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Population in 2022: 962 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: +6.7%
 
Males: 378  (39.3%)
Females: 584  (60.7%)
Median resident age:

56.6 years
Georgia median age:

37.6 years

Zip codes: 30217.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $33,175 (it was $19,125 in 2000)
Franklin:

$33,175
GA:

$72,837

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $24,794 (it was $14,142 in 2000)

Franklin city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $367,426 (it was $77,200 in 2000)
Franklin:

$367,426
GA:

$297,400

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $303,988; detached houses: $343,758; mobile homes: $108,386

Median gross rent in 2022: $455.

March 2022 cost of living index in Franklin: 83.4 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 25.3%
(28.1% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 17.8% for Black residents, 30.6% for two or more races residents)
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  • Races in Franklin, GA (2022)
    • 65768.9%White alone
    • 23424.5%Black alone
    • 495.1%Two or more races
    • 40.4%Asian alone
    • 40.4%Hispanic

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According to our research of Georgia and other state lists, there were 58 registered sex offenders living in Franklin, Georgia as of May 19, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Franklin is 17 to 1.


Crime rates in Franklin by year

Type

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022
Murders
(per 100,000)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)
Rapes
(per 100,000)		1
(113.3)		1
(100.7)		0
(0.0)		2
(200.4)		2
(205.3)		1
(103.0)		0
(0.0)		1
(103.7)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		1
(103.3)		1
(104.6)		0
(0.0)
Robberies
(per 100,000)		1
(113.3)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		1
(109.2)		1
(103.3)		0
(0.0)		1
(108.0)
Assaults
(per 100,000)		10
(1,133)		6
(604.2)		14
(1,392)		6
(601.2)		2
(205.3)		6
(617.9)		1
(103.2)		2
(207.5)		1
(104.3)		0
(0.0)		2
(218.3)		0
(0.0)		3
(313.8)		0
(0.0)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)		8
(906.0)		3
(302.1)		3
(298.2)		0
(0.0)		7
(718.7)		4
(411.9)		1
(103.2)		2
(207.5)		1
(104.3)		1
(104.9)		2
(218.3)		3
(309.9)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)
Thefts
(per 100,000)		39
(4,417)		35
(3,525)		32
(3,181)		35
(3,507)		17
(1,745)		24
(2,472)		21
(2,167)		44
(4,564)		32
(3,337)		17
(1,784)		25
(2,729)		15
(1,550)		14
(1,464)		13
(1,404)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)		1
(113.3)		2
(201.4)		3
(298.2)		2
(200.4)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		1
(104.3)		2
(209.9)		2
(218.3)		1
(103.3)		1
(104.6)		1
(108.0)
Arson
(per 100,000)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		1
(104.6)		0
(0.0)
City-Data.com crime index600.2379.7450.3436.9325.5333.7114.6321.6170.095.5218.3205.6213.497.2

The City-Data.com crime index weighs serious crimes and violent crimes more heavily. Higher means more crime, U.S. average is 246.1. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.

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City-data.com crime index in Franklin, GA

Crime rate in Franklin detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2021, including police officers: 8 (8 officers - 6 male; 2 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

8.37
Georgia average:

2.45
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Ancestries: American (16.7%), English (16.7%), Irish (4.4%), Italian (3.2%), German (2.4%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 696 feet

Land area: 3.25 square miles.

Population density: 296 people per square mile   (very low).

Franklin, Georgia map

4 residents are foreign born

This city:

0.4%
Georgia:

10.4%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Franklin city:

0.5% ($421)
Georgia:

0.9% ($919)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Atlanta, GA (52.0 miles , pop. 416,474).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (608.7 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Texas, GA (2.3 miles ),
Centralhatchee, GA (2.5 miles ),
Corinth, GA (3.1 miles ),
Hillcrest, GA (3.3 miles ),
Roopville, GA (3.5 miles),
Ephesus, GA (3.6 miles ),
Hogansville, GA (3.7 miles ),
Rock Mills, AL (3.7 miles )

Latitude: 33.28 N, Longitude: 85.10 W

Area code: 706

Distribution of median household income in Franklin, GA in 2022
Distribution of house value in Franklin, GA in 2022
Franklin satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2021: 1 building, cost: $239,200
  • 2020: 1 building, cost: $150,000
  • 2019: 2 buildings, average cost: $187,500
  • 2017: 2 buildings, average cost: $245,000
  • 2007: 7 buildings, average cost: $141,300
  • 2006: 2 buildings, average cost: $143,500
  • 2005: 1 building, cost: $88,300
  • 2004: 2 buildings, average cost: $107,900
  • 2003: 3 buildings, average cost: $88,300
Number of permits per 10,000 Franklin, GA residents
Average permit cost in Franklin, GA
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.7%
Georgia:

