Antenna structures in Sumter County, Georgia
At a glance
Sumter County, Georgia has 42 FCC-registered antenna structures, 30 of them marked constructed. That is the 64th-largest count among the 159 Georgia counties with registrations, and 0.54% of the state's 7,807. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1020133 near Americus at 129 m (422 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Sumter County compare with the rest of Georgia?
With 42 registrations, Sumter County ranks 64th of 159 counties in Georgia; Fulton County leads the state with 428. The average registered overall height here is 83 m, roughly in line with the Georgia average of 78 m. The tallest standing structure, at 129 m, is about 56% above the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Sumter County?
The most common filed structure type in Sumter County is tower (code TOWER), with 22 registrations (52.4%). It is followed by lattice tower (9) and guyed tower (8). In all, 4 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 30 constructed, 7 granted (not yet constructed), 3 dismantled and 2 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 Sumter County?
American Towers LLC holds the most registrations in Sumter County, with 7 of the 42. The next largest are Verizon Wireless of the East LP (4), Global Signal Acquisitions LLC (3) and Public Service Towers, Inc. (3). 17 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Sumter County have registered structures?
Registrations in Sumter County list 6 different city or place names. The most frequent are Americus (28), Leslie (6), Plains (5), Andersonville (1) and Cobb (1).
Every registration
All 42 structures in Sumter County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Americus · 1039180 | 146 m | Guyed tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 2 | Americus · 1020133 | 129 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 3 | Leslie · 1306925 | 128 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 4 | Americus · 1020013 | 126 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 5 | Americus · 1019607 | 124 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 6 | Plains · 1304415 | 122 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 7 | Americus · 1230801 | 105 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 8 | Plains · 1215142 | 105 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 9 | Andersonville · 1023712 | 104 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 10 | Americus · 1026406 | 99 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 11 | Americus · 1019959 | 97 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 12 | Cobb · 1016809 | 96 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 13 | Plains · 1244657 | 95 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 14 | Plains · 1246547 | 95 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 15 | Americus · 1244318 | 92 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 16 | Americus · 1330530 | 91 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 17 | Americus · 1051573 | 90 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 18 | Americus · 1019606 | 88 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 19 | Leslie · 1244133 | 82 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 20 | Americus · 1315617 | 81 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 21 | Lamar · 1244320 | 81 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 22 | Americus · 1021290 | 78 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 23 | Leslie · 1243708 | 78 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 24 | Americus · 1244612 | 78 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 25 | Americus · 1334870 | 78 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 26 | Leslie · 1242191 | 76 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 27 | Americus · 1333604 | 76 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 28 | Americus · 1032851 | 70 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 29 | Americus · 1245972 | 69 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 30 | Americus · 1322412 | 67 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 31 | Americus · 1020699 | 67 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 32 | Plains · 1020319 | 67 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 33 | Leslie · 1020317 | 64 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 34 | Americus · 1247275 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 35 | Americus · 1326198 | 61 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 36 | Americus · 1216721 | 60 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 37 | Leslie · 1221487 | 60 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 38 | Americus · 1311528 | 49 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 39 | Americus · 1264727 | 46 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 40 | Americus · 1244650 | 43 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 41 | Americus · 1245325 | 43 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 42 | Americus · 1205762 | 10 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Sumter County, GA?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 42 registered antenna structures in Sumter 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 Sumter County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Sumter County is registration 1020133, a tower near Americus at 129 m (422 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Sumter County?
American Towers LLC holds the most registrations in Sumter County (7), followed by Verizon Wireless of the East LP (4).
What kind of towers are in Sumter County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (22 of 42 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 Sumter County, Georgia”, https://towercensus.com/towers/georgia/county/sumter-county (data as of October 13, 2026).