Franklin County, Georgia
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Congressional district | 9th |
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Franklin County is a
In its original form, Franklin County included all of the territory now in Banks, Barrow, Clarke, Jackson, Oconee, and Stephens counties, and parts of the modern-day Gwinnett, Hall, Hart, and Madison counties, as well as three counties that are now part of South Carolina. Franklin County has several miles of shoreline on Lake Hartwell.
Economic development
The Franklin County Industrial Building Authority, one of only seven created by a Georgia constitutional amendment,[5] actively seeks and recruits new industries to the county. The Authority consists of seven members: each of the five mayors from the cities within Franklin County, and two at-large members selected by the Board of Commissioners.[6]
Geography
According to the
The majority of Franklin County is located in the Broad River sub-basin of the Savannah River basin, with just the northeastern corner, north of Lavonia, located in the Tugaloo River sub-basin of the same Savannah River basin.[8] Franklin County is also located on Lake Hartwell.
Adjacent counties
- Stephens County (north)
- Oconee County, South Carolina (northeast)
- Hart County (east)
- Elbert County (southeast)
- Madison County (south)
- Banks County (west)
Education
Franklin County School system
The Franklin County School District (Georgia) supports grades from kindergarten to grade twelve. The system consists of three elementary schools, one middle school, one high school, and one alternative school. The Franklin County School System has a staff of over 600 and an enrollment of 3570 as of 2020. The system boasts a 90.7% graduation rate.[9] FCSS is the largest employer in Franklin County.[10]
Private schools
- Shepherd's Hill Academy, a Christian private school for grades 7-12
Colleges
- Franklin Springs. The college is a member of the NCAA Division II.
Attractions
- Lake Hartwell, a man-made lake covering 56,000 acres built for flood control and recreation.
- Tugaloo State Park which is a 393-acre state park on the lake featuring a beach, campsites, and several nature trails.
- Victoria Bryant State Park, a 502-acre state park featuring a large 18-hole golf course, a swimming area on the Broad River, campsites, and an archery range.
- Cromer's Mill Covered Bridge
- Ty Cobb museum in Royston, Georgia.
Transportation
Major highways
- Interstate 85
- U.S. Route 29
- State Route 8
- State Route 17
- State Route 17 Business
- State Route 51
- State Route 59
- State Route 63
- State Route 77 Connector
- State Route 106
- State Route 145
- State Route 174
- State Route 184
- State Route 198
- State Route 281
- State Route 320
- State Route 326
- State Route 327
- State Route 328
- State Route 403(unsigned designation for I-85)
Airports
- Jet Afuel.
- Broad River Air Park(3GE3), a private airport community featuring a 3000 ft runway parallel to Interstate 85.
Infrastructure
Railroad
The
Utilities
Electric service in Franklin County is provided by two customer-owned electric cooperatives, Hart EMC and Jackson EMC, as well as by Georgia Power, a subsidiary of Southern Company. Water utilities are provided by the cities of Lavonia, Martin, Royston, and Carnesville as well as by Franklin County in rural areas. Natural gas is supplied by the cities of Toccoa and Royston.
Hospital
St. Mary's Healthcare System operates St. Mary's Sacred Heart Hospital in Lavonia which is the only hospital in Franklin County. The hospital features 56 inpatient beds, a 24/7 Emergency Department, a Critical Care Unit, 4 surgical suites, and an open to the public gym.[12]
Demographics
Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
---|---|---|---|
1790 | 1,041 | — | |
1800 | 6,859 | 558.9% | |
1810 | 10,815 | 57.7% | |
1820 | 9,040 | −16.4% | |
1830 | 10,107 | 11.8% | |
1840 | 9,886 | −2.2% | |
1850 | 11,513 | 16.5% | |
1860 | 7,393 | −35.8% | |
1870 | 7,893 | 6.8% | |
1880 | 11,453 | 45.1% | |
1890 | 14,670 | 28.1% | |
1900 | 17,700 | 20.7% | |
1910 | 17,894 | 1.1% | |
1920 | 19,957 | 11.5% | |
1930 | 15,902 | −20.3% | |
1940 | 15,612 | −1.8% | |
1950 | 14,446 | −7.5% | |
1960 | 13,274 | −8.1% | |
1970 | 12,784 | −3.7% | |
1980 | 15,185 | 18.8% | |
1990 | 16,650 | 9.6% | |
2000 | 20,285 | 21.8% | |
2010 | 22,084 | 8.9% | |
2020 | 23,424 | 6.1% | |
2023 (est.) | 24,782 | [13] | 5.8% |
U.S. Decennial Census[14] 1790-1880[15] 1890-1910[16] 1920-1930[17] 1930-1940[18] 1940-1950[19] 1960-1980[20] 1980-2000[21] 2010[22] |
2000 census
As of the
There were 7,888 households, out of which 31.10% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.20% were married couples living together, 10.50% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.80% were non-families. 24.60% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.60% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 2.96.
