Franklin

Living in Franklin, GA

Franklin is a city within Heard County, a small town in west Georgia set along the Chattahoochee River. The river is central to life here, offering boating, fishing, and kayaking, and West Point Lake, a large U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reservoir on the Chattahoochee, is a short drive south with marinas, campgrounds, and boat ramps. Downtown Franklin includes the county courthouse, local businesses, and community events, and the surrounding countryside is made up of farmland, forests, and open space. Heard County is one of the more rural parts of west Georgia, which appeals to buyers looking for land, privacy, and a slower pace. US 27 runs through Franklin, connecting north to Carrollton and south toward LaGrange, and GA 34 heads east toward Newnan and Interstate 85. Housing includes older homes in town, rural properties with acreage, and homes near the river and lake. Public schools are part of the Heard County School District. Franklin offers river access and peaceful country living within reach of Carrollton, Newnan, and LaGrange. Thinking about buying or selling in Franklin? Call Buy Georgia Realty at (470) 622-7887 or search homes below.