On 1 January 1968, the Flateland area of neighboring Åmli municipality (population: 6) was transferred to Froland.

[7] On 1 January 1970, the two uninhabited areas of Neset and Råbudal were separated from Froland and transferred to neighboring Birkenes municipality.

Then on 1 January 1979, the uninhabited Landheia area was transferred from Froland to Birkenes municipality.

The official blazon is "Vert, a squirrel sejant erect argent" (Norwegian: I grønt et sølv ekorn).

This means the arms have a green field (background) and the charge is a squirrel sitting on its haunches with its front paws raised.

The squirrel has a tincture of argent which means it is commonly colored white, but if it is made out of metal, then silver is used.

The green color in the field and the squirrel was chosen as a symbol for the forests and wildlife in the municipality.

It is part of the Arendal prosti (deanery) in the Diocese of Agder og Telemark.

The municipal council (Kommunestyre) of Froland is made up of 19 representatives that are elected to four year terms.