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COMMUNITY GUIDE · FRANKLIN COUNTY
Franklin County, Franklin County
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Population
12,451
County
Franklin County
Timezone
America/New_York
Median Income
$58,107
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Sunset and Full Moon Climb
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Cape St. George Light
Sunset and Full Moon Climb
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Cape St. George Light
Annual Veterans Day Ceremony
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Lighthouse Park on St. George Island
Early Dismissal
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Avenue E
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday
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Avenue E
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