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Important local numbers
Tap a number to call. For anything life-threatening, call 911 first.
Emergency
Police, fire, medicalAnywhere in Jackson County
911Georgia Poison Center24 hours, free
800-222-1222Suicide & Crisis LifelineCall or text, 24 hours
988Police & dispatch, non-emergency
Jackson County 911 CenterNon-emergency dispatch, any hour. Also after-hours animal bites
706-367-1911Jackson County Sheriff555 Stan Evans Drive, Jefferson
706-367-8718Jefferson PoliceOffice, Mon–Thu 9–5, Fri 9–4
706-367-5231Commerce Police1491 S Elm Street
706-335-3200Braselton PoliceWeekdays 8–5, ext. 1101. After hours, use the 911 Center line
706-654-3915Power, gas & water
Jackson EMC outage24 hours
800-245-4044Georgia Power outage24 hours, or text OUT to 42797
888-891-0938Gas leak: Atlanta Gas LightLeave the building first, then call. 24 hours
877-427-4321County water & sewer (JCWSA)Weekday customer service
706-367-1741JCWSA water emergencyAfter 5 p.m. only
706-387-2771JCWSA sewer emergencyAfter 5 p.m. only
706-424-1597Before you digFree utility locate
811County & city
Jackson County main line4965 Jackson Pkwy, Jefferson
706-367-1199Animal Control & Shelter29 Galilee Church Road, Jefferson
706-367-5480Elections & voter registration441 Gordon Street, Jefferson
706-367-6377City of CommerceCity hall, 110 State Street
706-335-3164Health
NGMC Braselton (hospital)1400 River Place, Braselton
770-848-8000Health Department, Jefferson341 Stan Evans Drive
706-367-5204Health Department, Commerce623 S Elm Street
706-335-3895
Checked against official sources Oct 1, 2026. Number changed? Tell us.
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