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You’ll find this blog to be a wealth of information, covering everything from local market statistics and home values to community happenings, events, and hot spots. That’s because I care about the community and want to help you find your place in it. Please reach out if you have any questions at all. I’d love to talk with you!

May 27, 2026

2026 Summer Camps & VBS

Looking for fun activities for your kiddos this summer? Look no further! Below is the list compiled from the community of all of the options for fun summer camps, VBS, and other activities!

 "Full Time" Camps for School-Age Kids

Other Daytime Camps

Vacation Bible School

Daytime

Evening

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Sept. 30, 2025

JaxCo Fright Fight 2025

Inaugural Year of the JaxCo Fright Fight! We have some incredible Halloween displays across Jackson County, so here's your chance to view them all & vote on the best!

Voting will be superlative-style, where you can vote for multiple houses for each category. The 5 categories are:

🎃 "Spookiest Spectacle": For the decorations that give us just the right kind of chills.
👑 "Pumpkin Perfection": Awarded to the home with the best pumpkin display- carved, painted, or piled high!
✨ "Most BOO-tiful": For the prettiest, sparkliest, or most magical decorations on the block.
🧙 "Witchin’ It Up Award": For the most creative or imaginative Halloween theme —bonus points for clever ideas!
👻 "Happy Haunt Award": The most fun and festive house perfect for trick-or-treaters of all ages!

Voting is NOW OPEN: https://forms.gle/S53oVPW2mRqRgz4K9

Check out the map below with all of the addresses (compiled by the group, so let me know if there are any that are not decorated by October 15th):


JaxCoFrightFight_2025 by sarahmprouty

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Sept. 2, 2025

JaxCo Fall Fun Guide

Looking for ideas for fun fall activities happening in & around Jackson County, Georgia? Check out this guide of the best of the best activities!

To get a copy of this guide e-mailed to you as a PDF for easy saving/printing, CLICK HERE

How to Use: Below is an embedded guide! Clicking on the right of the photo below should allow you to turn from page to page. If not, hover over the image and look at the bottom for the option to advance pages. There are 5 total pages!

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May 28, 2025

Summer Farmers Markets

On the hunt for local goods and produce this summer? Don't miss the opportunity for the FRESHEST and MOST LOCAL goods at one of the many summer farmers markets!

 

Jefferson: Tuesdays from 3:30-6PM

Braselton: Fridays from 4-7PM

Maysville: Saturdays from 9AM-1PM

Commerce: Saturdays from 8AM-12PM And Tuesdays from 11AM-4PM

Flowery Branch: Thursdays from 3:30-6:30PM

Barrow County: Saturdays from 8:30AM-12PM

Athens: Wednesdays from 5-8PM & Saturdays 8AM-12PM

Hall County: Saturdays from 8AM-12PM

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May 20, 2025

Small Business Spotlight: Swirlee's

If you don't know about Swirlee's in the square in Jefferson, you either live under a rock or don't visit Jefferson often! It's my kids' #1 favorite JaxCo small business! Ice cream, frozen yogurt, and frozen treats. Plus a party room for get-togethers, and the GAME ROOM! (It may only have 3-4 games, but it's my kids' favorite thing for some reason) It's always a treat to grab an ice cream on a hot day!

Address: 98 N Public Square, Jefferson
Web: https://www.facebook.com/SwirleesSweetShop

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May 20, 2025

Giving Back: iServe Ministries

What is iServe Ministries?

iServe Ministries is a local 501c3 non-profit organization that is trying to end generation poverty in our community. We give away 30,000+ pounds of food 3x a month (2nd Saturday in Commerce, 3rd Tuesday in Pendergrass, 4th Saturday in East Athens) to families that are struggling with food insecurity. We also partner with the school systems in Jackson and Madison Counties to send our Bags of Love (backpacks full of food) home every weekend school is in with families that are struggling with weekend food supply.

iServe is serving more families than ever via our 2 food programs. In 2024 we sent home 12,256 Bags of Love through 24 schools- a 22% increase over 2023.

How can I get involved with iServe Ministries?

VOLUNTEERS- All ages welcome! 3 mobile giveaways monthly, groups of 10 or more to pack Bags of Love every week school is in session.

Financial donations and support through the Annual Golf tournament, Breakfast and Toy Giveaway are also appreciated.

Where can I find more information?

Through the WEBSITE or FACEBOOK or INSTAGRAM

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May 19, 2025

Summer Camps & VBS

Looking for fun activities for your kiddos this summer? Look no further! Below is the list compiled from the community of all of the options for fun summer camps, VBS, and other activities!

