Jefferson, Ga. Police Department

Jefferson, Ga. Police Department State Certified Police Agency We also hope that it will assist us in performing our duties with the help of the public.

This page is intended to keep the citizens of Jefferson informed of traffic updates, current events, and developing details that are occurring throughout the city of Jefferson at any given time. For all other inquiries, please contact our department or visit our website.

06/02/2026

+++++UPDATE - The subject was identified and, thanks to a tip from a citizen, successfully taken into custody by our patrol division officers+++++

+++++Patrol units are currently looking for a black male subject in the woods near the quarries on New Salem Church Rd. He was last seen wearing a white tank top and blue shorts with printing on them. The subject was involved in an assault call near the Wendy’s. There is a K9 helping in the search. If you see anybody matching this description please call 911.+++++

On Memorial Day, we remember and honor all of the brave men and women of our military who gave their all in service to t...
05/25/2026

On Memorial Day, we remember and honor all of the brave men and women of our military who gave their all in service to this great country. Their sacrifice is not forgotten. Never forget…….freedom isn’t free. 🇺🇸

🖤🖤💚🖤🖤

Senior Walk!!  Congratulations Class of 2026!!❤️ ❤️ 🐉 💙💙
05/20/2026

Senior Walk!!

Congratulations Class of 2026!!

❤️ ❤️ 🐉 💙💙

04/27/2026

+++++UPDATE 2025 HOURS - The investigation has concluded. RaceTrac has been advised it is safe to resume normal business operations. We’d like to thank Athens-Clarke County Police Department, Jackson County Sheriff's Office, Jefferson Fire Dept, Hall County Sheriff's Office & the GBI for their assistance with the investigation.

The RaceTrac gas station at US Hwy 129 and Hog Mountain Rd is temporarily closed due to an ongoing investigation that stemmed from a vehicle pursuit. A subject who has felony warrants for his arrest out of Hall County is in custody and no injures have occurred at this time. We will update further as more information becomes available.+++++

03/17/2026

Someone just dropped off a ring they found at the Carriage house restaurant. If you lost a ring please come by the Jefferson Police Department and pick it up. You will need to describe it before we can release it.

Thank you

03/05/2026

UPDATE 3/5/26: Subject has been located.

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The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office is seeking assistance in locating Logan John Brooks, 24, who has special needs. He was last seen on March 4th around 6:30 p.m. in the Ivy Creek Drive area of Nicholson.

Logan has a scar on his right shoulder and was last seen wearing a navy blue “Duck Dynasty” hoodie and blue jeans. He left on foot with no known direction of travel and does not have his cell phone.

If you know Logan’s whereabouts, please call 911.n

02/15/2026

Today, we thank our School Resource Officers who help keep our campuses safe and welcoming. We are proud to partner with the Jefferson, Ga. Police Department to have dedicated SROs serving our schools.

Thank you to Scott DeForest, Phillip Cofield and Josiah Davenport for the care, guidance and protection you provide to our students and staff each day. We appreciate all you do to support a safe learning environment.


Jefferson High School Jefferson Middle School Jefferson Academy Jefferson Elementary School Center for Early Learning

🤷‍♂️Fire truck lights are red…..🔴Police vehicle lights are blue…..🔵Jefferson Fire Dept’s post doesn’t even rhyme…..👎& if...
02/14/2026

🤷‍♂️

Fire truck lights are red…..🔴

Police vehicle lights are blue…..🔵

Jefferson Fire Dept’s post doesn’t even rhyme…..👎

& if they think they run anything in our county or city they’ve all lost their minds over there too 😎

Honestly though, Happy Valentine’s (made up fake holiday) Day to all of you! Please don’t forget to give your significant other some sort of gift so we don’t have to respond to a bunch of domestic disputes later this evening. 🤞

Stay safe out there y’all!

💙💘🚔💘💙

Roses are red 🌹
Our engines are louder 🚒
When it comes to teamwork…
We just work harder 😉

Happy Valentine’s Day to our public safety “competition”:
🚔 Jackson County Sheriff's Office
🚔 Jefferson, Ga. Police Department
🚔 Pendergrass Police Department
🚔 Arcade Police Department
🚒 West Jackson Fire Department
🚒 Harrisburg Volunteer Fire Department
🚒 Jackson Trail Fire Department
🚒 Arcade Fire Department
🚒 North Jackson Fire Department

We may bring the heat 🔥

But we know y’all can’t resist the spotlight either 😎

So here’s the deal…

💘 💘

You have 24 hours to:
1️⃣ Post your Valentine’s shoutout
2️⃣ Tag another agency
3️⃣ Or admit Fire runs this county 😏🔥

No pressure.

Just public bragging rights.

Clock’s ticking… ⏳
Tag — you’re it.

We’d like to thank our friends at Jefferson Kroger for recently bringing our officers a whole bunch of snacks and treats...
02/13/2026

We’d like to thank our friends at Jefferson Kroger for recently bringing our officers a whole bunch of snacks and treats! We appreciate y’all thinking of us! 😊

We’d also like to thank all those who assisted yesterday.
02/05/2026

We’d also like to thank all those who assisted yesterday.

Jackson County, GA (February 4, 2026) - At the request of the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, GBI agents are investigating a death in Jackson County.

Address

1010 Washington Street
Jefferson, GA
30549

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 4pm

Telephone

+17063675231

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