Heard County is in the Presidential Pathways travel region of Georgia. Its county seat is Franklin, and the U.S. Census Bureau estimates the county had 12,119 residents in 2024, up from 11,410 in 2020. It covers about 296 square miles of land and was created in 1830.
- County seatFranklin
- Population (2024 estimate)12,119
- Land area296 square miles
- Created1830
- Travel regionPresidential Pathways
Print it: download the printable Heard 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 Heard County
Heard County has 3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Franklin (county seat) | 980 | |
| Ephesus | 496 | |
| Centralhatchee | 363 |
Unincorporated communities marked on the map are Census-designated places, which have no city government: Glenn.
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.
- U.S. highways: US 27
- State routes (Georgia DOT inventory numbers): SR 1, SR 34, SR 100, SR 219
Parks, Public Land and Water
Lakes and rivers labeled on the map: West Point Lake, Chattahoochee River, Hillabahatchee Creek, Centralhatchee Creek, Whitewater Creek, Deer Creek, Cedar Creek and Clear 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 Heard County parks guide.
Neighboring Counties
Heard County borders Carroll County, Coweta County, Troup County and Randolph County, AL.
Common Questions
What is the county seat of Heard County, Georgia?
Franklin is the county seat of Heard County. It is also the largest city in the county.
What cities are in Heard County, Georgia?
Heard County has 3 incorporated cities and towns: Franklin, Ephesus and Centralhatchee.
What counties border Heard County?
Heard County borders Carroll County, Coweta County, Troup County and Randolph County, AL.
Is there a printable map of Heard County?
Yes. The Heard 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 Heard County?
The U.S. Census Bureau estimates 12,119 people lived in Heard County on July 1, 2024, up from 11,410 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)