Franklin is the county seat of Heard County, set on the Chattahoochee River about 25 miles west of Newnan by way of GA-34 and US 27. Shocking Electric Solutions, Inc. provides licensed residential electrical service to Franklin homeowners from our office at 1002 Highway 16 W, Suite A, in Newnan. Call (678) 552-9399, text (470) 516-7261, or book online.
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A Rural County Seat on the Chattahoochee
Heard County is one of the most rural counties in west Georgia, and Franklin is its small county seat, with the Heard County Courthouse at the center of town and the Chattahoochee River at its edge. Outside downtown, homes are spread across farmland and woods, many with outbuildings, wells and long driveways. Older farmhouses, mid-century brick ranches and newer homes on acreage all sit within a few miles of each other.
A rural service area means some calls are about keeping the basics working through storms: generator connections, surge protection and service equipment that has been out in the weather for decades.
What We Fix and Install in Franklin
- Electrical troubleshooting and repairs when breakers trip or part of the house goes dead
- Weathered meter bases and service masts. See service upgrades
- panel upgrades for fuse boxes and full panels
- generator transfer switches for portable and standby generators
- Whole-home surge protection
- exterior flood lights and barn lighting
Backup Power for Rural Heard County
When an outage hits a rural road, it can take longer to restore than in town. That is why generator hookups are one of the most useful upgrades for Franklin-area homes. For a portable generator, we install an exterior inlet with an interlock or manual transfer switch so you can safely run selected circuits. For standby generators, we handle the electrical side, including the automatic transfer switch, and confirm your panel and service can support it. Never back-feed a house through a dryer outlet: it can injure utility crews and damage equipment.
Permits and Utilities
Electrical permits for Franklin-area homes are handled by the City of Franklin inside city limits or by Heard County outside them. Power may come from Diverse Power, Georgia Power or another provider depending on your address, so check your bill. We coordinate disconnects and meter work with your utility and pull the permits our work requires.
Franklin Electrical FAQ
How far is Franklin from your office?
About 25 miles, roughly a 35-minute drive west from our Newnan office.
Can you install a generator hookup at my Franklin home?
Yes. We install generator inlets with interlocks or transfer switches for portable generators and automatic transfer switches for standby units.
My meter base is rusted and pulling away from the house. Can you fix it?
Yes. We replace damaged meter bases and service masts and coordinate the disconnect and reconnect with your utility.
Do I need a permit for electrical work in Franklin?
Most panel, service and new-circuit work does. The City of Franklin handles addresses inside city limits and Heard County handles the rest. We pull the permits our work requires.
Do you install surge protection?
Yes. A whole-home surge protector at the panel helps protect appliances, HVAC equipment and electronics from surges during storms.
Are estimates free in Franklin?
Yes. Estimates are free. Call (678) 552-9399 or text (470) 516-7261 to set one up.
Is your work warrantied?
Yes. Our workmanship carries a 2-year warranty.
Need an electrician in Franklin? Call or text a licensed local electrician.
Free estimates · GA License EN216120 · Mon–Fri 8–5
Older Service Equipment in Franklin Homes
Meter bases, service masts and outdoor disconnects take decades of sun, rain and storms. Signs of trouble include a leaning mast, rust or gaps around the meter base, wires pulling away from the house, or lights that dim and surge across the whole house. Those problems sit on the utility side of your main breaker, so they need a licensed electrician and coordination with the power company.
We replace damaged service equipment, upgrade undersized services, and can add a meter main with a built-in disconnect, which also makes a later generator or panel upgrade simpler.
Coming Out to Franklin
Franklin is about 25 miles from our Newnan office. When we arrive, we diagnose first, give you a clear recommendation and price, and only start work once you agree. Electrical emergencies can happen anytime; call us and we will get you on the schedule as quickly as we can.
A Licensed Electrician for Franklin Homes
Shocking Electric Solutions, Inc. is a locally owned residential electrical contractor based in Newnan, in business since 2008 and IBEW Local 613 trained since 2002. We hold Georgia electrical contractor license EN216120 (Class II Unrestricted), are rated 4.9 stars from 150 Google reviews, offer free estimates, and back our workmanship with a 2-year warranty. Done Right The First Time.
Other Towns We Serve Nearby
From Franklin we also cover:
- Electrician Newnan, GA
- Electrician Whitesburg, GA
- Electrician Carrollton, GA
- Electrician Hogansville, GA
- Electrician LaGrange, GA
- All service areas
Get an Electrician to Franklin
Our work carries a 2-year warranty. Call (678) 552-9399, text (470) 516-7261, or book online. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 to 5.