Royston, Georgia

Royston, Georgia
Church Street (SR 17)
Church Street (SR 17)
Flag of Royston, Georgia
Official seal of Royston, Georgia
Location in Franklin County and the state of Georgia
Location in Franklin County and the state of Georgia
Coordinates: 34°17′8″N 83°6′35″W / 34.28556°N 83.10972°W / 34.28556; -83.10972
CountryUnited States
StateGeorgia
CountiesFranklin, Hart, Madison
City of Royston1879
Government
 • MayorKeith Turman
 • City ManagerPending
Area
 • Total
3.30 sq mi (8.54 km2)
 • Land3.28 sq mi (8.50 km2)
 • Water0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2)
Elevation
899 ft (274 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
2,649
 • Density807.62/sq mi (311.78/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
30662
Area code706
FIPS code13-67452[2]
GNIS feature ID0321981[3]
Websitecityofroyston.com

Royston is a city in Franklin, Hart, and Madison counties in the U.S. state of Georgia. The population was 2,649 at the 2020 census.

  1. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 18, 2021.
  2. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  3. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.