2.9%
Population change in the 1990s: +21 (+2.4%).
Most common industries in Franklin, GA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (13.6%)
  • Construction (10.8%)
  • Metal & metal products (8.7%)
  • Food & beverage stores (6.6%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (5.9%)
  • Public administration (5.9%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.6%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (26.3%)
  • Metal & metal products (11.9%)
  • Educational services (9.3%)
  • Food & beverage stores (5.1%)
  • Real estate & rental & leasing (4.2%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (4.2%)
  • Accommodation & food services (4.2%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (16.7%)
  • Public administration (10.1%)
  • Social assistance (8.9%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (8.3%)
  • Food & beverage stores (7.7%)
  • Health care (7.1%)
  • Metal & metal products (6.5%)
Most common occupations in Franklin, GA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (8.0%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (7.0%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (6.3%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (4.9%)
  • Cashiers (4.9%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (4.9%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (3.8%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (11.9%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (9.3%)
  • Carpenters (6.8%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (5.9%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (5.1%)
  • Top executives (4.2%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (4.2%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (13.7%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (9.5%)
  • Cashiers (8.3%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (7.1%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (6.5%)
  • Child care workers (5.4%)
  • Accountants and auditors (3.6%)

Average climate in Franklin, Georgia

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2017 was 64.8. This is about average.

City:

64.8
U.S.:

72.6
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2017 was 24.7. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 22.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

24.7
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2017 was 7.90. This is about average. There were 0 monitors within city limits.

City:

7.90
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Franklin-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Georgia state average. It is 65% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 1/26/1974, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 13.4 miles away from the Franklin city center killed one person and injured 7 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 3/5/1989, a category F3 tornado 15.5 miles away from the city center injured 23 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Franklin-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Georgia state average. It is 61% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/29/2003 at 08:59:39, a magnitude 4.9 (4.4 MB, 4.6 MW, 4.9 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 89.3 miles away from Franklin center
On 1/18/1999 at 07:00:53, a magnitude 4.8 (4.8 MB, 4.0 LG, Depth: 0.6 mi) earthquake occurred 124.9 miles away from the city center
On 4/29/2003 at 08:59:39, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MW, Depth: 12.3 mi) earthquake occurred 89.3 miles away from Franklin center
On 8/2/1974 at 08:52:09, a magnitude 4.9 (4.3 MB, 4.9 LG) earthquake occurred 155.9 miles away from Franklin center
On 10/24/1997 at 08:35:17, a magnitude 4.9 (4.8 MB, 4.2 MS, 4.9 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 196.0 miles away from Franklin center
On 11/30/1973 at 07:48:41, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 MB, 4.6 ML) earthquake occurred 185.9 miles away from Franklin center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Heard County (12) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 8
Emergencies Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 4, Storms: 4, Tornadoes: 4, Hurricanes: 3, Winds: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Drought: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Franklin topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers in Franklin:

  • HEARD COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (provides emergency services, HWY 27 BOX 218)
  • HERITAGE HEALTHCARE OF FRANKLIN (360 SOUTH RIVER ROAD)

Airports located in Franklin:

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Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Franklin:

  • University of West Georgia (about 21 miles; Carrollton, GA; Full-time enrollment: 10,358)
  • West Georgia Technical College (about 29 miles; Waco, GA; FT enrollment: 4,768)
  • Southern Union State Community College (about 30 miles; Wadley, AL; FT enrollment: 4,120)
  • Southern Crescent Technical College (about 47 miles; Griffin, GA; FT enrollment: 4,168)
  • Clayton State University (about 50 miles; Morrow, GA; FT enrollment: 5,844)
  • Atlanta Metropolitan State College (about 50 miles; Atlanta, GA; FT enrollment: 2,437)
  • Atlanta Technical College (about 50 miles; Atlanta, GA; FT enrollment: 4,217)

Public high school in Franklin:

Public elementary/middle schools in Franklin:

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Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Franklin: Franklin Industrial Park (A), Franklin Fire Department (B), Heard County Public Library (C), Heard County Historical Center and Museum (D), Heard County Courthouse (E), Franklin City Hall (F). Display/hide their locations on the map

Shopping Center: Country Plaza Shopping Center (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Churches in Franklin include: Franklin United Methodist Church (A), Franklin Presbyterian Church (B), First Baptist Church (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Bevis Cemetery (1), Caswell Cemetery (2), Franklin City Cemetery (3). Display/hide their locations on the map

Creek: Centralhatchee Creek (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Park in Franklin: Franklin City Park (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Tourist attraction: Heard County Historic Museuem (Museums; Court Square).

