17. New business includes an intergovernmental agreement with the North East Georgia Animal Shelter on animal control, a road‑maintenance agreement with Banks County, a data center moratorium, courthouse repairs, and matters concerning Sheriff Scott Andrews. The meeting also covers routine items such as approvals of minutes, citizen remarks, and personnel matters.", "agenda_url": "https://www.franklincountyga.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07062026-251", "minutes_url": "https://www.franklincountyga.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07062026-251", "source": "https://www.franklincountyga.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-06", "body": "Board of Commissioners", "headline": "Board tables zoning request for 4-acre property", "summary": "The Franklin County Board of Commissioners held a public hearing to discuss zoning and variance requests. The board voted to table a request to rezone a 4.0-acre property to Agricultural zoning. A variance request for a propane business parking lot was also discussed.", "agenda_url": "https://www.franklincountyga.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07062026-250", "minutes_url": "https://www.franklincountyga.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07062026-250", "source": "https://www.franklincountyga.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-30", "body": "Board of Commissioners", "headline": "Franklin County Commissioners to discuss data center and animal control ordinances", "summary": "The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss several new business items. These include intergovernmental agreements and potential new ordinances. The meeting also includes reports from the county manager and district commissioners.", "agenda_url": "https://www.franklincountyga.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06302026-247", "minutes_url": "https://www.franklincountyga.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06302026-247", "source": "https://www.franklincountyga.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-30", "body": "Board of Commissioners", "headline": "Franklin County Board of Commissioners to vote on FY 2027 budget", "summary": "The Board of Commissioners is holding a special called meeting to approve the budget for fiscal year 2027. This decision determines the county's spending and funding allocations for the upcoming fiscal year.", "agenda_url": "https://www.franklincountyga.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06302026-246", "minutes_url": "https://www.franklincountyga.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06302026-246", "source": "https://www.franklincountyga.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-25", "body": "Board of Assessors", "headline": "Board of Assessors to approve 2026 digest consolidations", "summary": "The Board of Assessors will meet to approve the 2026 Digest consolidations for the Notice of Assessments and consider a CUVA release. The meeting includes an executive session.", "agenda_url": "https://www.franklincountyga.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06252026-249", "minutes_url": "https://www.franklincountyga.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06252026-249", "source": "https://www.franklincountyga.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-22", "body": "Board of Commissioners", "headline": "Public hearing on FY 2027 budget presentation", "summary": "The Franklin County Board of Commissioners holds a special called meeting as a public hearing for the FY 2027 budget presentation. The Finance Director will present the proposed budget, and citizens may offer statements and remarks. No dollar amounts or specific budget figures are provided in the agenda.", "agenda_url": "https://www.franklincountyga.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06222026-244", "minutes_url": "https://www.franklincountyga.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06222026-244", "source": "https://www.franklincountyga.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-19", "body": "Board of Elections & Registration", "headline": "Franklin County Board of Elections to certify June 16 General Primary Runoff", "summary": "The Board of Elections and Registration will hold two meetings to review and certify the June 16, 2026, General Primary Runoff. The body will also schedule an audit and announce a recount for the May 19 General Primary.", "agenda_url": "https://www.franklincountyga.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06192026-245", "minutes_url": "https://www.franklincountyga.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06192026-245", "source": "https://www.franklincountyga.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-18", "body": "Planning and Zoning Commission", "headline": "Planning Commission to consider three rezones for commercial flex-space park on Stagecoach Road", "summary": "The Franklin County Planning Commission will hear updates on two previously decided Board of Commissioners actions: a rezone for poultry houses approved 3-0 and a variance for a storage building approved 3-2. New business includes three rezones by Stanton Porter and Paradigm Communities Inc. totaling about 16.15 acres from Agricultural (AG) and Highway Business (HB) to Light Industrial (LI) for a commercial flex-space park near I-85/Stagecoach Road, and a variance request from Statement Development/Liberty Propane Operations to use a 0.54-acre Rural Residential lot for business parking and equipment storage on Hwy 17.", "agenda_url": "https://www.franklincountyga.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06182026-243", "minutes_url": "https://www.franklincountyga.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06182026-243", "source": "https://www.franklincountyga.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-17", "body": "Board of Assessors", "headline": "Franklin County Board of Assessors to review property appeals and 2026 digest", "summary": "The Board of Assessors is meeting to review personal property business and superior court appeals. The body will also discuss the budget and the 2026 digest update. Decisions regarding CUVA applications and specific vehicle appeals will be addressed.", "agenda_url": "https://www.franklincountyga.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06172026-248", "minutes_url": "https://www.franklincountyga.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06172026-248", "source": "https://www.franklincountyga.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-03", "body": "Board of Assessors", "headline": "Board reviews budget and property tax matters for Franklin County", "summary": "The Board of Assessors will consider several old‑business items, including the county budget, a review of the Superior Court appeals, and audit results for Auto Zone #875. New‑business items include a CUVA application (052‑002 C), vehicle appeals, and a digest update from the chief appraiser. The meeting also includes routine approvals of minutes and the agenda.", "agenda_url": "https://www.franklincountyga.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06032026-242", "minutes_url": "https://www.franklincountyga.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06032026-242", "source": "https://www.franklincountyga.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-01", "body": "Board of Commissioners", "headline": "Commissioners consider poultry house rezoning and animal control measures", "summary": "The Board of Commissioners will review two zoning requests and an animal control ordinance. The meeting includes a decision on a land-use change for poultry houses and an agreement with the NEGA Animal Shelter.", "agenda_url": "https://www.franklincountyga.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06012026-241", "minutes_url": "https://www.franklincountyga.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06012026-241", "source": "https://www.franklincountyga.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-01", "body": "Board of Commissioners", "headline": "Board considers rezoning for poultry houses and a storage building variance", "summary": "The Franklin County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing to discuss two zoning requests. The board will consider a rezoning application for a 140.31-acre tract and a variance request for a small property in Toccoa.", "agenda_url": "https://www.franklincountyga.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06012026-240", "minutes_url": "https://www.franklincountyga.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06012026-240", "source": "https://www.franklincountyga.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-29", "body": "Board of Assessors", "headline": "Board of Assessors to address 2026 Digest consolidations", "summary": "The Board of Assessors is holding a special called meeting to discuss consolidations regarding the 2026 Digest. The meeting also includes a scheduled executive session.", "agenda_url": "https://www.franklincountyga.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05292026-239", "minutes_url": "https://www.franklincountyga.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05292026-239", "source": "https://www.franklincountyga.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-26", "body": "Board of Commissioners", "headline": "Board reviewed updated Animal Control Ordinance and considered FY 2027 budget", "summary": "The Franklin County Board of Commissioners approved an amended agenda and then discussed several items. Commissioners heard a recommendation to reappoint Leslie McFarlin to the Georgia Mountains Regional Commission and a presentation of the FY 2027 proposed budget. The board reviewed an updated Animal Control Ordinance, requested a fee schedule be added, and discussed enforcement equipment and possible grant funding. A County Manager report covered projects such as the 911 radio system towers, water meter replacement, and road paving.", "agenda_url": "https://www.franklincountyga.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05262026-238", "minutes_url": "https://www.franklincountyga.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05262026-238", "source": "https://www.franklincountyga.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-22", "body": "Board of Elections & Registration", "headline": "Board of Elections to certify May 19 General Primary results", "summary": "The Board of Elections and Registration will hold two meetings to review and certify the results of the May 19, 2026, General Primary. The board will also schedule a post-election audit.", "agenda_url": "https://www.franklincountyga.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05222026-237", "minutes_url": "https://www.franklincountyga.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05222026-237", "source": "https://www.franklincountyga.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-21", "body": "Planning and Zoning Commission", "headline": "Planning Commission to review rezoning for poultry houses and a storage variance", "summary": "The Planning Commission will discuss a request to rezone 140.31 acres for poultry houses and a variance to convert a manufactured home into a storage building. The body will also receive updates on previous Board of Commissioners votes regarding several rezoning and variance applications.", "agenda_url": "https://www.franklincountyga.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05212026-236", "minutes_url": "https://www.franklincountyga.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05212026-236", "source": "https://www.franklincountyga.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-06", "body": "Board of Assessors", "headline": "Board of Assessors to discuss and approve 2026 Digest", "summary": "The Board of Assessors will meet to review the 2026 Digest, consolidation sheets, and homesteads. The body will also address specific property appeals and CUVA applications.", "agenda_url": "https://www.franklincountyga.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05062026-231", "minutes_url": "https://www.franklincountyga.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05062026-231", "source": "https://www.franklincountyga.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-04", "body": "Board of Commissioners", "headline": "Board to consider animal control ordinance, water meter moratorium", "summary": "The Franklin County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on May 4, 2026. They will vote on three rezoning requests, two variance applications (both recommended for denial by the Planning Commission), and multiple new business items including an animal control ordinance and a water meter moratorium. The board will also appoint a member to the Planning and Zoning Board.", "agenda_url": "https://www.franklincountyga.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05042026-230", "minutes_url": "https://www.franklincountyga.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05042026-230", "source": "https://www.franklincountyga.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-04", "body": "Board of Commissioners", "headline": "Board reviews four rezoning applications and two variance requests", "summary": "The Franklin County Board of Commissioners will consider three rezoning applications to change land from Rural Residential to Agricultural, Institutional to Rural Residential, and Agricultural Intensive to Rural Residential, all with Planning Commission recommendations of approval. Two variance requests—one to reduce a poultry house setback and another to allow an accessory metal building—will also be heard, with the Planning Commission recommending denial for both.", "agenda_url": "https://www.franklincountyga.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05042026-229", "minutes_url": "https://www.franklincountyga.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05042026-229", "source": "https://www.franklincountyga.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-04-30", "body": "Board of Elections & Registration", "headline": "Board to discuss clerical error in GOP primary for District 4 commissioner", "summary": "The Franklin County Board of Elections and Registration holds a special called meeting to discuss a clerical error affecting candidates in the Republican primary for Commissioner District 4. The meeting includes public comment and approval of the agenda. No other substantive business is on the agenda.", "agenda_url": "https://www.franklincountyga.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04302026-228", "minutes_url": "https://www.franklincountyga.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04302026-228", "source": "https://www.franklincountyga.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-04-29", "body": "Airport Authority Board", "headline": "Airport authority to consider runway resurfacing contract", "summary": "The Franklin-Hart County Airport Authority will consider approval of a contract for runway and ramp resurfacing. Other items include an update on the hangar project, the 2025 fiscal year audit, and a discussion of ramp parking fees. The board may also go into executive session to discuss litigation and real estate.", "agenda_url": "https://www.franklincountyga.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04292026-224", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.franklincountyga.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-04-28", "body": "Board of Commissioners", "headline": "Franklin County Commissioners hold work session on water and animal control", "summary": "The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss several new business items. The meeting includes reports from the County Manager and District Commissioners.", "agenda_url": "https://www.franklincountyga.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04282026-225", "minutes_url": "https://www.franklincountyga.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04282026-225", "source": "https://www.franklincountyga.gov/AgendaCenter" } ] }