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  2. Government

    1. Agendas & Minutes
    2. Board of Supervisors
      1. Adopted Meeting Dates & Holidays
      2. Boards & Commissions
      3. Budget Items
      4. Department Contacts
      5. District Map (PDF)
      6. Public Comment Form
    3. Boards & Commissions
      1. Agriculture Development Board
      2. Board of Zoning Appeals
        1. Applications
        2. Public Comment Form
      3. Broadband Authority
      4. Building Code Appeals
      5. Electoral Board
        1. Public Comment Form
        2. Electoral Board Public Comment Policy
      6. Fire Chief & EMS Captain Meetings
      7. Fire Training Board
      8. Library Board
      9. Planning Commission
        1. Applications
        2. Public Comment Form
      10. Social Services Board
    4. County Code
    5. Courts
      1. Adult Probation & Parole
      2. Circuit Court
      3. Clerk of the Circuit Court
      4. Commonwealth Attorney
      5. General District Court
      6. Juvenile & Domestic Relations District Court
        1. Juvenile Court Service Unit
      7. Juvenile Drug Court
      8. Magistrate
      9. Sheriff
    6. Departments A through H
      1. Aging Services
      2. Animal Control
      3. Broadband Authority
      4. Blue Ridge Water & Soil
      5. Building Inspections
        1. Code Changes (PDF)
        2. Fees
        3. Forms for Building
        4. Submittal Guides
          1. Basement Finishing Guide (PDF)
          2. Deck Guidelines
          3. Dock Requirement Guidelines (PDF)
          4. Non-Residential Submittal Guide (PDF)
          5. Residential Submittal Guide (PDF)
          6. Residential Generator Guide (PDF)
          7. Retaining Wall Guide (PDF)
        5. Stay Informed
      6. Children's Services Act (CSA)
        1. Community Policy & Management Team Meeting Dates
        2. Parent Guide
      7. Commissioner of Revenue
        1. Business One Stop
        2. Land Use
          1. Agriculture/Horticulture Income Tax Documentation
          2. Application Process
          3. Change in Use
          4. Revalidation
          5. Roll-Back Taxes
          6. Your Role
        3. Meals Tax
        4. Property Assessments
        5. 2024 Reassessment 
        6. Real Estate
        7. Tax Rates and Due Dates
        8. Tax Relief
          1. Disabled Veterans Property Tax Relief
          2. Elderly or Disabled Real Estate Tax Relief
          3. Personal Property Tax Relief (PPTRA)
        9. Virginia State Income Tax
        10. Transient Occupancy Tax
      8. County Administration
        1. Budget Items
        2. Comprehensive Annual Financial Reports (CAFR)
        3. Comprehensive Plan
        4. State/Federal Mandates (PDF)
        5. Strategic Plan
      9. Family Resource Center
        1. About Us
          1. Client Eligibility & Confidentiality
          2. Contact Us
          3. Events
          4. Our Background & Mission Statement
          5. Photo Gallery
          6. Statistics
        2. Services
          1. 24-Hour Hotline
          2. Case Management
          3. Court Advocacy
          4. Emergency Shelter
            1. "One Survivor's Story" by Cheryl Pagans
          5. Follow-Up Program
          6. Groups & Classes
            1. Children's Activity Group
            2. Children's Support Through Activity Group
            3. Helping Children Who Witness Domestic Violence
            4. Stress & Anger Management Class for Adults
            5. Support Group for Adult Victims & Survivors
          7. Outreach
          8. Prevention
          9. Safety Planning
          10. Training & Public Speaking
          11. Youth & Children
        3. Resources
          1. Animal Abuse
          2. Community Needs Survey
          3. Community Resource Directory (PDF)
          4. How to Help a Friend
          5. Links of Interest
          6. Safety Plan
          7. Things to Consider When Taking Action
          8. Useful Phone Numbers
        4. Needs
          1. Donations
          2. The Friends of the Family Resource Center
          3. Internships
          4. Volunteer
        5. ESCAPE
      10. Finance
        1. Budget Items
        2. Annual Comprehensive Financial Reports
      11. The Franklin Center
        1. About Us
          1. About Us
            1. Mission Statement
