The Faces of Jackson County

12/20/2023

Congrats to Sammy Brown!

10/03/2023

Congrats! ⭐️

The Jackson County School System recently named its district Teacher, Support Person and Bus Driver of the Year.

09/02/2023

08/31/2023

Quick update as we have been extremely busy with our newest project in Jefferson that will open early September. Lots of Grab + Go items, Take Home Meals and a Daily Rotating Hot Lunch. Address is 95 Lee Street, Jefferson 30549. More details to follow….We can’t wait to see you!

08/30/2023

Jackson County High School has been ranked among America's best high schools! Read more by visiting the link https://www.jacksonschoolsga.org/post-page/~board/homepage-news/post/ejchs-jchs-ranked-among-americas-best-high-schools.

08/19/2023

Congrats 🐉!

06/27/2023

Meet Al Westmoreland! He graduated from Jefferson High School in 1966. After graduation, he went to Gainesville Junior College where he played basketball for two years. Al transferred to the University of Georgia where he attained a B.S. in 1970 and a Master’s degree in 1973. He went on to teach and coach basketball at Hart County for five years. Al met and married Anita, who is a pharmacist, she worked at Athens Regional Hospital for 39 years.

Meet Al Westmoreland! He graduated from Jefferson High School in 1966. After graduation, he went to Gainesville Junior College where he played basketball for two years. Al transferred to the University of Georgia where he attained a B.S. in 1970 and a Master’s degree in

06/11/2023

Meet William and LouAnn Puckett! William and LouAnn grew up in Jefferson and met at Jefferson High School. They became parents at 16 years old. Nearly 4 decades later, they share their story, to anyone who will listen, of overcoming life’s struggles. Together they founded Street Love Ministries, a local homeless outreach, as a way to show those considered the least, the last, and the lost that there is a better way to live.

Meet William and LouAnn Puckett! William and LouAnn grew up in Jefferson and met at Jefferson High School. They became parents at 16 years old. Nearly 4 decades later, they share their story, to anyone who will listen, of overcoming life's struggles, financial failures, and

03/24/2023

Meet Travis Noland! Coach Noland is married to his wife, Julie, and they have three boys. He is from the mountains of Western North Carolina where he grew up in the paper mill town of Canton and lived there until he graduated from college. Life in Canton was pretty simple. People knew everyone, were hard-working, and most jobs revolved around the paper mill. Coach Noland went to Appalachian State College and played football. He is the head football coach at Jefferson High School.

Meet Travis Noland! Coach Noland is married to his wife, Julie, and they have three boys. He is from the mountains of Western North Carolina where he grew up in the paper mill town of Canton and lived there until he graduated from college. Life

02/17/2023

Coming soon!

02/09/2023

Meet Tracy Pratt! Tracy and her husband, Jeff have lived in Jefferson for over three decades. She is an educator and owner of a wedding business: Bloom & Ivy Weddings.
Tracy, Jeff, and their three children are active members of our community in a variety of different avenues.

02/09/2023

Meet Tracy Pratt! Tracy and her husband, Jeff have lived in Jefferson for over three decades. She is an educator and owner of a wedding business: Bloom & Ivy Weddings.
Tracy, Jeff, and their three children are active members of our community in a variety of different avenues.

Meet Tracy Pratt! Tracy and her husband, Jeff have lived in Jefferson for over three decades. She is an educator and owner of a wedding business. Tracy, Jeff, and their three children are active members of our community in a variety of different avenues. We want

01/27/2023

Meet Nick Geiman! Nick and his family have been in Jackson County for six years. He has immersed himself in our community in a variety of different areas. He and his wife, Holly, co-founded an accounting business, and their family are huge advocates for autism support.

Meet Nick Geiman! Nick and his family have been in Jackson County for six years. He has immersed himself in our community in a variety of different areas. He and his wife, Holly, co-founded an accounting business, and their family are huge advocates for autism

01/09/2023

Go DAWGS! Beat TCU!

12/22/2022

Meet Greg Pittman! Greg was raised in the Nicholson area where he grew up and moved across the pasture to continue to be a part of the family farm. He graduated from Jackson County High School and the University of Georgia. Greg grew up on the family farm that continues to have cattle, poultry, and a hay operation. He has always been a strong supporter of agriculture at all levels such as 4-H, FFA, Farm Bureau, and the Cattlemen’s Association. Greg worships Jesus Christ together with his family at Beech Haven Baptist Church in Athens.

Meet Greg Pittman! Greg was raised in the Nicholson area where he grew up and moved across the pasture to continue to be a part of the family farm. He graduated from Jackson County High School and the University of Georgia. Greg grew up on

11/28/2022

Meet Melissa Hodges! Melissa was born and raised in Telfair County. She graduated from Georgia Southern University and started her teaching career in 2000. Melissa and her husband, Heath were married and moved to Jackson County in 2010. They decided to start a family here because the community reminded them of the small towns where they grew up. They attend Southside Church, and Melissa enjoys volunteering on the Greater Jackson County Young Life Committee.

Meet Melissa Hodges! Melissa was born and raised in Telfair County. She graduated from Georgia Southern University and started her teaching career in 2000. Melissa and her husband, Heath were married and moved to Jackson County in 2010. They decided to start a family here