The City of Nicholson was originally named Cooper. The change to Nicholson was noted as early as 1876, when The Forest News described the stations on the Northeastern Railroad’s Athens to Lula run. The name Cooper was in honor of the Willis Cooper farm just below Nicholson. The people of Cooper, desiring a railroad depot informed President J. Nicholson “that they would name the town after him if he would make a fuel stop in Cooper so they could sell their wood to the railroad.” The fuel stop was created and the name change occurred and was reported in local papers as early as 1876, however, the post office at Cooper did not change its name to Nicholson until February 2, 1882.
“Some places are praised for the magnificent buildings, while others are honored for the fine scenery. Nicholson would not take the prize of the above cases, yet she can furnish just as good, cultured people as any town.”
Jewett Barnett – Jackson Herald 1917
Situated between the cities of Athens and Commerce, the town has predominantly been a farming community through the years; moreover, the poultry industry was and continues to be an essential part of the local economy. Other commercial endeavors such as general stores, a mattress factory, jewelry store, hat factory, cotton gins just to name a few have enriched and enhanced the lives of Nicholson’s citizens in many ways. Nicholson has always been the home of professionals in business, education, government, law, humanities and the arts, and medicine.
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🏛️ City Council Meetings
📅 First Monday of each month
🕡 6:30 PM
🗂️ City Council Work Sessions
📅 Fourth Thursday of each month
🕡 6:30 PM
📋 Nicholson Planning Commission Public Hearings
📅 Fourth Tuesday of the month (as needed)
🕕 6:00 PM
📍 Location for All Meetings:
Council Meeting Room
129 Lakeview Dr.
Nicholson, GA 30565
Planning Commission public hearings are held only when needed to consider items such as business requests, rezonings, special use permits, and other matters requiring a public hearing.
🌟 Get Involved in Nicholson!
There are many ways to be part of our community beyond attending meetings. Residents are encouraged to participate in and volunteer for City of Nicholson events throughout the year.
Event planning committee meetings are scheduled by the Event Coordinator as needed, depending on upcoming community events.
If you’re interested in volunteering, serving on an event committee, or learning how to get involved, please contact the City Clerk at cityclerk@nicholson-ga.com. We’d love to have you join us in making Nicholson an even stronger community!
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