From June 19-21, Franklin County will host the 2013 National Association of Counties (NACo) Large Urban County Caucus (LUCC) Annual Meeting. LUCC consists of elected officials and executives from the nation's 100 largest counties, representing nearly half of the nation's population. The meeting provides county representatives the opportunity to network with peers, explore noteworthy practices, and discuss innovations and solutions.

• Conference Agenda
• News Release

The County Commissioners and the Columbus Chamber have released the 2013 Retail Report, which details the challenges that retail stores in Franklin County have faced in recent years, and growing signs of recovery in the retail industry.

Released at the annual Retail Summit, an event held jointly by the Commissioners and the Chamber, the report details challenges to retailers, such as a rise in online shopping, the decline of the housing market, and expanding home delivery services.

• Retail Report
• News Release

The Franklin County Board of Commissioners have released a free Mobile App for iPhone and Android devices that gives residents enhanced access to county government agencies from their smart phones.

The app features an adoptable dog search, county agency directory, commissioners’ news and job postings, and business service information, including open bid opportunities and surplus auction items.

The app is now available free to iPhone users via the Apple iTunes Store, and to Android users via the Google Play Store.

• News Release

The Franklin County Fair opens on Saturday, July 13, runs through July 20 and celebrates our region’s rich agricultural heritage in an affordable family-friendly setting.

• More information on the Franklin County Fair can be found here

Recognizing the direct link between dental health and overall health, the Franklin County Board of Commissioners is offering a countywide Dental Discount Program to provide residents and families who are not covered by dental insurance with discounts on certain dental services and procedures.

The discount -- ranging from 5% to 50% on most dental procedures including routine oral exams, unlimited cleanings, dentures, root canals and crowns -- is available to all Franklin County residents regardless of age, income or existing health coverage.

• Click here for details, including a list of participating dentists
• Download and print the brochure
• Print a poster for your office

Videos of the County Commissioners' General Session meetings are now online. Click on the link below to watch the most recent meeting.

• June 18, 2013 General Session