Public Information

Current County Status

Updated - 2/3/2026 at 8:30 AM

• No Active Weather Warnings or Watches
• Government Offices - Open Regular Hours
• Landfill - Open Regular Hours
• Manned Collections Sites - Open Regular Hours
• Libraries - Open Regular Hours
• Essig Recreation Center- Open Regular Hours
• Franklin Center - Open Regular Hours
• Emergency Operations Center-Normal Operations/Steady State

Upcoming Public Meetings

Updated 2/3/2026 at 8:30 AM

• February 3, 20206 at 6 PM - Board of Zoning Appeals
• February 10, 20206 at 6 PM - Planning Commission
• February 17, 20206 at 3 PM - Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting
• February 17, 20206 at 6 PM - Board of Supervisors Public Comment/Public Hearing
• February 19, 20206 at 3 PM - Board of Supervisors Work Session
• February 10, 20206 at 6 PM - Planning Commission Work Session

Recent News Articles

Updated 2/3/2026 at 8:30 AM

• Cardinal Commerce Notes: Milestone in Franklin County, Big Stone Gap artisan hub growing, Panda Express to Salem
• Franklin County welcomes new administrator as former administrator steps down
• Craig, Franklin counties to upgrade communications with federal funding
• Virginia Opioid Abatement Authority awards grants to Patrick and Franklin counties
• Rocky Mount restaurant to be featured on 'America's Best Restaurants' show
• Franklin County and Rocky Mount just changed their boundaries: What to know
• Franklin County supervisors increase school oversight after $1.4M budget error
• Rocky Mount unveils monument to Black Civil War soldiers
• Rocky Mount approves permit for new career and tech center, public safety HQ