Franklin County is in the Northeast Georgia Mountains travel region of Georgia. Its county seat is Carnesville, and the U.S. Census Bureau estimates the county had 25,208 residents in 2024, up from 23,429 in 2020. It covers about 261 square miles of land and was created in 1784.
- County seatCarnesville
- Population (2024 estimate)25,208
- Land area261 square miles
- Created1784
- Travel regionNortheast Georgia Mountains
Print it: download the printable Franklin County map (PDF), sized for standard letter paper (8.5 by 11 inches, portrait). Choose “actual size” or “fit to page” when you print.
Cities and Towns in Franklin County
Franklin County has 6 incorporated cities and towns. Populations are U.S. Census Bureau estimates for July 1, 2024, for the whole city, including any part in a neighboring county.
| City or town | 2024 population | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Royston | 2,665 | Partly in Hart County and Madison County |
| Lavonia | 2,165 | Partly in Hart County |
| Franklin Springs | 1,181 | |
| Carnesville (county seat) | 771 | |
| Canon | 705 | Partly in Hart County |
| Martin | 348 | Partly in Stephens County |
Unincorporated communities marked on the map are Census-designated places, which have no city government: Gumlog.
Highways
Interstates and U.S. highways come from Census road data; state route numbers come from the Georgia Department of Transportation’s road inventory. In Georgia most U.S. highways also carry a state route number, and where two routes share the same road GDOT records it under one of them.
- Interstates: I-85
- U.S. highways: US 29
- State routes (Georgia DOT inventory numbers): SR 8, SR 17, SR 51, SR 59, SR 63, SR 106, SR 145, SR 174, SR 198, SR 281, SR 320, SR 326, SR 327, SR 328
Parks, Public Land and Water
Public land shown on the map:
- Tugaloo State Park (state park)
- Victoria Bryant State Park (state park)
Lakes and rivers labeled on the map: Lake Hartwell, Middle Fork Broad River, North Fork Broad River, Nails Creek, Indian Creek, Rice Creek and Little Nails Creek. Names follow the U.S. Geological Survey’s official Geographic Names Information System.
For county and city parks, playgrounds and recreation centers, see our Franklin County parks guide.
Neighboring Counties
Franklin County borders Banks County, Hart County, Madison County, Stephens County and Oconee County, SC.
Common Questions
What is the county seat of Franklin County, Georgia?
Carnesville is the county seat of Franklin County.
What cities are in Franklin County, Georgia?
Franklin County has 6 incorporated cities and towns: Royston, Lavonia, Franklin Springs, Carnesville, Canon and Martin.
What counties border Franklin County?
Franklin County borders Banks County, Hart County, Madison County, Stephens County and Oconee County, SC.
Is there a printable map of Franklin County?
Yes. The Franklin County map on this page is a free PDF sized for letter paper (8.5 by 11 inches, portrait) that you can print or save to your phone.
How many people live in Franklin County?
The U.S. Census Bureau estimates 25,208 people lived in Franklin County on July 1, 2024, up from 23,429 in 2020.
Sources we checked
This map and page were built in October 2026 from public data:
- U.S. Census Bureau: TIGER/Line 2023 (county lines, roads, water, place boundaries)
- U.S. Census Bureau: county and city population estimates, Vintage 2024
- U.S. Census Bureau: 2023 Gazetteer (land area)
- USGS: Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US) 4.1 (national forests, refuges, WMAs)
- USGS: Geographic Names Information System (lake and river names)
- Georgia DNR 2026-27 Hunting Regulations (eRegulations) (current WMA list)