Jefferson Fire Dept

05/26/2026

Event extended (area). Flood Watch from 5/26/2026 12:14 AM to 11:00 PM EDT for 30549.

FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.

* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central,
northeast, and west central Georgia, including the following
counties, in central Georgia, Butts, Jasper and Putnam. In east
central Georgia, Greene. In north central Georgia, Barrow, Clayton,
DeKalb, Fayette, Gwinnett, Henry, Morgan, Newton, Rockdale and
Walton. In northeast Georgia, Banks, Clarke, Jackson, Madison,
Oconee and Oglethorpe. In west central Georgia, Spalding.

* WHEN...Through this evening.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Multiple rounds of rainfall are expected to move across the area
through late today. An anomalously moist environment will persist
over north Georgia, resulting in high rain rates and increased
chances for flash flooding. Convective rainfall (showers and
thunderstorms) may repeatedly train over areas, and have locally
high enough rainfall rates to induce flash flooding in urban
areas and areas with poor drainage, as well as creeks and streams
prone to flash flooding.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.

05/24/2026

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05/24/2026

As tomorrow is Memorial Day, we pause to honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. Their courage, dedication, and selflessness will never be forgotten.

On behalf of the Jefferson Fire Department, we honor and remember all fallen heroes who gave their lives protecting the freedoms we enjoy every day.

As you spend time with family and friends this holiday weekend, please take a moment to reflect on the true meaning of Memorial Day and remember those who paid the ultimate sacrifice.🇺🇸

05/24/2026

SPSFFC from 5/24/2026 4:17 AM to 10:00 AM EDT for 30549: PATCHY DENSE FOG THIS MORNING ACROSS PORTIONS OF NOR... https://inws.ncep.noaa.gov/a/a.php?i=128033127

05/23/2026

Congratulations, Jefferson High School Class of 2026! 🎓✨

We are proud to celebrate all of the graduates tonight, especially the sons and daughters of our firefighters. Watching these young men and women reach this milestone is truly special for our department and community.

Your hard work, dedication, and perseverance have paid off, and we cannot wait to see what the future holds for each of you.
Congratulations and best wishes on this next chapter! 🚒❤️

05/22/2026

GEMA/HS Alert: Jackson All Hazards

A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southeastern Banks, northeastern Jackson and northwestern Madison Counties through 230 PM EDT
Special Weather Statement issued May 22 at 2:17PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
At 217 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Commerce, moving
northeast at 10 mph.

HAZARD...40 to 50 mph wind, up to penny sized hail and frequent
cloud to ground lightning.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of
light, unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include...
Commerce and Pocataligo.
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear
thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.

05/22/2026

🎓 Jefferson High School Class of 2026 Graduation Update!! 🎓

Please note the graduation ceremony has been moved to The Arena at JHS due to weather concerns.

After careful consideration of our graduates and guests and due to the unpredictable nature of tonight’s weather, the Class of 2026 graduation ceremony has been relocated into the JHS Arena on the JHS campus.
The ceremony will be streamed live at two different links (the stream is the same at both links). Both links will be available in the first comment on this post. Links are also available on the Jefferson City Schools Website.

Students received 6 tickets at graduation practice today. We are unable to provide more tickets, and lost tickets cannot be replaced. Tickets will be checked at the door.

Doors will open at 7:00pm. Individuals may not save seats for others; please keep this in mind as you arrive.

Please remember this was not our first choice, but that our priority is to provide a safe, high-quality ceremony for our students that will provide them with a memorable capstone to their time in high school. Everyone is going to work together to make this a wonderful evening to remember.

05/22/2026

⚠️ Weather update for Friday & Memorial Day Weekend ⚠️

Jefferson and Jackson County residents should prepare for periods of heavy rain and thunderstorms beginning Friday afternoon and continuing through the holiday weekend.

⛈️ WHAT TO EXPECT:

• Scattered to widespread thunderstorms Friday afternoon and evening
• Heavy rainfall with localized flash flooding possible
• Gusty to damaging winds
• Frequent lightning

🌧️ Rainfall totals of 1–3 inches are expected through Sunday morning, with isolated areas potentially seeing higher amounts.

🕛 TIMING: Friday Afternoon through Friday Night
(12 PM – Midnight)

📍 Areas across north Georgia, especially northeast Georgia, could experience flooding concerns. Rain chances will continue through Memorial Day and into early next week.

⚠️ SAFETY REMINDERS: • Never drive through flooded roadways

• Use caution near creeks, streams, and low-lying areas
• Secure outdoor items that could be blown around by strong winds
• Have multiple ways to receive weather alerts
• Outdoor plans may be interrupted by lightning and heavy rain

Please stay weather aware this weekend and continue monitoring forecasts for updates.

05/22/2026

Beautiful quiet Thursday evening in Jefferson. We hope everyone has a great long weekend! 🚒

05/20/2026

🚑Happy EMS Week! 🚑

The Jefferson Fire Department would like to recognize and thank the dedicated men and women of Jackson County EMS for their unwavering commitment to serving our community.

We are proud to stand beside you in serving Jackson County.

Thank you for always answering the call.
We appreciate all that you do!