The Franklin County Industrial Building Authority, one of only seven created by a Georgia constitutional amendment, actively seeks and recruits new industries to the county. The Authority consists of seven members: … See more

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 266 square miles (690 km ), of which 261 square miles (680 km ) is land and … See more

• Lake Hartwell, a man-made lake covering 56,000 acres built for flood control and recreation.
• Tugaloo State Park which is a 393-acre state park on the lake featuring a beach, campsites, and several nature trails. See more

2020 census
As of the 2020 United States Census, there were 23,424 people, 8,460 households, and … See more

Franklin County School system
The Franklin County School District (Georgia) supports grades from kindergarten to … See more

Railroad
The Hartwell Railroad operates freight service through the eastern portion of Franklin County throughout the Martin, Lavonia, Canon, and Royston areas on the former Norfolk Southern line from Toccoa See more

Franklin County is governed by a five-member board of commissioners, whose members are elected from multi-member districts. They serve alternating four-year terms. The county has a See more