In the county, the population was spread out, with 23.90% under the age of 18, 9.60% from 18 to 24, 27.30% from 25 to 44, 23.80% from 45 to 64, and 15.30% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 94.10 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.90 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $32,134, and the median income for a family was $38,463. Males had a median income of $29,474 versus $21,051 for females. The
2010 census
As of the
Of the 8,540 households, 31.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.6% were married couples living together, 11.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 30.0% were non-families, and 26.2% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.51 and the average family size was 3.00. The median age was 40.9 years.[24]
The median income for a household in the county was $36,739 and the median income for a family was $44,667. Males had a median income of $33,718 versus $28,713 for females. The per capita income for the county was $19,276. About 14.3% of families and 17.8% of the population were below the
2020 census
Race | Num. | Perc. |
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White
|
19,262 | 82.23% |
Black or African American
|
1,888 | 8.06% |
Native American
|
34 | 0.15% |
Asian
|
261 | 1.11% |
Pacific Islander
|
3 | 0.01% |
Other/Mixed
|
855 | 3.65% |
Latino
|
1,121 | 4.79% |
As of the
Government
Franklin County is governed by a five-member
Communities
Cities
Town
Census-designated place
Notable people
- Ernest Vandiver - Former Georgia Governor 1959–1963)
- FPS Russia, YouTubepersonality
- Baseball Hall of Fame
- Air Force Academy quarterback, Heisman Trophyfinalist, Air Force career rushing yard record holder
- Pauline Bray Fletcher, nurse and camp director
- NFL
- Gary Walker, professional football player in the NFL
- Terry Kay, author
- Omer Clyde "O.C." Aderhold, former president of the University of Georgia during racial integration
- D. W. Brooks, farmer and businessman
Politics
Year | Republican | Democratic | Third party | |||
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No. | % | No. | % | No. | % | |
2020 | 9,069 | 84.23% | 1,593 | 14.80% | 105 | 0.98% |
2016 | 7,054 | 82.50% | 1,243 | 14.54% | 253 | 2.96% |
2012 | 6,114 | 78.62% | 1,499 | 19.27% | 164 | 2.11% |
2008 | 6,069 | 74.90% | 1,914 | 23.62% | 120 | 1.48% |
2004 | 5,218 | 69.43% | 2,245 | 29.87% | 52 | 0.69% |
2000 | 3,659 | 63.50% | 2,040 | 35.40% | 63 | 1.09% |
1996 | 2,364 | 43.79% | 2,338 | 43.30% | 697 | 12.91% |
1992 | 2,391 | 40.37% | 2,505 | 42.29% | 1,027 | 17.34% |
1988 | 2,615 | 58.57% | 1,842 | 41.25% | 8 | 0.18% |
1984 | 2,549 | 58.10% | 1,838 | 41.90% | 0 | 0.00% |
1980 | 1,387 | 27.96% | 3,528 | 71.13% | 45 | 0.91% |
1976 | 687 | 14.08% | 4,192 | 85.92% | 0 | 0.00% |
1972 | 2,022 | 82.30% | 435 | 17.70% | 0 | 0.00% |
1968 | 716 | 17.16% | 766 | 18.36% | 2,691 | 64.49% |
1964 | 864 | 23.84% | 2,758 | 76.10% | 2 | 0.06% |
1960 | 308 | 8.76% | 3,209 | 91.24% | 0 | 0.00% |
1956 | 253 | 7.85% | 2,968 | 92.15% | 0 | 0.00% |
1952 | 373 | 11.39% | 2,902 | 88.61% | 0 | 0.00% |
1948 | 138 | 10.38% | 1,036 | 77.95% | 155 | 11.66% |
1944 | 328 | 19.24% | 1,377 | 80.76% | 0 | 0.00% |
1940 | 222 | 12.18% | 1,579 | 86.66% | 21 | 1.15% |
1936 | 238 | 12.73% | 1,621 | 86.73% | 10 | 0.54% |
1932 | 78 | 5.34% | 1,361 | 93.16% | 22 | 1.51% |
1928 | 801 | 50.99% | 770 | 49.01% | 0 | 0.00% |
1924 | 109 | 12.93% | 618 | 73.31% | 116 | 13.76% |
1920 | 447 | 33.46% | 889 | 66.54% | 0 | 0.00% |
1916 | 44 | 2.46% | 1,540 | 86.03% | 206 | 11.51% |
1912 | 26 | 2.47% | 694 | 66.03% | 331 | 31.49% |
See also
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Franklin County, Georgia
- Lake Hartwell
- List of counties in Georgia
References
- ^ "Census - Geography Profile: Franklin County, Georgia". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 27, 2022.
- ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
- ^ "Franklin County : County Profile". Georgia State Government. Retrieved September 5, 2011.
- ^ Gannett, Henry (1905). The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States. Govt. Print. Off. pp. 131.
- ^ "Directory of Registered Local Government Authorities". www.dca.state.ga.us. Retrieved August 24, 2014.
- ^ "Franklin County Industrial Building Authority". Franklin County Chamber of Commerce. Archived from the original on August 26, 2014. Retrieved August 24, 2014.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
- ^ "Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission Interactive Mapping Experience". Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission. Retrieved November 18, 2015.
- ^ "Georgia School Reports | Georgia School Reports". schoolgrades.georgia.gov. Retrieved July 12, 2020.
- ^ www.franklin.k12.ga.us http://www.franklin.k12.ga.us/about/fcss. Retrieved July 12, 2020.
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External links
- Franklin County historical marker
- Hebron Presbyterian Church historical marker
- Poplar Springs Methodist Camp Ground historical marker