Starting Monday, January 27, a section of Route 705 (Chestnut Hill Road) in Franklin County will be closed due to a pipe replacement.

The Grassy Hill solid waste collection site will be closed intermittently on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, from 9 AM to Noon to facilitate the addition of new gravel to the site. The site will remain open during this time.

Join us in making a difference through the Soup for Seniors program! The Franklin County Office of Aging will be collecting, sorting, and delivering reusable cloth bags filled with soup and other essential items to local senior citizens. Drop-Off Dates: February 3–7, 2025

Due to impending winter weather, Franklin County Public Library Rocky Mount Branch and Westlake Branch, along with the County Landfill and Solid Waste Collection Sites will be closed on Saturday, January 11, 2025.

As temperatures continue to remain at or below freezing and snow begins to fall, below are a few tips to help you stay safe on the roads: Slow Down Increase Following Distance Check Your Tires Clear Ice and Snow Stay Alert Be Prepared Stay Weather Aware

Winter Weather Preparation Alert: Potential Measurable Snowfall Friday Afternoon (1/10/25) into Saturday Morning (1/11/25) Be sure to follow for updates on road conditions, closures, and emergency alerts if the need arises.

January 9, 2025 - 10:00 AM Update Currently Active warming shelters: Turtle Hill (Glade Hill) Fire Department – 9825 Old Franklin Turnpike, Union Hall, VA 24176 Cool Branch Fire Department – 3016 Smith Mountain Road, Penhook, VA 24137

Stay informed and plan ahead! Below is the upcoming meeting and holiday schedule for Franklin County for 2025: For more details or to view the full meeting schedule, visit:

⚠️January 8, 2025 - 11:30 PM Active Warming Shelter Update ✅ Turtle Hill (Glade Hill) Fire Department – 9825 Old Franklin Turnpike, Union Hall, VA Open 24 Hours Overnight Option for Families with Children Pets must be on a leash Children are welcome

Available Warming Shelters: Scruggs Fire Department Open 8 AM to 8 PM (Longer as needed) Shower Facilities Available Redwood United Methodist Church Open 6 PM to 8 AM No Children or Pets Allowed Shower Facilities Available 25-person capacity

Update from Franklin County, VA Public Works - 10:30 AM - January 7, 2025 The following manned solid waste collection sites are currently closed due to power outages: Burnt Chimney Collection Site Hardy Collection Site Boones Mill Collection Site

🏠 Active warming shelters: Redwood United Methodist Church, Scruggs FD, and Cool Branch FD. 📲 If a family is in need of assistance getting to a shelter they can call dispatch and either a deputy or Fire/EMS can assist in transportation to an open county shelter.

Update - January 6, 2025 - 10:42 AM Manned solid waste collections sites will remain open until 5 PM today. The county landfill will remain closed for today.

⚠️ UPDATE - January 6th, 2025 9:15 AM Franklin County, VA Government Offices are now closed on Monday, January 6th, 2025.

⚠️ Franklin County, VA Government Offices will be opening at 10:30 AM on Monday, January 6th, 2025. Employees are reminded to check the weather line for future updates.

📷Franklin County, VA is proud to announce that two of its professionals, Karli Foster and Stephanie Mathena, have been honored in The Roanoker magazine's 2025 "40 Under 40" list.

RT @VaDOTSalem: Update at 1030am: All SB lanes now closed on Route 220 for clean up. A detour is in place around the crash using RT 220 Sou…

RT @VaDOTSalem: Traffic Alert in Franklin County: All RT 220 SB lanes closed in vicinity of Sontag Road due to overturned tanker. NB lanes…

Small Business Saturday is this weekend in Franklin County, Virginia! The Franklin County Office of Economic Development has worked with local participating businesses to create a "Small Business Saturday" Map and Deals Guide.

🍂Franklin County, VA Government Offices will be operating on a modified schedule for the Thanksgiving holiday. Please note the adjustments below: