Jefferson, Georgia
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| Jefferson, Georgia | |
| Nickname: J-Town | |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Georgia |
| County | Jackson |
| Government | |
| - Type | Mayor/City Council |
| - Mayor | Jim Joiner |
| - City Manager | John Ward |
| - City Councilmen | Steve Kinney, David Varnedoe, C.D. Kidd, Randall "Bosie" Griffith, Roy Plott |
| Area | |
| - Total | 19 sq mi (49.1 km²) |
| - Land | 19 sq mi (49.1 km²) |
| - Water | 0 sq mi (0 km²) |
| Elevation | 751 ft (229 m) |
| Population (2000: 2006) | |
| - Total | 3,825: 6,456 |
| - Density | 201.3/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] |
Jefferson is a city in Jackson County, Georgia, United States. The population was 3,825 at the 2000 census. The city is the county seat of Jackson County[3].
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[edit] Geography
Jefferson is located at (34.126736, -83.590297)[4].
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 19.0 square miles (49.2 km²), all of it land.
[edit] Demographics
As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 3,825 people, 1,415 households, and 1,047 families residing in the city. The population density was 201.6 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, 15.6% 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. About 12.5% of families and 15.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 21.8% 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/
[edit] 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
[edit] References
- ^ a b American FactFinder. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
- ^ US Board on Geographic Names. United States Geological Survey (2007-10-25). Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
- ^ Find a County. National Association of Counties. Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
- ^ US Gazetteer files: 2000 and 1990. United States Census Bureau (2005-05-03). Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
[edit] External links
- Jefferson, Georgia is at coordinates Coordinates:
- City website
- The Jackson Herald
- Jefferson Parks & Recreation
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