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: Andy Crawford
Meet Andy Crawford! He is a prosecutor in the District Attorney’s Office of the Piedmont Judicial Circuit (Jackson, Barrow, and Banks counties) where he prosecutes felonies. Andy’s family moved from Texas to Georgia in 1994. He was raised in Jackson County with his younger siblings, Katy and Alex. Andy graduated from Jackson County, but he…
Faces of Jackson County: Kasie Oliver
Meet Kasie Oliver! Kasie and her husband live right here in our community where she wears many “hats.” She is the mother of three children, a Speech-Language Pathologist, an entrepreneur, and a business owner. It was a pleasure getting to talk to Kasie, and we want to thank her for taking the time to tell us…
Faces of Jackson County: Cody Cain
Meet Cody Cain! He was born and raised in Jefferson, and he is married to Crisden, and the couple has three children, Makaylee (16), Haylee (13), and Blakelee (7). Cody works in the family business at Billy Cain Ford in Commerce and he also serves on the Jefferson City Council. We want to thank Cody…
Faces of Jackson County: Mary Ann Hale and Rachael Parr
Meet Mary Ann Hale and Rachael Parr! They are the Co-Site Directors at Foothills Charter High School. Both of these wonderful ladies love the opportunities that Foothills brings to high school students who need a different, flexible option to earning a high school diploma. They have made a huge impact on many young people in…
Faces of Jackson County Class of 2020: Emma Carson
Meet Emma Carson! Emma is a senior at Jefferson High School. We want to congratulate Emma on her upcoming graduation and best wishes in the future. Question: What are your plans after graduation? Answer: “I plan on taking a gap year. I need to get a job and get a good amount of money so…
Faces of Jackson County Class of 2020: Jaida Wall
Meet Jaida Wall! Jaida is a senior at Jefferson High School and she plans to attend the University of North Georgia in the fall. We want to congratulate Jaida and her family on her upcoming graduation and best wishes in the future. Question: Please tell us a little bit about your family. A: “I have…
Faces of Jackson County Class of 2020: Emma Vann
Meet Emma Vann! Emma is a senior at Jefferson High School and plans on attending Georgia College in the fall. Her parents are Sam and Debra and she has one sister. We want to congratulate Emma and her family on her upcoming graduation and best wishes in the future. Question: Please tell us a little…
Faces of Jackson County Class of 2020: Logan Knight
Meet Logan Knight! Logan is a senior at Jefferson High School and plans to attend Georgia Institute of Technology in the fall. Her parents are Billy and Becca and she has one brother. We want to congratulate Logan on her graduation and best wishes in the future. Question: Please tell us a little bit about…
Faces of Jackson County Class of 2020: Christian Parten
Meet Christian Parten! Christian is a senior at Jefferson High School. He plans to attend Ole Miss in the fall. We want to congratulate Christian and his family on his graduation and best wishes in the future. Question: Please tell us a little bit about your family. Answer: “I come from a very loving family…