Meet Dr. Emily Howell! Dr. Howell is a wife, mother, and entrepreneur. She moved to Jefferson about 12 years ago to start her adult life and business. She is well known in the Jefferson community through…
Faces of Jackson County: Coach Doug Thurmond
Meet Doug Thurmond! Coach Thurmond, his wife Jackie, and four boys are a major part of the Jefferson community. Coach Thurmond is an alumni, teacher, and wrestling coach at Jefferson High School. His passion for his…
Faces of Jackson County: Josh Tedder
Meet Josh Tedder! Josh is a local business owner who has recently made Jackson County his home. His wife Kacy works at Jefferson High School and they have enjoyed working and playing in Jackson County. Josh…
Faces of Jackson County: Mike and Jessie Martin
Meet Mike and Jessie Martin! Mike and Jessie are the owners of the new Revival Tap Room in Jefferson. They opened the tap room in Jefferson to serve as a community living room for Jackson County….
Jackson County Eats: The Carriage House
Southern cooking is the specialty at The Carriage House in Jefferson and with rave reviews this is a restaurant you’ll want to try! The Carriage House is open Thursday through Sunday and is a buffet-style restaurant offering…
Brian Moore
Meet Brian Moore! Brian is the principal at Jefferson High School and just completed his 25th year in education. Mr. Moore grew up in Watkinsville and attended Oconee High School and the University of Georgia. “Prior…
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…
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…
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…
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…