          2. Rent the Center
          3. Success Board
        2. Partner Agencies
          1. Partners - A to M
            1. Brain Injury Services of Southwest Virginia
            2. County of Franklin
            3. Department of Aging & Rehabilitative Services
            4. Ferrum College
            5. Franklin County Adult and Career Education Center
            6. Franklin County Department of Social Services
            7. Franklin County Public Schools
            8. Goodwill of the Valleys Senior Employment Program
            9. Longwood Small Business Development Center
          2. Partners - N to Z
            1. Smith Mountain Lake Regional Chamber of Commerce
            2. Southern Area Agency on Aging
            3. Southern Piedmont Education Opportunity Ctr-FAFSA
            4. Square Table Business Associates
            5. STEP, Inc.
            6. Town of Rocky Mount
            7. Virginia Employment Commission
            8. Virginia Career Works - Blue Ridge Region
            9. Virginia Western Community College
              1. Virginia Western Community College
            10. WIOA Title 1 Programs
        3. Quick Links
          1. Current Class Schedule (PDF)
          2. Department of Veterans Services
          3. Financial Wellness Center
          4. General Educational Development (GED)
          5. Job Listings
          6. Need Assistance? (PDF)
          7. Need Community Assistance - Call 211
          8. Partners
          9. Room Reservations
          10. Staff Directory
          11. Success Board
          12. Virginia Placement Testing Dates
          13. Where Are We?
        4. Contact Us
      12. General Properties
      13. GIS
      14. Human Resources
    7. Departments I through Z
      1. Information Technology
        1. Citizen Cyber Awareness
      2. Parks & Recreation
      3. Planning & Community Development
        1. 2020 Census
        2. Boards & Commissions
          1. Board of Zoning Appeals
          2. Planning Commission
        3. Current Planning
        4. Development Review
          1. Erosion & Stormwater Management
        5. Fee Schedule
        6. Forms Planning & Community Development
        7. Land Development Ordinance Update
        8. Long-Range Planning
          1. Comprehensive Plan
            1. Comprehensive Plan Maps
          2. U.S. 220 Corridor
          3. Villages
            1. Ferrum Area Plan
            2. Union Hall Area Plan
            3. Westlake & Hales Ford Area Plan
        9. Onsite Soil Evaluators
        10. Planning Monthly
        11. Septic Pump-Out Program
        12. Short Term Rentals
        13. Solar Information
        14. Zoning Ordinance
      4. Procurement
      5. Public Library
        1. About Us
          1. Annual Report
          2. Bookmobile
          3. Book Club Kits
          4. Computers & Technology
            1. 3-D Printing
            2. Printing
            3. Public Computer Access
            4. Telescope
            5. Wi-Fi Campus
          5. Displays
            1. Changing Art Display
            2. Special Cultural Attractions
          6. Friends of the Library
          7. Library Board
          8. Library Card
          9. Library Foundation
          10. Meeting Rooms
          11. News Releases
          12. Policy Manual (PDF)
          13. Westlake Branch
            1. Youth Services
          14. Youth Services at Rocky Mount Branch
        2. Events
        3. e-Resources
          1. Adult Resources
          2. Find it Virginia
          3. Youth Resources
            1. Youth Resources
        4. Genealogy
          1. Forms & Charts
          2. Historical Maps
          3. Informational Brochures
          4. Library Database
          5. Library History
            1. Franklin County Public Library History
            2. Mann Room Local History
        5. How Do I...
          1. Contact
            1. The Library
            2. Westlake Branch
          2. Find
            1. Annual Report
            2. Informational Brochures
            3. Library Database
            4. Resources
          3. Sign Up For
            1. Friends of the Library
            2. Library Card
            3. Library Foundation
      6. Public Safety
        1. About Us
          1. Mission Statement
          2. Contact Us