 

"Full Time" Camps for School-Age Kids

 

Other Daytime Camps

  • Jackson County Parks & Rec- Camps the weeks of June 2, June 23, and July 7
  • Jackson County Schools
    • JCHS Girls Basketball (May 15-16)
    • JCHS Boys Basketball (May 20-22)
    • EJHS Baseball (June 2-4)
    • EJHS Dance (June 2-4)
    • JCHS Dance (June 2-4)
    • WJES Robotics (June 2-5)
    • MES Culinary Camp (June 2-5)
    • JCHS FCCLA Cooking (June 3-5)
    • JCHS Baseball (June 5-6)
    • EJHS Volleyball (June 9-11)
    • HES Rising Kindergarten Camp (June 9-12) *FREE
    • EJHS Girls Basketball (June 11-13)
    • EJHS Soccer (June 16-18)
    • JCHS Softball (June 16-18)
    • WJES Culinary Camp (June 16-19)
    • JCHS Drama (June 16-20)
    • EJHS Wrestling (June 18-21)
    • JCHS Girls Flag Football (June 20)
    • EJHS Boys Basketball (June 24-26)
    • JCHS CoEd Basketball (June 25-27)
    • EJHS Football (June 26) *FREE
    • EJCHS Soccer (June 17-19)
    • EJHS Flag Football (July 8-9)
    • JCHS Girls Lacrosse (July 14-15)
    • JCHS Wrestling (July 14-16) *FREE
    • JCHS Volleyball (July 15-16)
    • JCHS Cheer (July 16-18)
    • EJHS Cheerleading (July 21-23)
    • EJHS Robotics (July 21-23)
    • JCHS Football (July 22)
    • JCHS CoEd Soccer (July 24-25) *FREE
  • Commerce City Schools
    • Girls Basketball (June 2-5)
    • Boys Basketball (June 23-25)
    • Baseball (May 28-30)
    • Cheer (July 23-25)
    • Football (June 24-26)
    • Girls Soccer (June 10-12)
    • Softball (July 21-23)
    • Tennis (May 27-28)
    • Wrestling (June 10-11)
    • Volleyball (July 28-30)
  • Jefferson City Schools
    • Baseball (June 9-11)
    • Girls Basketball (May 27-29)
    • Boys Basketball (June 3-5)
    • Cheer (July 21-23)
    • Football (July 7-9)
    • Softball (June 16-18)
    • Girls Soccer (Tuesdays & Thursdays June 17, 19, 24, 26, July 8, 10, 15, 17)
    • STEAM (June 9-13) for 6-8 grade
    • STEAM (June 16-20) for 3-5 grade
    • Tennis (June 10-12)
    • Train Like a Dragon Sessions: Speed, Agility & Strength Training (Mondays & Wednesdays; June Session Dates:  2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 18; July Session Dates:  7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23)
    • Volleyball (July 14-17)
    • Wrestling (June 16-17)
    • Dance (July 7-9)
  • Jones Valley Farms Horse Camp: June 16-19, July 14-17
  • Jackson County 4-H Summer Llama Camp: June 2-6
  • Camp Invention: Mulberry ES in Auburn (July 14-18), Fort Daniel ES in Dacula (June 2-6), Monroe Day School in Monroe (June 2-6), Cooper ES in Loganville (June 23-26)
  • Camp Foxfire at Foxfire Farm in Nicholson: June 9 - 13th | Woodland Playhouse; July 21st - 25th | Hooves and Healing; July 8-10th | NaturePLAY Preschool Camp
  • Mrs. Heather's Educational Adventures (Braselton) offers a variety of half-day camps
  • Connect Day Camps: Bethlehem June 23-27, Athens July 14-18, Buford June 2-6
  • Cooking with Kids with The Frosted Roll: June 30-July 3
  • Pinspiration of Northeast Georgia: Pop Star Kids Camp (6/3-6/6), Great Outdoors Kids Camp (6/10-6/13), Sand and Surf Kids Camp (6/17-6/20), Mythical Kids 1-Day Camp (6/23)
  • UGA Extension Art Camp: May 29 9AM-12PM (4th-12th graders)
  • Wahsega Fun Day: May 30th (4th-8th graders; camp located in Dahlonega but run through Jackson County's UGA Extension)
  • Turning Pointe School of Dance: June 23-26 (ages 8-12, 2:30PM-4:30PM), June 23-26 (ages 3-5, 9:30AM-12PM), July 14-17 (ages 3-5, 9:30AM-12PM)
  • Jefferson Music Academy: Disney Piano Camp June 24-26 (9AM-12PM); Music Exploration Camp July 15-17 (9AM-12PM)
  • Powell Performing Arts: Ballerina Princess Camps (June 17th & July 15)
  • The Rig's Ninja Summer Camps: June 2-6 & July 21-25 (half or full days)

Vacation Bible School

Daytime

Evening

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May 12, 2025

Market Monday: Inspection vs. Appraisal

Home Inspection vs. Appraisal: What's The Difference?

