JeffersonGeorgia
Jefferson is a city and the county seat of Jackson County, Georgia, United States. The population was 13,233 at the 2020 census, up from 9,432 at the 2010 census.
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About Jefferson
Jefferson is a close-knit town in northern Georgia counting 16,459 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, Jefferson is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 23 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 716 residents per square mile.
📰 Jefferson News Today
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Jefferson Unique
- One of 17 places in the US named Jefferson — but the Georgia one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in northern Georgia, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Georgia — one of 675 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 16,459.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Jefferson
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Crawford W Long Medical Museum · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Jefferson
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Jefferson
- Gum Springs Elementary School
- Jefferson Academy
- Jefferson Elementary School
- Jefferson High School
- Jefferson Middle School
- West Jackson Middle School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.