City of Jefferson, Georgia

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Jefferson, a 200 year old community, is located in Northeast Georgia about an hour north of Atlanta along Interstate 85. Jefferson has a population of 9,432 and is the county seat of Jackson County with a population of 60,485 (2010 U. S. Census Bureau).

Jefferson, the county seat of Jackson County, is named for President Thomas Jefferson. It is a picturesque community set among the gently rolling hills in the piedmont region of Georgia. The landscape is still doted with small farms and lakes. Jefferson like many small towns in the south has gradually made the transition from agriculture, to textiles, to a balance of commercial and industrial businesses. The City's leadership is working to maintain Jefferson's small town character while strongly encouraging the development of a diverse economy that employs the growing local workforce.

Most people move to Jefferson for economic opportunity, its small town atmosphere, acceptance of newcomers and wholesome environment for raising a family. The Jefferson City School System is highly ranked, year after year, in terms of student achievement and SAT scores. There is a broad range of extra curricular activities and an award winning recreation department for adults and children of all ages.

The city’s most notable historic feature is the Crawford W. Long Museum. Dr. Crawford W. Long performed the first surgery using ether as an anesthetic in Jefferson on March 30, 1842. One of Atlanta’s major hospitals is named after him.

Lunch and Learn, May 24^th from 11:30-1:00 Held at the Public Library, sponsored by Crawford Long Museum Prescription for Personal Safety with Andy Garrison. Bring your own lunch or pre-order lunch for $5.00.

Summer History Camp Explorer’s Camp, (ages 5-8), June 5-8 from 9:30 to 12:30 Discoverer’s Camp (rising 4^th to 7^th) June 12-15 from 10 am to 2:30 pm Pre-registration is required contact the museum at 706-367-5307 for details.

Dog Update - April 30,2012 4PM - The City of Jefferson Police continue to search for four dogs, two brown dogs, one black dog and a red dog. On April 26 the four dogs killed several goats at the detention pond next to Jefferson Academy. On April 27 the four dogs killed several goats on Lawrenceville St. The dogs struck again on April 28, killing another goat on Danielsville St. The dogs are very elusive and appear to be fearful of humans. If seen, please do not attempt to approach. Please call 911!

Karen White (New York Time Bestselling Author) Friday, June 1st, 6 pm @ Jefferson Civic Center Admission is Free

Level Two Drought Status October 8, 2011 UPDATED May 1, 2012

NOTICE! Open burning is prohibited in the city limits! Local Ordinance prohibits open burning even if you obtain a state permit. (Please see link to ordinance)

Link to Local Ordinance-- Chapter 18 Environment and Natural Resources-Section 18.4 Open Burning

VOTER INFORMATION

City of Jefferson Ward Map

City of Jefferson Tree Steward Program and Tree Canopy Cover Tracking Information

City of Jefferson Water System 2010 Water-Quality Report

8/31/2011

FY2012 City of Jefferson Budget Part 1

FY2012 City of Jefferson Budget Part 2

FY2012 City of Jefferson Budget Part 3

FY2012 City of Jefferson Budget Part 4

09/15/2010

FY2011 City of Jefferson Budget