Court: Heard County - Magistrates Court (Main Street).

Heard County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Average household size:
This city:

2.3 people
Georgia:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

56.9%
Whole state:

68.5%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

9.7%
Whole state:

5.9%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.0% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.3% of all households
75 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities in 2010

People in group quarters in Franklin in 2000:

  • 78 people in nursing homes
  • 21 people in local jails and other confinement facilities (including police lockups)
  • 10 people in other noninstitutional group quarters

Banks with branches in Franklin (2011 data):

  • Regions Bank: Franklin Branch at 101 South Court Square, branch established on 1905/10/18. Info updated 2011/02/24: Bank assets: $123,368.2 mil, Deposits: $98,301.3 mil, headquarters in Birmingham, AL, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 1778 total offices, Holding Company: Regions Financial Corporation
  • CertusBank, National Association: First Georgia Banking Company Branch at 101 Main Street, branch established on 2003/11/03. Info updated 2011/05/23: Bank assets: $1,817.6 mil, Deposits: $1,457.3 mil, headquarters in Easley, SC, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 36 total offices, Holding Company: Certusholdings, Inc.

For population 15 years and over in Franklin:

Marital status in Franklin, GA
  • Never married: 32.6%
  • Now married: 22.8%
  • Separated: 1.2%
  • Widowed: 20.7%
  • Divorced: 22.7%

For population 25 years and over in Franklin:

  • High school or higher: 79.1%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 13.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 8.7%
  • Unemployed: 5.3%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 26.0 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

12.1
Georgia average:

12.2

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Franklin
Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Franklin, GA (based on Heard County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant5,32226
Mainline Protestant4387
Other41
Black Protestant-1
None6,070-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 4
This county:

3.52 / 10,000 pop.
Georgia:

1.91 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 6
Here:

5.28 / 10,000 pop.
Georgia:

5.12 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 1
This county:

0.88 / 10,000 pop.
Georgia:

7.41 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Heard County:

11.1%
State:

10.4%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

27.5%
Georgia:

27.8%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

12.9%
Georgia:

14.6%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

50.3%
State:

48.9%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Franklin:

47.5%
Georgia:

46.5%

Average BMI:
This city:

29.3
Georgia:

28.9

People feeling badly about themselves:
Here:

20.1%
Georgia:

20.4%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Franklin:

11.9%
Georgia:

10.8%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Franklin:

6.8
Georgia:

6.7

Overweight people:
Here:

36.4%
Georgia:

33.5%

General health condition:
This city:

55.4%
Georgia:

56.2%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

78.6%
Georgia:

80.8%

More about Health and Nutrition of Franklin, GA Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Police Protection - Officers 5$13,901$33,3620$0
Streets and Highways 2$4,064$24,3840$0
Other Government Administration 1$3,109$37,3084$1,196
Totals for Government 8$21,074$31,6114$1,196

Franklin government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Construction - Financial Administration: $603,000 ($626.82)
    Regular Highways: $6,000 ($6.24)
    Police Protection: $4,000 ($4.16)
  • Current Operations - Police Protection: $523,000 ($543.66)
    Regular Highways: $192,000 ($199.58)
    Financial Administration: $186,000 ($193.35)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $39,000 ($40.54)
    Local Fire Protection: $15,000 ($15.59)
    Solid Waste Management: $9,000 ($9.36)
    Correctional Institutions: $7,000 ($7.28)
    Parks and Recreation: $7,000 ($7.28)
    Health - Other: $5,000 ($5.20)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Regular Highways: $138,000 ($143.45)
    Police Protection: $106,000 ($110.19)
    Financial Administration: $79,000 ($82.12)
    Parks and Recreation: $8,000 ($8.32)
    Local Fire Protection: $3,000 ($3.12)

