Antenna structures in Hancock County, Georgia
At a glance
Hancock County, Georgia has 36 FCC-registered antenna structures, 20 of them marked constructed. That is the 77th-largest count among the 159 Georgia counties with registrations, and 0.46% of the state's 7,807. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1283416 near Sparta at 127 m (417 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Hancock County compare with the rest of Georgia?
With 36 registrations, Hancock County ranks 77th of 159 counties in Georgia; Fulton County leads the state with 428. The average registered overall height here is 92 m, about 18% above the Georgia average of 78 m. The tallest standing structure, at 127 m, is about 38% above the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Hancock County?
The most common filed structure type in Hancock County is tower (code TOWER), with 12 registrations (33.3%). It is followed by guyed tower (11) and lattice tower (9). In all, 5 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 20 constructed, 8 granted (not yet constructed), 4 dismantled and 4 canceled. Only constructed registrations describe structures the registry treats as standing; canceled, dismantled and terminated records stay listed as history.
Who owns the towers in Hancock County?
Verizon Wireless of the East LP holds the most registrations in Hancock County, with 5 of the 36. The next largest are American Towers LLC (3), CitySwitch II, LLC (3) and GEORGIA POWER COMPANY (2). 22 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Hancock County have registered structures?
Registrations in Hancock County list 10 different city or place names. The most frequent are Sparta (24), Devereux (4), Powelton (1), Mitchell (1) and Sparts (1).
Every registration
All 36 structures in Hancock County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Powelton · 1065287 | 128 m | Guyed tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 2 | Sparta · 1283416 | 127 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 3 | Sparta · 1019904 | 127 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 4 | Devereux · 1258638 | 124 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 5 | Sparta · 1019998 | 111 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 6 | Sparta · 1299391 | 98 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 7 | Sparta · 1310795 | 98 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 8 | Sparta · 1315094 | 98 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 9 | Sparta · 1316506 | 98 m | Lattice tower | Canceled |
| 10 | Sparta · 1313663 | 96 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 11 | Sparta · 1317364 | 96 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 12 | Sparta · 1320140 | 96 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 13 | Mitchell · 1320876 | 96 m | Guyed tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 14 | Devereux · 1065229 | 95 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 15 | Sparta · 1249607 | 95 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 16 | Sparta · 1265248 | 95 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 17 | Sparta · 1280118 | 95 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 18 | Sparta · 1290403 | 95 m | Guyed tower | Canceled |
| 19 | Sparta · 1290502 | 95 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 20 | Sparts · 1280011 | 94 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 21 | Sparta · 1306066 | 93 m | Lattice tower | Canceled |
| 22 | Spart · 1316462 | 93 m | Guyed tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 23 | Sparta · 1278712 | 93 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 24 | Sparta · 1065286 | 91 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 25 | Deveraux · 1208173 | 89 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 26 | Jewell · 1314036 | 84 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 27 | Sparta · 1313056 | 82 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 28 | Devereux · 1332945 | 81 m | Guyed tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 29 | Devereux · 1332946 | 81 m | Guyed tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 30 | Sparta · 1324107 | 81 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 31 | Sparta · 1269178 | 79 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 32 | Sparta · 1020373 | 79 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 33 | Sparta · 1252264 | 79 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 34 | Eatonton · 1276188 | 67 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 35 | Sparta · 1033258 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 36 | Augusta · 1058748 | 35 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Hancock County, GA?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 36 registered antenna structures in Hancock County, Georgia, 20 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 Hancock County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Hancock County is registration 1283416, a pole near Sparta at 127 m (417 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Hancock County?
Verizon Wireless of the East LP holds the most registrations in Hancock County (5), followed by American Towers LLC (3).
What kind of towers are in Hancock County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (12 of 36 registrations), then guyed tower (11).
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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 Hancock County, Georgia”, https://towercensus.com/towers/georgia/county/hancock-county (data as of October 13, 2026).