Franklin, Georgia – Police Station and Crime Statistics
In the year 2016, there were 56 crimes reported in Franklin. This gave the city a crime rate of 5,083 per 100,000 persons. This is much higher than the Georgia state crime rate of 3,402 per 100,000 persons and the United States national crime rate of 2,837 per 100,000 persons. Thefts and property crimes are the most commonly reported crimes in Franklin.
The Franklin Police Department is located on Davis Street, and the Chief of Police is Kevin Hannah. The police department employs 7 additional police officers.
Franklin Police Department
118 Davis St.
Franklin, GA 30217
706-675-6624
Franklin Police Department
Kevin Hannah, Chief of Police
chiefhannah@franklingapolice.com
The Heard County Sheriff’s Office is also located in Franklin, and the sheriff is Ross Henry. Divisions within the sheriff’s office include investigations, jail, and patrol.
Heard County Sheriff’s Office
11820 HWY 100
Franklin, GA 30217
706-675-3329
Heard County Sheriff
The Heard County Jail is located on the premises with the sheriff’s office, and the Jail Administrator is Penny McClain. Visitation is allowed only on Wednesdays and Sundays, with the time of the visit dependent on the inmates location in the jail. Visitors must be on an approved list submitted by the inmate. Visits cannot be more than 20 minutes long, and there can be no more than 2 visitors at a time.
Heard County Jail
706-675-3329
Heard County Jail
Penny McClain, Jail Administrator
pmcclain@heardcountyga.com
Franklin, Georgia – Open Records Requests
Open Records Requests must be submitted through the City Clerk, Karen Boyd. It’s the City Clerk’s responsibility to ensure that accurate records are kept for the city.
Karen Boyd, City Clerk
118 Davis Rd.
Franklin, GA 30217
706-675-6623