Jefferson, Georgia
Nickname: J-Town
Location in Jackson County and the state of Georgia
Coordinates: 34°7′36″N 83°35′25″W / 34.12667, -83.59028
Country	United States
State	Georgia
County	Jackson
Government
- Type	Mayor/City Council
- Mayor	Jim Joiner
- City Manager	John Ward
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Area
- Total	19 sq mi (49. Area is a Quantity expressing the two- Dimensional size of a defined part of a Surface, typically a region bounded by a closed Curve. The square mile is an imperial and US unit of Area equal the area of a square of one statute mile. 1 km²)
- Land	19 sq mi (49. Square Kilometre ( US spelling square kilometer) symbol km2, is a decimal multiple of the SI unit of 1 km²)
- Water	0 sq mi (0 km²)
Elevation	751 ft (229 m)
Population (2000: 2006)
- Total	3,825: 6,456
- Density	201. The elevation of a Geographic location is its height above a fixed reference point often the mean sea level. A foot (plural feet or foot; symbol or abbreviation ft or sometimes &prime – the prime symbol) is a non-SI unit The metre or meter is a unit of Length. It is the basic unit of Length in the Metric system and in the International Population density (in agriculture standing stock and Standing crop) is a measurement of Population per unit area or unit volume 3/sq mi (77. 9/km²)
Time zone	Eastern (EST) (UTC-5)
- Summer (DST)	EDT (UTC-4)
ZIP code	30549
Area code(s)	706
FIPS code	13-41988[1]
GNIS feature ID	0356332[2]

View of the north side of the square. The Eastern Time Zone ( ET) of the Western Hemisphere falls mostly along the east coast of North America and the west coast of South America UTC−5 is the Time offset used in the North American Eastern Time Zone during Standard time and in the North American Central Time Zone during Daylight saving time ( DST UTC−4 is the Time offset used in the Atlantic Standard Time Zone in Canada in winter and the North American Eastern Time Zone during The ZIP code is the system of Postal codes used by the United States Postal Service (USPS A telephone numbering plan is a plan for allocating Telephone number ranges to countries regions areas and exchanges and to non-fixed telephone networks In the NANP, area code 706 covers all of northern Georgia outside of Metro Atlanta. Federal Information Processing Standards ( FIPS) are publicly announced standards developed by the United States Federal government for use by all non-military The Geographic Names Information System ( GNIS) is a database that contains name and locative information about more than two million physical and cultural features located throughout

View towards the east side of the square showing the Confederate Memorial and the highway leading to Commerce, Georgia.

View of the south east side of the square with shops and parking.

Jefferson is a city in Jackson County, Georgia, United States. Jackson County is a County located in the US state of Georgia. The State of Georgia ( is a state in the United States and was one of the original Thirteen Colonies that revolted against British rule The United States of America —commonly referred to as the The population was 3,825 at the 2000 census. The city is the county seat of Jackson County^[3]. A county seat is a term for an Administrative center for a County, primarily used in the United States. Jackson County is a County located in the US state of Georgia.

Geography

Jefferson is located at 34°7′36″N, 83°35′25″W (34. 126736, -83. 590297)^[4].

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 19. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title) is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census 0 square miles (49. The square mile is an imperial and US unit of Area equal the area of a square of one statute mile. 2 km²), all of it land. Square Kilometre ( US spelling square kilometer) symbol km2, is a decimal multiple of the SI unit of

Demographics

View of Jefferson downtown square looking north towards the Jackson County Courthouse.

As of the census^[1] of 2000, there were 3,825 people, 1,415 households, and 1,047 families residing in the city. A census is the procedure of acquiring information about every member of a given population The population density was 201. Population density (in agriculture standing stock and Standing crop) is a measurement of Population per unit area or unit volume 6 people per square mile (77. 8/km²). There were 1,522 housing units at an average density of 80. 2/sq mi (31. 0/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 80. 44% White, 16. 05% African American, 1. 20% Asian, 1. 15% from other races, and 1. 15% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4. 21% of the population.

There were 1,415 households out of which 37. 2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55. 0% were married couples living together, 15. NOTICE TO WOULD-BE ROMEOS ************** 6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26. 0% were non-families. 23. 3% of all households were made up of individuals and 9. 2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2. 67 and the average family size was 3. 15.

