Franklin, GA is a small town located in Heard County with just over 1,000 people. Despite its size, the city has several options when it comes to public transportation. The GRTA Xpress bus service provides bus access throughout the county and beyond to nearby towns and cities. Additionally, the county operates two Dial-A-Ride services for community members that need accessible transportation to an appointment or other destination. Furthermore, private companies offer taxi services from Franklin into surrounding areas as well as charter buses for larger groups. Those in need of long-distance travel can utilize Amtrak’s Crescent Line which stops at the Carrollton station about 22 miles away from Franklin.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Franklin takes 37.6 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Franklin get to work:
- 85.7% drive their own car alone
- 4.0% carpool with others
- 1.1% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit