305
Average Home Price $305,000
96%
2026 High School Graduation Rate
15.99
Crime Rate per 1,000 persons
19.4%
Tax Millage Rate County
Our numbers speak for themselves
Franklin, Georgia and Heard County offer a relaxed, small‑town quality of life with strong community ties, affordable living, and easy access to nature. Residents enjoy scenic views along the Chattahoochee River, low crime, and short commutes. With local schools, nearby healthcare, and outdoor recreation close by, Franklin blends rural charm with the key services families and businesses need to thrive.
Sights, Scenes, & Stories
For visitors looking to experience authentic small-town Georgia,
Heard County offers a unique blend of outdoor adventure, local history, and scenic beauty. The county is anchored by the beautiful Chattahoochee River and the headwaters of West Point Lake, providing excellent opportunities for fishing, boating, kayaking, camping, and wildlife viewing. Outdoor enthusiasts can explore the scenic Old Town Chattahoochee Greenway Trail, paddle through the river's shoals, or enjoy the natural beauty of Chattahoochee Old Town Park and nearby Chattahoochee Bend State Park.
History lovers will enjoy downtown Franklin, one of Georgia's oldest settlements, where the historic courthouse square reflects the county's rich heritage. The Heard County Historical Center and Museum, housed in the restored 1912 Old Jail, offers fascinating exhibits that tell the story of the county's people, culture, and traditions. Throughout the year, community festivals, holiday celebrations, and local events showcase the warm hospitality and strong sense of community that make Heard County special.
Whether you're spending a day on the water, exploring historic landmarks, attending a hometown festival, or simply enjoying the peaceful rural landscape, Heard County offers visitors a genuine Georgia experience where outdoor recreation, history,
and small-town charm come together.
Sights and Scenes
Chattahoochee River
Old Jail Museum
Heard County Quilt Trail
Franklin, GA sits on a hilltop overlooking the Chattahoochee River. Fishing, picnicing, and playgrounds are easily accessible.
Rich in Heard County History, on the Square in Franklin
Heard boasts numerous examples of vintage quilt design displays. This one is on Hwy. 100 in the Sim pson Community.
Pow Wow Reenactment 2015
Caney Head Church
Rural America at its best
Heard County is rich in Native American lore. Many location names originated from Native American language.
Burial site of Mayhayley Lancaster made famous in the book Oracle of the Ages, the movie Murder in Coweta County, and the play Flies in the Well.
Miles of dirt roads for gravel biking or hiking.
Veteran's Memorial
West Point Lake
Brush Creek Campground
City of Franklin and the Town of Centralhatchee have memorials to veteran's of the communities. Heard EMA's memorial to 9/11 is a piece of the Twin Towers.
WPL boasts 40 square miles of water with 21 day-use parks and features boating, swimming, skiing, fishing, kayaking, hunting, and camping.
Summer camping with full hood-ups and restroom facilities on the headwaters of West Point Lake.