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 to thank Tracy for telling us a little more…
Faces of Jackson County: Melissa Hodges
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…
Faces of Jackson County: Gail Elrod
Meet Gail Elrod! Gail was born and raised in the Pendergrass area, attended North Jackson Elementary School and then graduated from Jefferson High School. “When Dennis and I married, we knew the country life was for us. Being semi-retired, I enjoy gardening, working outside, and occasional camping. Jackson County is a very special place for…
Faces of Jackson County: Todd and Trisha Harper
Meet Todd and Trisha Harper of Hoschton! They have three children Amber, TJ, and Xavier. They are the founders of their 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, TNT Visions Outreach. Their mission is to empower the Jackson County community by providing much needed support to the youth, working parents, and senior citizens. The Harpers are the voices of…
Brent Gilstrap
Meet Brent Gilstrap! He is the Pastor of Ebenezer UMC and Redstone UMC and currently teaches and coaches at Jackson County High School. He is married with four children, and they have lived in Jackson County for 21 years. Brent wears many hats; he is a husband, father, Christian, teacher, coach and sports enthusiast to…
Bob Pittard
Bob Pittard is an important part of Jefferson High School. His passion for World War II led him to his career as a teacher there after working as a pilot. Mr. Pittard has lots of fun stories about his past careers and experiences. Students every spring enjoy taking a trip with him and other chaperones…
Annette Beckwith
Meet Annette Beckwith! Annette is the principal of Jefferson Elementary School. Annette is married and the mother of four and one grandchild. Interestingly, she is originally from Iowa. She Annette has been working for the Jefferson City Schools for 19 years. She does her best to make everyone feel warm and welcome in and outside of…
Gina Dee Barker
Meet Mrs. Gina Dee Barker! Mrs. Barker is an employee at the Jefferson City Schools as the Administrative Assistant supporting College and Career & STEAM Education. She began working for Jefferson City Schools five years ago after owning her own printing company in Jackson County for six years. Inspired by important figures in her life,…
Faces of Jackson County: William Kilgore
Meet William Kilgore! William has been married for 23 years to his wife, Oora, and a father to three boys. He previously taught at Monroe and North Hall Middle School, but has now been at West Jackson Middle for 17 and half years now. He says he is very grateful to the community for everything…
Tabitha Riley
Meet Tabitha Riley! Tabitha is a lifelong Jefferson resident and a teacher at Jefferson Academy. She is the mother of four boys and is married to Montray. “I’m very passionate about teaching math, I’m also a math tutor and just love children,” she said. Tabitha says she loves Jackson County because she likes “being in…