Franklin Springs, Georgia
Franklin Springs is a city of 1,108 people in Franklin County, Georgia.
Why visit Franklin Springs
Townapedia lists 5 museums and landmarks, 3 parks and trails and 8 places to eat in and around town.
Highlights include Royston Commercial Historic District, Statue of Ty Cobb and Victoria Bryant State Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 89°F; January lows average 33°F.
Weather in Franklin Springs
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Franklin Springs
Franklin Springs is a city in Franklin County, Georgia, United States. As of the 2020 census, Franklin Springs had a population of 1,155. Emmanuel University is located here.
From the Wikipedia article Franklin Springs, Georgia (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks5
Royston Commercial Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Historic district in Royston, Franklin County, Georgia, United States
Statue of Ty Cobb
Monument and historic site · 1.5 mi
Statue of baseball player Ty Cobb
Parks, trails and playgrounds3
Victoria Bryant State Park
Park · 1.0 mi
State park in Royston, Georgia, United States
Restaurants and cafes8
Churches and places of worship2
History
Franklin Springs began in the 19th century as a resort spa, with the city incorporating in 1924.
The Franklin Springs Institute opened there in 1919 as a high school, eventually shifting to postsecondary education and changing its name to Emmanuel College in 1939.
On September 16, 2004, a magnitude 2 tornado moved north across the town of Franklin Springs, damaging or destroying numerous structures along its 3-mile path. The city government building and the fire and police stations incurred significant damage, as did approximately 25 residences. Franklin County Emergency Management reported 10 chicken houses, some housing as many as 30,000 chickens and valued at more than $100,000 each, were destroyed. This was part of the Hurricane Ivan tornado outbreak.
From the History section of Franklin Springs, Georgia on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries5
Map of Franklin Springs
26 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 52°F | 33°F | 4.5 in | 0.4 in |
| Feb | 56°F | 35°F | 4.6 in | 0.2 in |
| Mar | 64°F | 42°F | 4.8 in | 0.2 in |
| Apr | 72°F | 49°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 79°F | 59°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 86°F | 66°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 89°F | 70°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 87°F | 69°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 82°F | 64°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 72°F | 52°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 62°F | 41°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 55°F | 36°F | 4.9 in | 0.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Hartwell (13 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Franklin County has had 13 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2024-09-30: Hurricane Helene (Hurricane)
- 2024-09-26: Hurricane Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2021-01-12: Tropical Storm Zeta (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-29: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Toccoa Airport (TOC) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 23 miles away.
- Commerce 20 mi west, about 31 min by car
- Elberton 20 mi southeast, about 32 min by car
- Arcade 26 mi southwest, about 43 min by car
- Athens-Clarke County 27 mi southwest, about 43 min by car
- Cornelia 27 mi northwest, about 43 min by car
- Baldwin 27 mi northwest, about 44 min by car
- Jefferson 28 mi west, about 45 min by car
- Demorest 29 mi northwest, about 47 min by car
- Anderson 33 mi northeast, about 53 min by car
- Clemson 33 mi northeast, about 54 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Intersection of Bowers and Church Streets, Gwringle, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Franklin-Springs-City-Hall-ga, Brian Stansberry, CC BY 4.0
- Ty Cobb Museum-exhibit, Kmccook, CC0
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