Whether you're buying a house or selling a house, both the Home Inspection & Appraisal are two of the biggest hurdles you have to overcome to reach your real estate goal! But for lots of folks, they mistakingly believe these two are the same. So let's dive in:

Home Inspection

While a home inspection is not required when buying a home, it is strongly recommended. A home inspector is hired by the Buyer and traditionally inspects the home during the Buyer's Due Diligence period (first few days after going under contract). Typically, a home inspector spends approximately 3-4 hours checking anything and everything about the home, from the crawl space or basement up to the roof. They check plumbing, electrical, interior, exterior, some appliances, doors, windows.... you name it, they probably inspect it! They can also add on ancillary inspections like radon testing, termite inspections, structural inspections, mold inspections, etc. While pricing varies by inspector, you can expect a home inspection to cost anywhere from $400-$750 plus costs for additional inspections/testing.

Appraisal

Unlike a home inspection, an appraisal is required if a Buyer is financing the home through a traditional mortgage (though there are some scenarios when lenders are able to waive an appraisal, this is not often). The Appraiser is selected through the Buyer's lender (most often, the lender uses an Appraiser Management Company to select the actual appraiser), not by the Buyer themselves. The Appraiser visits the home after Due Diligence (most often) and only spends about 20-30 minutes walking through the property. While there are some things they must check for reporting purposes, they do NOT thoroughly inspect the home. Their goal is two-fold: 1) To ensure the property meets minimum property requirements for the Buyer's loan type (varies by loan program), and 2) To ensure the lender is making a sound investment & that the Buyer is not overpaying for the property. Appraisals typically cost approximately $500, and they are either paid up-front by the Buyer OR listed as a fee in the settlement statement at closing.

Both of these services are critical to the overall sale of real estate, but they do serve two very different purposes!

Questions about either of these services or what they mean for you in the buying and selling process? Let's chat!

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May 12, 2025

Giving Back: Jackson County 4-H

What is Jackson County 4-H?

We work with Jackson County youth in grades 4th - 12th. 

Students learn life skills, and form attitudes that will enable them to become productive and contributing members of society.  This mission is accomplished through hands-on learning experiences, focused on agricultural and environmental issues, agriculture awareness, leadership, communications skills, foods and nutrition, health, energy conservation, and citizenship.

Exploring and discovering, encouraging and challenging that is what Georgia 4-H is about.  As a program of the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, 4-H combines federal, state, and local expertise and resources.

Jackson County 4-H provides educational and hands-on programming to more than a thousand Jackson County youth through our in-school partnership with Jackson County School System, Commerce City Schools, Jefferson City Schools, and Jackson Trail Christian Academy; and our variety of afterschool programs and competitions.

How can I get involved in Jackson County 4-H?

We always welcome donations (cash, check, card) to support summer programs and educational opportunities. Donations can be made over the phone, 706-367-6344 or at our office: 255 Curtis H. Spence Dr. Jefferson. Volunteer opportunities with our shooting sports programs and summer camps are available seasonally. Keep in touch with us to find out more. 

Where can I find more information?

On the FACEBOOK PAGE or WEBSITE!

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May 12, 2025

Small Business Spotlight: The Fork And Spoon

The Fork and Spoon (located in the Jefferson square where That Spot used to be- a couple doors down from Diesel Donuts) comes to us from folks we already love at The Catered Kitchen! Using many of the same recipes we've come to know & love from TCK, now you can grab them hot & fresh & in a single serving!

On my first visit, I was lucky enough to stop by during their soft opening, and I grabbed the Korean BBQ flatbread. And let me just say.... YUM!!! Not only was the portion HUGE and the ingredients fresh, but it was truly delicious!

I am now a regular- they have me hooked on their chicken salad croissant!

They have lots of other goodies on the menu, including build-your-own protein bowl, other flatbreads, tacos, and salads. They have some menu items that stay on the menu week-to-week, but they will also offer Weekly Features. PLUS grab your TCK take-home meal for dinner while you're there!

This is a welcome, delicious option for Jefferson. And while there's no inside seating available, they do have a beautiful patio area with tables & chairs in the back.

Address: 40 E Public Square, Jefferson (in the square, a couple doors down from Diesel Donuts)
Web: https://www.theforkandspoon.net/

 

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