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After much fierce
competition, the entry forms have been checked and rechecked and the winners have been declared...The Dennis Bagwell Family--Dennis,
Diana, Savana and Emily! They correctly identified all 20 of the architectural featured located in Jefferson's six Historic
Districts. Diana recounts their adventure: "Our family set
out one warm weeknight, with dog in tow. Or goal was to spend some simple family time together exploring our town, by
participating in this historical scavenger hunt. (Oh, and to get an ice cream treat. It was a warm night
after all.) We spent a couple of hours walking and driving around town in order to finish the hunt. Some objects
were a little harder than others, and some we knew immediately. Everyone helped think about them, look for them,
and point them out. We didnt get our ice cream, but we completed the hunt in that one night. It
was fun to find them all, and know that we got them all correct. Winning the $100 gift card is an added bonus.
Thank you!" Look for more fun and historical games next May during National Historic Preservation
Month!
"A
telephone from this place to Athens is being talked up" The Jackson Herald
Friday November 24, 1882
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Long recognized as an invaluable cultural and social resource,
our historic heritage can also be a powerful economic engine. Properly preserved and utilized, Georgia's Historic Hometowns
invite tourism, investment and jobs. Our goal as custodians is to promote and insure the healthy future of Jefferson
through education and the proper restoration and preservation our Historic Districts.
Jefferson's Historic Districts
At
the time of Jefferson's founding, the city limits were defined as "three-fourths of a mile in every direction from the
center of the town square". Most of our historic homes and buildings lie within this orginal area.
Jefferson's Historic
Districts are The Martin Cooley District, The Washington, Lawrenceville District,
the Oak Avenue District, the Downtown District, Paradise Cemetery District, and the Woodbine Cemetary District.
Buying a Historic Property
If
you are considering buying a home or business lying with in one of Jefferson's Historic Districts, a Certificate of
Appropriateness must be obtained from the Jefferson Historic Preservation Commission before any changes to the exterior of
the property may begin. Building permits cannot be issued without a COA.
Applications
for COAs, design guidelines and building permits are available in The Quad Cities Planning Office at the rear of City Hall.
More Information....
Design Guidelines were established
in 1986 by the Jefferson Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) to assist property owners with restoration, maintenance and
new construction in our historic districts.
Design Guidelines as well as the Jefferson LUMC (Land use Management Code) are available online on the City
of Jefferson website. Other valuable information and facts can be found on The Georgia Historic Trust and Georgia
Dept. of Community Affairs web pages.
Your
HPC Hearing Once
you have obtained your COA a hearing before The Jefferson HPC will be scheduled for you. This meeting is your opportunity
explain and outline the changes you desire to make to your historic site or property to those chosen by the City to insure
compliance with our HPC Guidelines. Any concerns the HPC has will be voiced and if necessary changes suggested. The HPC is
there to help you protect, preserve and increase the value of your investment. Be sure to bring any supporting photos
or documents you did not provide with your COA application.
Jefferson Historic Preservation Commission Members:
Christy Johnson, Chair Don Kupis, Vice-Chair Len Sturkie,
Secretary Brian Mitsdarffer Nick Bledsoe
Email Jefferson's Historic Preservation Commission
City of Jefferson website
Georgia Department of Community Affairs
Georgia Historic Trust Foundation
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