Patterson has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps. Notable people 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. References Cities in Georgia (U.S. state) Cities in Pierce County, Georgia Waycross, Georgia micropolitan area