Antenna structures in Franklin County, Georgia
At a glance
Franklin County, Georgia has 35 FCC-registered antenna structures, 30 of them marked constructed. That is the 82nd-largest count among the 159 Georgia counties with registrations, and 0.45% of the state's 7,807. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1040150 near Carnesville at 146 m (479 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Franklin County compare with the rest of Georgia?
With 35 registrations, Franklin County ranks 82nd of 159 counties in Georgia; Fulton County leads the state with 428. The average registered overall height here is 86 m, roughly in line with the Georgia average of 78 m. The tallest standing structure, at 146 m, is about 71% above the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Franklin County?
The most common filed structure type in Franklin County is tower (code TOWER), with 14 registrations (40%). It is followed by lattice tower (9) and guyed tower (7). In all, 5 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 30 constructed, 2 canceled, 2 dismantled and 1 granted (not yet constructed). Only constructed registrations describe structures the registry treats as standing; canceled, dismantled and terminated records stay listed as history.
Who owns the towers in Franklin County?
American Towers LLC holds the most registrations in Franklin County, with 7 of the 35. The next largest are Datapath Wireless Group, LLC (3), Pinnacle Towers LLC (3) and Cellco Partnership (2). 18 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Franklin County have registered structures?
Registrations in Franklin County list 10 different city or place names. The most frequent are Carnesville (13), Lavonia (8), Royston (5), Commerce (3) and Cannon (1).
Every registration
All 35 structures in Franklin County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carnesville · 1040150 | 146 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 2 | Lavonia · 1240977 | 130 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 3 | Carnesville · 1020226 | 103 m | Mast | Constructed |
| 4 | Royston · 1331782 | 99 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 5 | Lavonia · 1055704 | 98 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 6 | Commerce · 1331323 | 96 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 7 | Carnesville · 1331360 | 96 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 8 | Carnesville · 1248405 | 95 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 9 | Carnesville · 1249294 | 93 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 10 | Carnesville · 1021597 | 93 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 11 | Lavonia · 1021625 | 93 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 12 | Carnesville · 1208596 | 91 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 13 | Commerce · 1019808 | 91 m | Mast | Constructed |
| 14 | Lavonia · 1233189 | 86 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 15 | Cannon · 1258351 | 86 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 16 | Lavonia · 1048589 | 82 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 17 | Martin · 1248395 | 82 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 18 | Carnesville · 1316649 | 82 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 19 | Carnesville · 1314789 | 81 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 20 | Toccoa · 1317862 | 81 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 21 | Ashland · 1019805 | 81 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 22 | Parhams · 1253728 | 80 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 23 | Lavonia · 1021322 | 80 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 24 | Lavonia · 1021626 | 80 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 25 | Commerce · 1049422 | 80 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 26 | Carnesville · 1064869 | 79 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 27 | Carnesville · 1204909 | 79 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 28 | Carnesville · 1203719 | 78 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 29 | Carnesville · 1288373 | 77 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 30 | Royston · 1048024 | 72 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 31 | Red Hill · 1018669 | 69 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 32 | Royston · 1267467 | 66 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 33 | Royston · 1325834 | 61 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 34 | Royston · 1286923 | 60 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 35 | Lavonia · 1319333 | 49 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Franklin County, GA?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 35 registered antenna structures in Franklin County, Georgia, 30 of them constructed. Registration is generally required only for structures taller than about 60 m or near airports, so shorter cell sites may not appear.
What is the tallest tower in Franklin County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Franklin County is registration 1040150, a guyed tower near Carnesville at 146 m (479 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Franklin County?
American Towers LLC holds the most registrations in Franklin County (7), followed by Datapath Wireless Group, LLC (3).
What kind of towers are in Franklin County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (14 of 35 registrations), then lattice tower (9).
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About this data
Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) database, as published October 13, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structures in Franklin County, Georgia”, https://towercensus.com/towers/georgia/county/franklin-county (data as of October 13, 2026).