Franklin
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About Franklin
City in Georgia, United StatesFranklin is a city in Heard County, Georgia, United States. The population was 950 in 2020. Franklin is the county seat of Heard County. The city is named after Benjamin Franklin.
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Housing in Franklin
The typical Franklin home is worth about $250,000, down 2% in a year, 24% below the Georgia typical home.
Only 1 sale in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.
Safety in Franklin
Not graded
Franklin has fewer than 1,000 residents. At that size one or two incidents swing the numbers so much that a grade wouldn't be fair, so we show the counts instead.
Schools in Franklin
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The public schools Franklin’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 85% of Georgia’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within GA. Ratings are from neighbors.
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