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Jefferson

Jefferson is the county seat of Jackson County and its residents consider it a hidden gem. Located right between Gainesville and Athens, Jefferson is conveniently located for a commute to either of the nearby metropolises. Here, you’ll find plenty of spacious single-family houses in golf and country club communities with great amenities, including pools, tennis courts, and of course, golf courses. There are also houses available separate from the subdivisions, many on substantial acreage. Most residences here are new construction and there are often opportunities to customize the details or even to build a new house from the ground up. There’s a small downtown with a handful of local independent eateries, plus a few supermarkets nearby. For a larger selection of dining and shopping, it’s about a half hour drive to either Gainesville or Athens.

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Living in Jackson County

Located next to Athens-Clarke County, Jackson County is Athens’ rural sibling, boasting plenty of space to spread out and find your bliss. Jackson County is considered a part of the greater Atlanta region, with the drive being anywhere between an hour to two hours to Atlanta. Closer to home, Jackson County locals like to stop by Commerce to shop at Tanger Outlets and Commerce Crossing. You might also recognize Commerce from its depiction in Olive Ann Burns’s Cold Sassy Tree, where Commerce was fictionalized as the titular Cold Sassy. Horschton (say “HOOSH-ton” like the locals) borders Hall County and is generally considered a suburb of Gainesville. The most well-known town is county seat Jefferson, but all of Jackson County is growing rapidly, as Georgians search for more space outside larger cities like Athens and Atlanta.