Franklin County, Administrative division in Georgia, United States
Franklin County extends across 266 square miles of land and water, featuring rolling hills and multiple waterways in the Piedmont region of Georgia.
The county, established in 1784, originally included territories that now form parts of eight other Georgia counties and three South Carolina counties.
The Franklin County School District manages three elementary schools, one middle school, one high school, and an alternative school for 3,570 students.
The Franklin County Industrial Building Authority consists of seven members who recruit new industries and support economic development in the region.
Lake Hartwell provides miles of shoreline within Franklin County, with 56,000 acres of water used for flood control and water activities.
Location: Georgia
Inception: February 25, 1784
Capital city: Carnesville
Shares border with: Stephens County, Madison County, Oconee County, Hart County, Banks County
Website: http://franklincountyga.com
GPS coordinates: 34.37000,-83.23000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:12
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Allie M. Best House
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