Franklin is a city in Heard County, Georgia, United States.

[5] Franklin was settled in 1770, and was designated seat of the newly formed Heard County in 1831.

The tornado later became violent and hit nearby Newnan, Georgia to the east at EF4 strength, indirectly killing one person.

[7][8] Franklin is located in central Heard County at 33°16′47″N 85°05′54″W / 33.279788°N 85.098403°W / 33.279788; -85.098403,[9] along the Chattahoochee River.

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 950 people, 421 households, and 215 families residing in the city.