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Franklin County Parks & Recreation Services
"Improving Franklin County & Your Quality of Life"
"Now Open" June '03 25-acres Franklinton Area County Park
"Now Open" June '04 Joyner Park Louisburg
For more information regarding our family-friendly programs call
(919) 496-6624
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| Franklin County is the
ideal location for those seeking a quiet, rural atmosphere within
easy access of big-city amenities. Its nearly 500 square miles include
friendly small towns and plenty of available land — all just
minutes from the bright lights of Raleigh,
Durham and
Research Triangle Park.
A network of state and U.S. Highways (1, 401 and 64) place those living
and doing business in Franklin County within easy reach of I-95, I-85
and I-40. From there, over 170 million North American consumers are
no more than a day's drive away.
Among the largest
employers are familiar corporate names such as Flextronics
International, Embarq
and Novozymes
North America, Inc.
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| Franklin County Lifestyle |
- Access to recreational facilities including golf, double-a baseball,
softball, hunting, tennis, water sports, and more
- Five shopping centers & many restaurants
- Wide variety of cultural opportunities
- Over 100 churches representing nearly 10 denominations
- More home-buying value for the money
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| Region Population |
- Research
Triangle Region is one of the fastest growing areas in the
nation
- Raleigh
is the fastest growing major city in North
Carolina having doubled its' population in the past two decades
- Franklin County is increasing at a steady rate:
- 12.1% growth between 1970-80 to 30.055
- 1990 population was 36,414
- 2000 population was 47,260
- 2004 population approximately 50,000
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Water and Sewer:
Franklin County's and neighboring counties total capacity. (learn
more..)
Electricity:
Provided by Progress
Energy, etc. (learn
more..)
Natural Gas:
Currently available in Franklin County. (Learn
more..)
Telephone:
Embarq (learn
more..)
Financial Incentives:
Industries may qualify for incentive/funding assistance. (Learn
more..)
Tax Information:
Franklin County, and towns, tax rates available. (Learn
more..)
Market-value assessments every six years; most recent in 2003.
- North Carolina sales tax: 7%
- Corporate tax: 6.9%
Business Indicators:
Franklin County, Research Triangle Park, and NC figures available.
(Learn more..)
Education:
There are 37 colleges & universities within a 2 hour drive. (Learn
more..)
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