Jefferson, Georgia

Jefferson is a city in Jackson County, Georgia, United States. The population was 9,432 at the 2010 census. The city is the county seat of Jackson County.

History

Jefferson was founded in 1800. That same year, the seat of Jackson County was transferred to Jefferson from Clarkesboro. Jefferson was incorporated as a town in 1806 and as a city in 1896.

Geography

Jefferson is located at 34°7′36″N 83°35′25″W / 34.12667°N 83.59028°W / 34.12667; -83.59028 (34.126736, -83.590297). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 19.0 square miles (49 km²), all of it land.

Demographics

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.

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Inside LSU players-only meeting: QB clarity, team goals sought during 'confusing time'

News Graphic 21 Aug 2018

“It was a confusing time for us,” Moreau said ... At that point, LSU had indefinitely suspended two players during preseason camp — including sophomore Tyler Taylor, who was suspended after the program learned he had been arrested for allegedly serving as the getaway driver in the burglary of a Georgia pawn shop ... Rickey Jefferson suffered torn ACL against Cardinals. Assessing Georgia football's running back depth after Zamir White injury ... ....

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Who is LSU's leader? Breakout star? What's the key issue? The Advocate breaks down the essentials

The Advocate & Democrat 21 Aug 2018

LEADER. Junior Devin White, who led the SEC with 133 tackles a year ago, anchors Dave Aranda’s defense from his inside linebacker spot and serves as the unit’s vocal leader. White blossomed into an every-down player last season and could be a first-round draft pick if he enters the NFL draft next spring ... ISSUE ... BREAKOUT PLAYER ... OUTLOOK ... SCHEDULE. Date Opponent Time/TV ... 10.13 Georgia TBD ... Rickey Jefferson suffered torn ACL against Cardinals....

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LSU practice report, Aug. 20, 2018: After attending start of fall classes Monday, Tigers return ...

News Graphic 21 Aug 2018

On the first day of fall classes, the LSU football team returned to the practice field Monday for the first time since Ed Orgeron held his second scrimmage of preseason camp Saturday. The start of practice was delayed for about an hour until 5 p.m ... More from this section. Source. Rickey Jefferson suffered torn ACL against Cardinals. Assessing Georgia football's running back depth after Zamir White injury ... ....

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Albany Area Community Calendar — Aug. 12-20

Albany Herald 18 Aug 2018

Membership includes expert presentations, snacks, social events and field trips to some of southwest Georgia’s best birdwatching spots ... Monday at Southwest Georgia Regional Airport ... Jefferson St., Albany ... There will be a 50/50 raffle drawing to support the Georgia Masonic Children’s Home ... Alumni and supporters in Dougherty, Lee, Worth, Mitchell, Crisp, Terrell and other Southwest Georgia counties invited....

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Wilma M. Stockdale

Herald-Standard 17 Aug 2018

She was born June 4, 1937 in Jefferson, a daughter of the late William and Georgia Ann Bradley Moore. She was a 1957 graduate of Jefferson High School. Wilma was a retired cafeteria worker for the Jefferson-Morgan High School. She was a former resident of Jefferson, where she was a member of the Jefferson Baptist Church....

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Team Preview: Lafayette Hornets

Suwannee Democrat 17 Aug 2018

MAYO — There are few teams in the state with a chance for an undefeated regular season. The Lafayette Hornets are one of the teams that have a distinct chance at running the table during the first 10 games ... In their nine wins, the Hornets' average margin of victory was 27 points ... 2018 Lafayette Football Schedule ... 24 at Brookwood (Georgia) ... 14 at Jefferson County ... ....

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Georgia counties respond to hacking, security threats

Atlanta Journal 16 Aug 2018

But perhaps nothing strikes fear in the hearts of voters in Georgia and across the country more than the notion that their ballots could be changed by hackers ... 1 Ramen noodle heist Georgia ... Clayton resident Timothy Vondell Jefferson said he is most concerned that the loss of political norms in Washington will have an impact on the integrity of voting in Georgia....

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Lady Warriors Prepare for Volleyball Opener

Winner Advocate 16 Aug 2018

The Winner High School volleyball team is excited to start the season. The girls started practice on Thursday and will open the season on the road on Aug. 21 when they travel to Bon Homme. There are 24 girls on the team ... This year’s Lady Warriors will include a new player, Kalla Bertram, who played at Elk Point/Jefferson. Bertram is a sophomore. Also on the team is a foreign exchange student from the country of Georgia ... 21 at Bon Homme ... Aug....

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TJCA co-founder, headmaster resigns

Shelby Star 14 Aug 2018

A founder and longtime headmaster of Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy has resigned.Joe Maimone and his wife, Georgia, founded the charter school in 1998 in Rutherford County. Maimone served as headmaster since the school's opening in the fall of 1999."Rarely does one encounter an individual so dedicated and passionate about education ... ....

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LSU practice report, Aug. 13, 2018: Greedy Williams is back; Clyde Edwards-Helaire among the missing

Floyd County Chronicle 14 Aug 2018

Here are other notes from Monday's session of open practice. ... Hall adds depth to the inside linebacker group after Tyler Taylor was suspended last Wednesday�for his arrest after reportedly serving as the getaway driver in the burglary of a Georgia pawn shop ... Former LSU safety Rickey Jefferson thankful for another shot with Saints ... Alabama, Georgia could be on an SEC collision course _ again; LSU's Devin White named tops ... ....

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String of overnight robberies in DC may be connected

Wtop 12 Aug 2018

WASHINGTON — D.C. police are investigating a string of armed robberies that occurred Saturday night and early Sunday morning near the Georgia Avenue-Petworth Metro station ... At 1.06 a.m. on Sunday, a robbery occurred on the intersection of Georgia Avenue and Jefferson Street Northwest ... Sunday in the intersection of Georgia Avenue and Otis Place Northwest ... in the intersection of Georgia Avenue and Princeton Place Northwest ... © 2018 WTOP ... ....

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Albany Herald 12 Aug 2018

Membership includes expert presentations, snacks, social events and field trips to some of southwest Georgia's best birdwatching spots ... Monday at Southwest Georgia Regional Airport ... Jefferson St., Albany ... There will be a 50/50 raffle drawing to support the Georgia Masonic Children's Home ... Alumni and supporters in Dougherty, Lee, Worth, Mitchell, Crisp, Terrell and other Southwest Georgia counties invited....

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Fun Things to do in Boston

Boston Voyager 12 Aug 2018

The editorial team shares some of the most noteworthy events in Boston over the next few weeks ... Journey ... Jordan Terrell Carter, better known by his stage name Playboi Carti, is an American rapper, record producer, and songwriter from Atlanta, Georgia ... Brantley Keith Gilbert is an American country singer, songwriter and record producer from Jefferson, Georgia ... Collective Soul is an American rock band originally from Stockbridge, Georgia ... ....

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