          3. Organizational Chart (PDF)
        2. Operations
          1. Chaplaincy Program
          2. EMS Stations
          3. Fire Stations
          4. Fire & Rescue Facilities Map (PDF)
          5. Fire Marshal
            1. Insurance Services Office (ISO) Ratings
          6. Operational Medical Director
          7. Ride Along Program
          8. Special Teams
          9. Standard Operating Guidelines (SOGs)
        3. Animal Control
          1. About Us
            1. Contact Animal Control
          2. Animal Shelter
          3. Dog Licensing
          4. Lost & Found Animals
          5. Make a Donation
        4. Training
          1. Class Registration
          2. Fire Training Board
          3. Fire Training Facility
          4. National Incident Management System (NIMS)
          5. New Radio System
          6. Student Ride Along Schedule
          7. Training Center
        5. Public Information
          1. Annual Reports
          2. Brochures
          3. CodeRED
          4. FEMA
          5. Fire Chief's & EMS Captain's
          6. First Responders Memorial
            1. About the Park
            2. Honor a First Responder
          7. Forms
            1. Online Forms (Fill out & Submit)
          8. Frequently Asked Questions
          9. National Weather Service
          10. Newsletters
          11. Patches
          12. VDH Emergency Medical Services
          13. Virginia Department of Emergency Management
          14. Virginia Department of Fire Programs
          15. Volunteer Portal
            1. Company Nurse
              1. Frequently Asked Questions (PDF)
              2. Injury Hotline (PDF)
              3. Injury Reporting Guide (PDF)
              4. Temporary Prescription Card (PDF)
            2. Forms for Download
              1. Designation of Beneficiaries Form (PDF)
              2. SMS Roster Form (PDF)
              3. Stipend Payment Forms (PDF)
              4. Vehicle Maintenance Form (DOC)
            3. Forms for Online Submittal
              1. Change of Certification
              2. Training Equipment Request
            4. Volunteer Today
      7. Public Works
        1. Ferrum Water & Sewage Authority
        2. Water Quality Reports
      8. Sheriff's Office
        1. About Us
          1. About Our Sheriff
          2. Community Events
          3. Compliments or Complaints
          4. Employment
          5. Hire an Off-Duty Deputy
          6. Mission Statement
          7. Professional Standards
        2. Divisions Overview
          1. Civil Process
          2. Corrections (Jail)
            1. Inmate Mail Policy
            2. Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA)
          3. Criminal Investigations
          4. E-911 Communications Center
            1. Contact Us
          5. Emergency Response Team
          6. Organizational Chart
          7. Patrol
          8. Special Investigations
        3. Resources
          1. Citizens Academy
          2. Community Policing Data
          3. Crime Prevention
          4. FOIA Requests
          5. Newsletters
          6. Press Releases
        4. Links
          1. AWARE Foundation of Virginia
          2. Be Web Smart
          3. Cardinal Criminal Justice Academy
          4. Code of Virginia
          5. CodeRED Notifications
          6. County Ordinances
          7. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Most Wanted
          8. Inmate Registry (VINE)
          9. National Terrorism Advisory System (NTAS)
          10. Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA)
          11. Sex Offender Registry (VINE)
          12. Virginia 2-1-1
          13. Virginia Department of Health
          14. Virginia Sheriff's Association
          15. Virginia State Police
          16. Virginia Traffic Information
          17. Virginia Victims Fund
          18. Western Virginia Regional Jail
      9. Social Services
        1. Social Services Board
      10. Solid Waste
        1. Green Box Sites
        2. Manned Green Box Sites
        3. Recycling
      11. Treasurer
        1. Delinquent Taxes
        2. Dog Licenses
        3. Pay Your Taxes
        4. Real Estate Tax Sale
        5. Tax Rates & Due Dates
      12. Virginia Cooperative Extension
        1. Agriculture
          1. Agriculture Development Board
          2. Other Agriculture Service Agencies