Franklin government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Other: $22,000 ($22.87)
    Parks and Recreation: $6,000 ($6.24)
  • Local Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $764,000 ($794.18)
  • Miscellaneous - Fines and Forfeits: $72,000 ($74.84)
    General Revenue - Other: $9,000 ($9.36)
    Sale of Property: $8,000 ($8.32)
  • Tax - Public Utilities Sales: $144,000 ($149.69)
    Property: $123,000 ($127.86)
    Insurance Premiums Sales: $66,000 ($68.61)
    Alcoholic Beverage Sales: $37,000 ($38.46)
    Occupation and Business License - Other: $19,000 ($19.75)
    Alcoholic Beverage License: $9,000 ($9.36)
    Other License: $1,000 ($1.04)

Franklin government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Bond Funds - Cash and Securities: $425,000 ($441.79)
  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $172,000 ($178.79)

Businesses in Franklin, GA

  • Hardee's: 1
  • U-Haul: 1

Strongest AM radio stations in Franklin:

  • WKNG (1060 AM; daytime; 50 kW; TALLAPOOSA, GA; Owner: WKNG, INC.)
  • WGSE (720 AM; daytime; 8 kW; HOGANSVILLE, GA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WGST (640 AM; 50 kW; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WNSI (810 AM; 50 kW; JACKSONVILLE, AL; Owner: UNITED BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • WMLB (1160 AM; 50 kW; EAST POINT, GA; Owner: ATLANTA AREA BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WSB (750 AM; 50 kW; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WGUN (1010 AM; 50 kW; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: WGUN, INC.)
  • WAOK (1380 AM; 50 kW; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WCNN (680 AM; 50 kW; NORTH ATLANTA, GA; Owner: DICKEY BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WFTD (1080 AM; daytime; 50 kW; MARIETTA, GA; Owner: PRIETO ENTERPRISES, INC.)
  • WAZX (1550 AM; 50 kW; SMYRNA, GA; Owner: GA-MEX BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WQXI (790 AM; 28 kW; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: JEFFERSON-PILOT COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY OF GEORGIA)
  • WMAC (940 AM; 50 kW; MACON, GA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Franklin:

  • WALR-FM (104.1 FM; LA GRANGE, GA; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WMAX-FM (105.3 FM; BOWDON, GA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WTBJ (91.3 FM; OXFORD, AL; Owner: TRINITY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY)
  • WBTR-FM (92.1 FM; CARROLLTON, GA; Owner: WYAI, INC.)
  • WVFJ-FM (93.3 FM; MANCHESTER, GA; Owner: PROVIDENT BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WELR-FM (102.3 FM; ROANOKE, AL; Owner: EAGLE'S NEST, INC.)
  • WUWG (90.7 FM; CARROLLTON, GA; Owner: WEST GEORGIA COLLEGE)
  • WJSP-FM (88.1 FM; WARM SPRINGS, GA; Owner: GEORGIA PUBLIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION)
  • WBZY-FM (96.7 FM; PEACHTREE CITY, GA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WMGP (98.1 FM; HOGANSVILLE, GA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WSTH-FM (106.1 FM; ALEXANDER CITY, AL; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • W220AN (91.9 FM; LA GRANGE, ETC., GA; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)
  • WKZJ (95.7 FM; GREENVILLE, GA; Owner: DAVIS B/CASTING OF COLUMBUS, INC)
  • WHTA (107.9 FM; HAMPTON, GA; Owner: RADIO ONE LICENSES, LLC)
  • WPZE (97.5 FM; FAYETTEVILLE, GA; Owner: ROA LICENSES, LLC)
  • WOAK (90.9 FM; LA GRANGE, GA; Owner: OAKSIDE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL)

TV broadcast stations around Franklin:

  • W04DB (Channel 4; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: VVILPTV, INC.)
  • WJSP-TV (Channel 28; COLUMBUS, GA; Owner: GEORGIA PUBLIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION)
  • WSWS-TV (Channel 66; OPELIKA, AL; Owner: PAPPAS TELECASTING OF OPELIKA)
  • WCAG-LP (Channel 33; LA GRANGE, GA; Owner: GEORGIA-ALABAMA BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • Franklin, Georgia
  • Fatal accident count12
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents16
  • Fatal accidents involving drunk persons:1
  • Fatalities15
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents25
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents3
  • Georgia average
  • Fatal accident count14386
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents22217
  • Fatal accidents involving drunk persons3951
  • Fatalities15964
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents36343
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents2030
See more detailed statistics of Franklin fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2021 here
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 14Number of bridges
  • 518ft / 158mTotal length
  • $32,585,000Total costs
  • 48,760Total average daily traffic
  • 2,693Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Franklin, GA - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 31930-1939
  • 11940-1949
  • 31970-1979
  • 31990-1999
  • 22000-2009
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Franklin, GA

