At an August work session, officials said work on the 911 system had begun that week, with equipment currently being installed in the buildings at the various sites.
Franklin County 911 radio tower buildout continues, equipment installation underway
The county's new 911 radio system, including towers, determines how emergency calls and dispatch communications are handled countywide.
August 25, 2026: 911 system upgrade installation and testing
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In March, a Franklin County commissioner asked for a status update on the 911 radio system buildout.
By late May, county officials reported that construction of all three towers had been completed and that equipment installation was underway, with some equipment already placed in the buildings.
At an August work session, officials said work on the 911 system had begun that week, with equipment currently being installed in the buildings at the various sites.
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Discusseddiscussed911 system upgrade installation and testing
work on the 911 system began this week. Equipment is currently
being installed in the buildings at the various sites
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911 system upgrade installation and testing
work on the 911 system began this week. Equipment is currently being installed in the buildings at the various sites
Discusseddiscussed911 Radio System tower construction and equipment installation update
Construction of all three towers has been completed.
Equipment installation is underway, with some equipment already placed in the
buildings.
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911 Radio System tower construction and equipment installation update
Construction of all three towers has been completed. Equipment installation is underway, with some equipment already placed in the buildings.
Discusseddiscussed911 radio system buildout status (towers on Highway 326, Royston)
/nquired the status of the 911 radio buildout.
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911 radio system buildout status (towers on Highway 326, Royston)
/nquired the status of the 911 radio buildout.
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