        2. Frequently Asked Questions
        3. Volunteer at 4-H
      13. Voter Registrar
        1. Electoral Board
          1. Public Comment Form
          2. Electoral Board Minutes
          3. Electoral Board Public Comment Policy
        2. Precinct Polling Places
    8. Employment Opportunities
    9. Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)
      1. Franklin County FOIA Officers
      2. Making a Request
      3. Our Responsibilities in Responding to Your Request
      4. Costs
      5. Types of Records
      6. Exemptions
    10. Online Forms
    11. Weather Information for Employees
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  3. Community

    1. Community Events
    2. Community News
    3. Coronavirus (COVID-19)
    4. County Facilities
    5. Education
    6. Health & Human Services
    7. History of Franklin County
    8. Housing
    9. Tax Rates & Due Dates
    10. Things to Do
      1. Agricultural Fair
      2. Blue Ridge Institute & Museum
      3. Blue Ridge Parkway
      4. Booker T. Washington National Monument
      5. Boones Mill Apple Festival
      6. Harvester Performance Center
      7. Historical Society
      8. Library
      9. YMCA
    11. Topography & Climate
    12. Visit Us
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  4. Services

    1. Animal Control
    2. Building Permits
    3. Law Enforcement
    4. Online Forms
    5. Online Payments
      1. Pay a Fine
      2. Pay Your Taxes
    6. Public Safety
    7. Solid Waste
    8. Transportation
      1. Blue Ridge Parkway
      2. Commercial Transportation
      3. Local Transportation
      4. Rural Regional Long-Range
      5. VDOT Programs & Public Involvement
    9. Utilities
    10. Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles
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  5. Business

    1. Coronavirus Updates for Business
    2. Agriculture
    3. Bid Opportunities
    4. Bring Your Business
    5. County Code
    6. Economic Development
    7. Employment Opportunities
    8. Franklin County GIS
    9. Housing
    10. Resource Directory
    11. Smith Mountain Lake Regional Chamber of Commerce
    12. Tax Rates & Due Dates
    13. Transportation
    14. Workforce Development
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  6. How Do I...

    1. Apply For
      1. Building Permits
      2. Employment Opportunities
      3. Short Term Rentals (Apply/Register)
      4. Voter Registration
    2. Contact
      1. Animal Control
      2. County Administration
      3. County Facilities
      4. Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles
    3. Employee E-Mail
    4. Find
      1. Community Events
      2. Local Businesses
      3. Tax Rates & Due Dates
    5. Online Forms
    6. Sign Up For
      1. Library Card
      2. Notifications
      3. Recycling
    7. Submit
      1. Building Forms
      2. Online Payments
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    1. Organizational Chart
    2. Patches
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    1. Do Not Call Form
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    1. COVID-19 Vaccine Summary
    2. Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resource Hub
    3. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
      1. CDC Community Mitigation Strategy
      2. CDC Covid-19 Fact Sheet
      3. CDC COVID-19 Symptoms
      4. CDC Share the Facts About COVID-19
      5. CDC Stopping the Spread of Germs
    4. Coronavirus Updates for Business
    5. Questions about COVID-19 signs and symptoms?
    6. Virginia COVID-19 Cases
    7. Virginia Department of Health
    8. COVID-19 Virginia Resources
    9. Virginia-Forward-Phase-One-Guidelines
    10. Virginia-Forward-Phase-Two-Guidelines
    11. Virginia-Forward-Phase-Three-Guidelines
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    1. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
    2. Commonwealth of Virginia Coronavirus Updates
    3. Governor Ralph Northam
    4. Longwood Small Business Development Center
    5. Virginia Department of Health
    6. Virginia Department of Small Business
    7. Virginia Employment Commission
    8. United States Small Business Administration
    9. West Piedmont Health District
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