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Hundreds of Mifflin Township Residents to get Quality Water
Franklin County Commissioners unanimously passed a resolution approving the hire of Columbus engineering and design firm DLZ Inc. for the Leonard Park water project in Mifflin Township.
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Commissioners Announce New Dental Discount Program
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.
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Major Energy Conservation Upgrades to be Implemented at Four County Buildings
Franklin County will implement major energy efficiency and conservation upgrades at four county buildings in Columbus using $10 million in financing from the Ohio Air Quality Development Authority (OAQDA).
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City, County Announce Community Garden Grants
Recognizing the many benefits of community gardens, the city of Columbus and Franklin County announced recipients of their joint community garden grants program. $53,200 in funding was allocated to 42 local community gardens this year.
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Commissioners Recognize County Government Month, Volunteer Appreciation Week
Each April, the National Association of Counties (NACo) raises public awareness and understanding about the roles and responsibilities of the nation’s more than 3,000 county governments and 18,000 elected county officials during National County Government Month (NCGM).
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Commissioner O'Grady: Community gardens grow communites
Thanks to a partnership among Franklin County, the city of Columbus and Scotts Miracle-Gro Company, over $40,000 will be available to support local community gardens.
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Commissioner O'Grady featured in (614) Magazine's Table Talk
Find out where in-the-know locals go for their favorite cheap ($10), rich ($100) or sweet bites in the capital city.
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Land Swap between County, SWCS eases way for new elementary
Community gardens will soon give way to a new elementary school under a deal expected to be completed Tuesday between the Franklin County commissioners and South-Western City Schools.
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Commissioner O'Grady: Remember to License Dogs by January 31
If you own a dog in Franklin County, you are required to buy a license by Jan. 31, and display it on your dog's collar at all times. Not only is it the law, but it's an important tool to ensure your dog is quickly returned to you should it become lost.
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2013 Winter Sports State Champions
First Night Columbus
Imagine Art Exhibition
2012 Quarter Horse Congress
2012 Fall Sports State Champions
Home Demolition
2012 County Fair
July Emergency Declaration
Ensuring Fair Housing
Columbus Clippers Opening Day
2012 Community Gardening Kickoff
2012 Spring Sports State Champions
2012 SOAR Work Readiness Program
2012 Mobile Household Waste Collection
2012 Winter Sports State Champions
State Championship Athletes - Fall
2011 Car Free Day
2011 Franklin County Fair
Man of Characters - Art Unveiling
2 by 2012 Initiative
Employee Recognition Ceremony
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Hanna M. Greer
Director
HannaGreer@FranklinCountyOhio.gov
Marty R. Homan
Public Information Officer
MartyHoman@FranklinCountyOhio.gov
Scott Varner
Public Information Officer
ScottVarner@FranklinCountyOhio.gov
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