In the city the population was spread out with 28. 1% under the age of 18, 8. 0% from 18 to 24, 30. 1% from 25 to 44, 21. 4% from 45 to 64, and 12. 5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 88. 7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84. 0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $41,146, and the median income for a family was $46,755. Males had a median income of $33,512 versus $25,250 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,456. Per capita income means how much each individual receives in monetary terms of the yearly income generated in the country About 12. 5% of families and 15. 2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 21. The poverty threshold, or poverty line, is the minimum level of Income deemed necessary to achieve an adequate Standard of living in a given country 8% of those under age 18 and 10. 8% of those age 65 or over.

Growth over the last 6 years has been incredible in the City of Jefferson. The overall population has grown 59% from 2000 to 2006 (6,456): http://factfinder.census.gov/

Recreation Department

Jefferson is the proud owner of one the finest recreation organizations in the State of Georgia. Winner of the 2006 GRPA (Georgia Recreation and Parks Association) State Agency of the Year Award (agencies serving fewer than 10,000 people), the Jefferson Recreation Department operates activities and facilities year round to benefit all demographics of the City's population. (cite: www. grpa. org)

The City of Jefferson, behind the leadership of second-term Mayor, Jim Joiner, saw a $7 million bond pass in 2004 that would be the official beginning of the creation of what has become known as the crown jewel of the City's departments. Serving over 5,000 participants in a calendar year Jefferson Parks & Recreation is known around the State as a trend-setter on both the programming and educational levels.

Department Director, Ben H. Dillard III; CPRP, was responsible for implementing a mandatory Parent Orientation program in 2006 that has markedly improved the ideal atmosphere necessary for youth programming to blossom. In addition, under Dillard's leadership, the Jefferson Recreation Advisory Board implemented the Zero Tolerance Policy in the Summer of 2006. The ZTP provides the appropriate authority for department employees to reprimand and discipline unruly behavior by coaches, parents or players. (cite: www. jeffersonrec. com)

JPRD is made up of seven full time employees, 40+ part time employees and annual 500+ volunteers. JPRD is a member of the National Recreation and Park Association (www. nrpa. org), Georgia Recreation and Park Association (www. grpa. org) and associates, athletically, with the following organizations/associations: Dizzy Dean Baseball, Inc. (www. dizzydeanga. org), Amateur Softball Association (www. asasoftball. com), USA Track and Field (www. USATF. org), Georgia State Soccer Association (www. gasoccer. com), GRPA, North Georgia Swim League (www. ngsl. net) and the North Georgia Youth Football Association (www. leaguelineup. com/ngyfa).

JPRD currently offers the following sports/programs: Spring Baseball, Fall Baseball, Spring Softball, Fall Softball, Spring Tee Ball, Fall Tee Ball, Spring Soccer, Fall Soccer, Track & Field, Swimming, Cross Country, Tackle Football, Flag Football, Adult Softball, Basketball (youth), Jazzercise, Twirling, Martial Arts (self defense), Summer Camps, After School Program and WOW Boot Camp

References

1. ^ ^{a b} American FactFinder. United States Census Bureau. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title) is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census Retrieved on 2008-01-31. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1504 - France cedes Naples to Aragon. 1606 - Gunpowder Plot: Guy Fawkes
2. ^ US Board on Geographic Names. United States Geological Survey (2007-10-25). The United States Geological Survey ( USGS) is a scientific agency of the United States government. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1147 - The Portuguese, under Afonso I, and Crusaders from England and Flanders conquer Lisbon after a Retrieved on 2008-01-31. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1504 - France cedes Naples to Aragon. 1606 - Gunpowder Plot: Guy Fawkes
3. ^ Find a County. National Association of Counties. Retrieved on 2008-01-31. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1504 - France cedes Naples to Aragon. 1606 - Gunpowder Plot: Guy Fawkes
4. ^ US Gazetteer files: 2000 and 1990. United States Census Bureau (2005-05-03). The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title) is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1491 - Kongo monarch Nkuwu Nzinga is baptised by Portuguese missionaries adopting the baptismal name of João Retrieved on 2008-01-31. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1504 - France cedes Naples to Aragon. 1606 - Gunpowder Plot: Guy Fawkes

External links

• Jefferson, Georgia is at coordinates 34°07′36″N 83°35′25″W / 34.126736, -83.590297 (Jefferson, Georgia)Coordinates: 34°07′36″N 83°35′25″W / 34.126736, -83.590297 (Jefferson, Georgia)
• City website
• The Jackson Herald
• Jefferson Parks & Recreation