Antenna structures in Wilkes County, Georgia
At a glance
Wilkes County, Georgia has 31 FCC-registered antenna structures, 22 of them marked constructed. That is the 92nd-largest count among the 159 Georgia counties with registrations, and 0.40% of the state's 7,807. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1055120 near Washington at 147 m (481 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Wilkes County compare with the rest of Georgia?
With 31 registrations, Wilkes County ranks 92nd of 159 counties in Georgia; Fulton County leads the state with 428. The average registered overall height here is 91 m, about 16% above the Georgia average of 78 m. The tallest standing structure, at 147 m, is about 61% above the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Wilkes County?
The most common filed structure type in Wilkes County is lattice tower (code LTOWER), with 11 registrations (35.5%). It is followed by tower (8) and guyed tower (8). In all, 5 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 22 constructed, 6 granted (not yet constructed) and 3 dismantled. Only constructed registrations describe structures the registry treats as standing; canceled, dismantled and terminated records stay listed as history.
Who owns the towers in Wilkes County?
American Towers LLC and HOPE ACQUISITION COMPANY LLC hold the most registrations in Wilkes County, 7 each of the 31. Other owners include Cellco Partnership (6), Crown Communication LLC (3) and Southern Stone Broadcasting, Inc. (2). 8 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Wilkes County have registered structures?
Registrations in Wilkes County list 9 different city or place names. The most frequent are Washington (17), Tignall (3), Rayle (3), Tignal (2) and Aonia (2).
Every registration
All 31 structures in Wilkes County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington · 1055120 | 147 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 2 | Washington · 1022078 | 137 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 3 | Tignall · 1262586 | 133 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 4 | Tignal · 1295992 | 127 m | Guyed tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 5 | Metasville · 1020332 | 124 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 6 | Washington · 1243786 | 123 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 7 | Rayle · 1056609 | 122 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 8 | Washington · 1019162 | 96 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 9 | Thomson · 1220004 | 96 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 10 | Jefferson · 1288978 | 95 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 11 | Washington · 1289259 | 95 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 12 | Washington · 1289260 | 95 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 13 | Washington · 1289261 | 95 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 14 | Washington · 1289262 | 95 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 15 | Washington · 1289258 | 93 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 16 | Tignall · 1290327 | 91 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 17 | Washington · 1018912 | 86 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 18 | Rayle · 1316174 | 85 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 19 | Washington · 1023099 | 83 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 20 | Tignal · 1211425 | 82 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 21 | Washington · 1005731 | 81 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 22 | Washington · 1317535 | 81 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 23 | Washington · 1221336 | 79 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 24 | Tignall · 1255280 | 75 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 25 | Aonia · 1243087 | 74 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 26 | Aonia · 1264672 | 73 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 27 | Washington · 1251548 | 64 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 28 | Washington · 1210888 | 62 m | Unspecified structure | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 29 | Rayle · 1020330 | 61 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 30 | Norman · 1020331 | 56 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 31 | Washington · 1228161 | 16 m | Mast | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Wilkes County, GA?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 31 registered antenna structures in Wilkes County, Georgia, 22 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 Wilkes County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Wilkes County is registration 1055120, a tower near Washington at 147 m (481 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Wilkes County?
American Towers LLC and HOPE ACQUISITION COMPANY LLC are tied for the most registrations in Wilkes County, with 7 each.
What kind of towers are in Wilkes County?
Lattice tower is the most common filed type (11 of 31 registrations), then tower (8).
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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 Wilkes County, Georgia”, https://towercensus.com/towers/georgia/county/wilkes-county (data as of October 13, 2026).