Georgia Sales Tax Rates: Franklin County
Franklin County, Georgia Sales Tax Rate 2026 Up to 9%
A county-wide sales tax rate of 5% is applicable to localities in Franklin County, in addition to the 4% Georgia sales tax.
None of the cities or local governments within Franklin County collect additional local sales taxes.Here's how Franklin County's maximum sales tax rate of 9% compares to other counties around the United States:
- Higher maximum sales tax than any other Georgia counties
- Higher maximum sales tax than 79% of counties nationwide
Tax Rates By City in Franklin County, Georgia
The total sales tax rate in any given location can be broken down into state, county, city, and special district rates. Georgia has a 4% sales tax and Franklin County collects an additional 5%, so the minimum sales tax rate in Franklin County is 9% (not including any city or special district taxes). This table shows the total sales tax rates for all cities and towns in Franklin County, including all local taxes.
| City | Sales Tax Rate | Tax Jurisdiction |
|---|---|---|
| Royston | 9% | Elbert |
| Lavonia | 7% | Lavonia |
| Carnesville | 9% | Banks |
| Franklin Springs | 7% | Franklin Springs |
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Franklin County, Georgia has a maximum sales tax rate of 9% and an approximate population of 16,059.
Sales tax rates in Franklin County are determined by four different tax jurisdictions, Banks, Elbert, Franklin Springs and Lavonia.
Back to Georgia Sales Tax Handbook Sales tax rates for Franklin County are current as of June 2026
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