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event Location
The event takes place in beautiful Downtown Franklin, Georgia, about an hour from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and Downtown Atlanta. The Start/Finish is located right on the square in the heart of town.
The official location is technically listed as “Franklin Square,” but the easiest address to use for navigation is:
Heard County Chamber of Commerce
103 Main St, Franklin, GA 30217
Parking for Riders
Park at the High School — Seriously.
If you’re riding, please go directly to Heard County High School and park for the day. Don’t be the “just for a minute while I get my number,” “I’ll be quick,” or “I’m just dropping someone off.”
There are 800+ spots, and it’s only 0.4 miles — downhill — from the Start/Finish. Please use it.
We work hard to keep downtown parking open for Franklin residents, local businesses, and the folks who make this weekend possible. The best way to respect the town hosting us is simple: park where we ask.
Address:
545 Main St, Franklin, GA 30217
When you arrive, look for volunteers — they’ll point you where to park.
Give yourself plenty of time to park, ride over, and get checked in. Starts are staggered, but don’t cut it close.
Please Don’t Make Us Say It Twice
Franklin is incredibly supportive of this event. Let’s not abuse that goodwill.
- Do NOT park at local businesses (Piggly Wiggly, Grace’s Treasures, etc.)
- Do NOT park in church lots
- Do NOT park in the lots across from the square
- Do NOT invent your own parking solution
If you’re thinking, “this probably doesn’t apply to me,” it does. Unless you are already there camping, then yes, it doesn’t apply to you as a camper.
Parking at the high school keeps things simple, keeps traffic flowing, and keeps us welcome here year after year.
PArking for Volunteers
If you’re volunteering — thank you — you’ve got a few options:
Just south of the square behind the old bank building
Behind the police station
Bank OZK across from the square
Google Maps:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/ExhBrfvLXwdKTFok7
Parking for the Community Market
We’re working to keep downtown accessible for the Community Market and visitors enjoying the square.
You should be able to find parking near:
- The square
- The Superior Court building
- The Tax Commissioner’s Office
PARKING MAP

Download the parking map here:
