Why visit Royston
Townapedia lists 4 museums and landmarks, 3 parks and trails, 15 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Emmanuel University, 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 Royston
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Royston
Royston is a city in Franklin, Hart, and Madison counties in the U.S. state of Georgia. The population was 2,649 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Royston, Georgia (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Emmanuel University
School · 2.1 mi
University in Franklin Springs, Georgia, USA
Museums and landmarks4
Royston Commercial Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic district in Royston, Franklin County, Georgia, United States
Statue of Ty Cobb
Monument and historic site · 0.6 mi
Statue of baseball player Ty Cobb
Parks, trails and playgrounds3
Victoria Bryant State Park
Park · 2.9 mi
State park in Royston, Georgia, United States
Restaurants and cafes15
3 more on the map.
History
A post office called Royston has been in operation since 1878. The community was named after W.A. Royston, a local merchant.
The Georgia General Assembly first incorporated Royston in 1879.
From the History section of Royston, Georgia on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship7
Heritage Presbyterian Church
Church · Orthodox Presbyterian Church
82 Franklin Springs Street, Royston
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging5
Schools, colleges and libraries2
Healthcare2
Map of Royston
42 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 (11 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, 24 miles away.
- Franklin Springs 2 mi west, about 3 min by car
- Lavonia 10 mi north, about 16 min by car
- Hartwell 11 mi northeast, about 18 min by car
- Gumlog 15 mi north, about 24 min by car
- Elberton 18 mi southeast, about 30 min by car
- Commerce 21 mi west, about 34 min by car
- Nicholson 21 mi southwest, about 35 min by car
- Homer 22 mi west, about 36 min by car
- Athens-Clarke County 28 mi southwest, about 44 min by car
- Anderson 31 mi northeast, about 50 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 Railroad Streets, Royston, GA, Gwringle, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Intersection of Bowers and Church Streets, Gwringle, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Church St., looking north from Bowers St., Gwringle, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Ty Cobb Museum-exhibit, Kmccook, CC0
- ISS065-E-439241 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS030-E-33951 - View of Virginia, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS065-E-439242 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS050-E-29555 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
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