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THE FACTS
- Population: 46,998
- Property tax per $1,000: $28.48
- Average cost of new home: $135,000
- Tax Commissioner: 706-367-6326
- On the web at: jacksoncountygov.com
Jackson County is an area on the move. About an hour outside of Atlanta on I-85, the municipalities in this county have embraced new business and industry. This commitment to growing their communities is evidenced by thriving industrial parks and industry that includes companies such as Toyota's distribution center for the Southeast, Gold Kist, Inc., Mount Vernon Mills, J.M. Huber Corp., Solartech (kitchen cabinets and computer furniture), Commerce plastics and the Roper Pump Company. Combine that with three very popular outlet malls, and Jackson County is a consistent destination for consumers and business owners alike.
As you wander through the city of Commerce's gorgeously restored downtown buildings, you'll see that they look much the same as they did many decades ago when the were immortalized by Olive Ann Burns' Cold Sassy Tree. As one of Georgia's 41 selected Main Street cities, Commerce's motto is Preserving the past while moving toward the future. That motto is clearly reinforced by progressive schools, quality housing and mover-friendly communities.
Education
Public Schols
Jackson.k12.ga.us
Board of Education
706-367-5151
Elementary schools 5
Middle schools 3
High schools 1
Pupil/Teacher ratio avg. 15:1
Per-pupil expenditures $6,554
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Avg. SAT Scores
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Verbal
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Math
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| Jackson County |
511 |
503 |
| Georgia |
497 |
496 |
| National |
508 |
520 |
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NRT (Norm Referenced Test) Scores
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Reading
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Math
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Language
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Social Studies
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Science
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| Jackson |
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| 3rd Grade |
47%
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39%
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| 8th Grade |
46%
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41%
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50%
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41%
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46%
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| Georgia |
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| 3rd Grade |
45%
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42%
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| 8th Grade |
48%
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42%
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53%
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47%
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46%
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Commerce City Schools
Board of Education
706-335-5500
Elementary schools 1
Middle schools 1
High schools 1
Pupil/Teacher ratio avg 16:1
Per-pupil expenditures: $5,944
School and bus assignment information:
706-335-5500
Avg, SAT Scores
City of Verbal Math
Commerce 485 468
Georgia 497 496
National 508 520
Avg. Norm-Referenced Test (NRT) Scores
3rd Grade Commerce City Georgia
Reading 47% 45%
Math 39% 42%
8th Grade
Reading 46% 48%
Math 41% 42%
Language 50% 53%
Social Studies 41% 47%
Science 46% 46%
Medical
Ambulance Service/Emergency: 911
Poison: 911
Jackson County Fire: 911
Jackson County Police: 911
Rescue: 911
Commerce Health Clinic
1527 South Elm Street
Commerce, GA 30529
706-335-3895
Northeast Georgia Regions Board
236 Industrial Park Dr.
Commerce, GA
BJC Medical Center
70 Medical Center Drive
Commerce, GA 30529
706-335-1000 * bjcmc.org
Utilities
Electricity
City of Commerce 706-335-4200
Georgia Power 888-660-5890
Deposit: based on credit
georgiapower.com
Jackson EMC
850 Commerce Highway
Jefferson, GA
706-367-5281 * jacksonemc.com
Charles E. Hill Electric Co.
2729 Highway 441 S
Commerce, GA 30529
706-757-2536
Gas
For information on establishing your gas connection and the deregulation of the natural gas market in Georgia with a listing of the
residential gas providers, see our utility connection guide.
Triple L Gas Co.
1951 Bill Wright Rd.
Jefferson, GA 30549
706-367-8782
Water
Commerce New Water Works Dept
545 Cedar Dr.
Commerce, GA 30529
706-335-4200
Jefferson Waterworks Dept.
320 Kissam St.
Jefferson, GA
706-367-5121
Commerce Light and Water Dept.
27 Sycamore St.
Commerce, GA
706-335-3164
Garbage
R & W Sanitation
193 Rock Forge Rd.
Jefferson, GA
706-335-3164
Cable
Adelphia 770-307-4991
Libraries
Jackson County Public Library
Commerce Public Library
1344 S Broad St.
Commerce, GA 30529
706-335-5946
Jefferson Public Library
379 Old Pendergrass Rd.
Jefferson, GA 30549
706-367-8012
Post Office
usps.gov
Commerce Post Office 30529
424 Little Street
Commerce, GA 30529
706-335-3566
Jefferson Post Office 30549
216 Lee St.
Jefferson, GA
706-367-8264
Newspaper
The Jackson Herald
P.O. Box 908
33 Lee Street
Jefferson, GA 30549
706-367-5233 * mainstreetnews.com
The Commerce News
P.O. Box 908
33 Lee Street
Jefferson, GA 30549
706-367-5233 * mainstreetnews.com
Car Tag & License
License Tag Location
Contact the Jackson County Tag Dept at: 706-367-6320
Jackson County Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 1444
1655 South Elm Street
Commerce, GA 30529
706-335-1896 * jacksoncountyga.com
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