Tower 1240977 — Lavonia, GA
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1240977 — tower (type not specified) near Lavonia, Georgia. Filed under the FCC's older general tower code, which does not record whether the tower is guyed, lattice or a monopole.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1240977 is a 130 m (425 ft) tower near Lavonia, Franklin County, Georgia. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Nov 10, 2003. It is registered to Franklin County Board of Commissioners, which holds 2 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1240977 |
| Unique system identifier | 2639763 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Nov 10, 2003 |
| Registration issued | Nov 3, 2003 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2003-ASO-980-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1K |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 6, 12 |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style D (5) |
The painting/lighting specification is copied as filed: the FAA marking and lighting chapters and paragraphs cited in the ASR record. The marking/lighting code is decoded using the FCC registration form's code list.
Registered owner
Franklin County Board of Commissioners
Carnesville, GA · FRN 0001821073
Holds 2 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- Gerrard Rd
- City
- Lavonia
- State
- Georgia
- ZIP
- 30553
- County
- Franklin County
- County FIPS
- 13119
- Coordinates
- 34.45275, -83.11067
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1240977 compared with others?
At 130 m, structure 1240977 is about 51% above the 86 m average across the 35 structures registered in Franklin County. It is about 65% above the Georgia average of 78 m across 7,807 registrations. Among the 75,302 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (TOWER), the average overall height is 76 m, so this one is about 70% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 122 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 130 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 259 m, which puts the top of the structure 389 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1240977, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Lavonia in Franklin County, Georgia, at coordinates 34.45275, -83.11067, with the site address filed as "Gerrard Rd". Franklin County has 35 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 82nd-largest count among the 159 Georgia counties with registrations, and 30 of them are marked constructed. Georgia as a whole has 7,807 registrations, the 5th-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Neese, GA · 1020944, a tower at 363 m (constructed).
What does the status "Constructed" mean?
Constructed means the owner has notified the FCC that construction is complete, so the registry treats the structure as standing. The FCC issued registration 1240977 on Nov 3, 2003. Nationally, 141,861 of the 197,703 registrations (71.8%) carry the constructed status, including 5,720 in Georgia.
Who owns antenna structure 1240977?
The FCC record lists Franklin County Board of Commissioners of Carnesville, GA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0001821073. Across the registry it holds 2 structure registrations, including 2 in Georgia. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (2 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2003-ASO-980-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1K, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 5, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style D". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 4, 6, 12.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1240977?
Its registered overall height above ground is 130 m (425 ft), and 389 m (1,276 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1240977?
The registered owner is Franklin County Board of Commissioners, which holds 2 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1240977?
It is located near Lavonia, Franklin County, Georgia at Gerrard Rd (34.45275, -83.11067). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Nov 10, 2003.
What type of structure is 1240977?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code TOWER, which decodes to "Tower (type not specified)". Filed under the FCC's older general tower code, which does not record whether the tower is guyed, lattice or a monopole. 75,302 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Franklin County, GA?
Franklin County has 35 FCC-registered antenna structures, 30 of them constructed — the 82nd-largest count among 159 counties in Georgia.
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About this data
Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) database, as published October 6, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structure 1240977, Lavonia, Franklin County, Georgia”, https://towercensus.com/towers/georgia/lavonia-1240977 (data as of October 6, 2026).