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

3 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Franklin)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

92 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers:

2 (See the full list of FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers in Franklin, GA)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

12 (See the full list of FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers)

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

5
  • STATION, S Of Hwy 100 2.1 Mi Nw Of (Lat: 33.291778 Lon: -85.124917), Overall height: 89.9 m, Call Sign: WNEX733,
    Assigned Frequencies: 952.406 MHz, 928.406 MHz, Grant Date: 08/01/2019, Expiration Date: 08/15/2029, Registrant: Carroll Emc, 155 N. Hwy 113, Carrollton, GA 30117, Phone: (770) 832-3552, Fax: (770) 832-0240, Email:

  • GE ROCKALO, 3000 Block Of Antioch Rd (Lat: 33.373889 Lon: -85.201111), Type: Mast, Structure height: 45.7 m, Call Sign: WQPZ578,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11405.0 MHz, Grant Date: 09/27/2012, Expiration Date: 09/27/2022, Cancellation Date: 12/03/2022, Certifier: Chris Harris, Registrant: Conterra Ultra Broadband, LLC, 2101 Rexford Rd, Ste 200e, Charlotte, NC 28211, Phone: (704) 936-1801, Fax: (704) 936-1801, Email:

  • FRANKLIN, Old Field Rd (Lat: 33.299417 Lon: -85.114917), Type: Mtower, Structure height: 51.4 m, Overall height: 54.5 m, Call Sign: WRCW352,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11305.0 MHz, 11345.0 MHz, 11305.0 MHz, 11345.0 MHz, 11305.0 MHz, 11345.0 MHz, 11305.0 MHz, 11345.0 MHz, 11305.0 MHz, 11345.0 MHz... (+6 more), Grant Date: 02/12/2019, Expiration Date: 02/12/2029, Certifier: Larry F Butts, Registrant: Southern Company Services, 600 N. 18th St / Bin 5n-5409, Birmingham, AL 35203, Phone: (205) 257-7600, Fax: (205) 257-2134, Email:

  • STATION, Microwave Site 112 6.5 Mi S Of (Lat: 33.185944 Lon: -85.142972), Overall height: 110.6 m, Call Sign: KID22,
    Assigned Frequencies: 1895.00 MHz, 1855.00 MHz, Grant Date: 01/07/1997, Expiration Date: 01/07/2002, Cancellation Date: 04/22/1997, Phone: (202) 434-4130

  • FRANKLIN, 6.5 Miles S Of (Lat: 33.185944 Lon: -85.142972), Overall height: 110.6 m, Call Sign: WAH522,
    Assigned Frequencies: 5945.20 MHz, 5974.80 MHz, 6063.80 MHz, 6004.50 MHz, 6034.20 MHz, 6063.80 MHz, 6093.50 MHz, 6123.10 MHz, Grant Date: 01/25/2011, Expiration Date: 02/01/2021, Cancellation Date: 03/18/2014, Registrant: Verizon Wireless, 1120 Sanctuary Pkwy, #150 Gasa5reg, Alpharetta, GA 30009-7630, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Fax: (770) 797-1036, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

44 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Franklin)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

9 (See the full list of FAA Registered Aircraft in Franklin)

2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year Based on the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 57. The highest number of reported fire incidents - 109 took place in 2016, and the least - 0 in 2004. The data has a decreasing trend.
    Fire incident types in Franklin, GA When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Outside Fires (56.3%), and Structure Fires (25.9%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Franklin, GA
    • 55056.3%Outside Fires
    • 25325.9%Structure Fires
    • 11411.7%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 606.1%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Franklin, GA
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Franklin, GA
  • 54.9%Electricity
  • 33.8%Utility gas
  • 11.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Franklin, GA
  • 55.8%Utility gas
  • 42.9%Electricity
  • 1.3%Coal or coke


Franklin compared to Georgia state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage above state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house below state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Institutionalized population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.

Franklin on our top lists:

  • #90 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most residents born in Other South America (population 500+)"
There are 6 pilots and 19 other airmen in this city.
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  • Carolyn B. Duncan (2)
  • William Allen Sewell (1)

Total of 3 patent applications in 2008-2024.

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