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…
Faces of Jackson County: Janis Mangum
Meet Janis Mangum! She was born in Barrow County and grew up in Jefferson. She lives in the Holly Springs Community of Jackson County and has been married to her husband Jerry for 39 years. She has one son and three grandchildren. Sheriff Mangum has been in law enforcement for 36 years with 33 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…
The Faces of Jackson County: “Mr. Fred” Wilson
Meet Mr. Fred Wilson! He is a shining light in our community who is affectionately known by everyone as “Mr. Fred.” He has served as a police officer with the Jefferson Police Department and a pastor at Homer First Baptist Church for the past 32 years. Mr. Fred was born and raised in Jackson County….
The Faces of Jackson County Class of 2020: Sara McMullan
Meet Sara McMullan! Sara is a senior at Jefferson High School and plans to attend the University of Georgia in the fall. Her parents are Brant and Cindy McMullan. We want to congratulate Sara on her upcoming graduation and wish her the best of luck in the future. Please tell us a little bit about…