Patterson, Georgia
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Patterson is a city in Pierce County, Georgia, United States. The population was 749 in 2020.
History
[edit]Patterson was named after William Paterson, the proprietor of a local sawmill.<ref>Template:Cite book</ref> The Georgia General Assembly incorporated Patterson in 1893.<ref>Template:Cite book</ref>
Geography
[edit]Patterson is located at Template:Coord.<ref name="GR1">Template:Cite web</ref> According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of Template:Convert, all land.
Climate
[edit]Demographics
[edit]| Race | Num. | Perc. |
|---|---|---|
| White (non-Hispanic) | 601 | 80.24% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 99 | 13.22% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.27% |
| Other/Mixed | 23 | 3.07% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24 | 3.2% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 749 people, 311 households, and 168 families residing in the city.
Notable people
[edit]- KaDee Strickland, actress (b. 1975) Born in Blackshear but she grew up in Patterson and went to school in Pierce County. Her successful acting career includes a starring role in the television series Private Practice.
- Lindsay Thomas, Congressman born in Patterson.<ref>Robert Lindsay Thomas at Biographical Directory of the United States Congress</ref>
- Carlton Rhem also known as Carle'eZi, music producer/recording artist (b. 1993) Born in Waycross, GA Memorial Satilla Health Hospital and grew up in Patterson, GA and went to school in Pierce County High School. His growing music career includes collaborating with M.O.F Jugg(Patterson, GA Native), Lil Boosie, DJ Holiday(Gucci Mane DJ), DJ Sam Sneak(Rick Ross DJ). Having a small catalog with local fame has pushed Carle'eZi to start his own Record Label, LuTy Bloc Entertainment. #LuTY
- Naomi Whitehead, the oldest living American since October 22, 2024, and fourth-oldest living person in the world, grew up in Patterson.