The Jackson County Comprehensive High School Panther Players will present "A Night of Improv" on Friday, Jan. 24, at 7 p.m.
The Jackson County Community Outreach (JCCO) announces that Kay Shanahan of Jefferson has joined as the scholarship committee chairperson and Carmen Poblet of Jefferson has joined the JCCO as the scholarship committee co-chair, on Monday, Jan. 6.
U.S. Congressman Jody Hice (GA-10) recently nominated 22 young men and women for appointment to United States Service Academies.
The following local students were named to the fall 2019 dean's list at Berry College:
Mill Creek High School theatre cast and crew will present Anne of Green Gables on Thursday, Jan. 16, and Friday, Jan. 17. Shows are at 7 p.m.
Gum Springs Elementary School hosted its school-wide spelling bee on Wednesday, Dec. 18.
The Jackson County FFA Alumni will hold its annual chicken mull fundraiser on Saturday, Jan. 25, in the Jackson County Comprehensive High School cafeteria.
Latest Braselton News
- JCCHS Night of Improv to benefit St. Jude's
- Hoschton council 'on vacation'
- Hall County 911 Center now receiving calls for help via text
- Hoschton mayor, council races contested
- SMITH: New Orleans
- Incidents reported in West Jackson
- Braselton home burglarized
- Council observes moment of silence for Braselton Jackson
Most Popular
Jackson County School System employees’ responses to unusual circumstances, inclusive plans for special events and ongoing support were highlighted with Excellence in Service awards during the first half of the school year.
West Jackson Middle School recently completed another successful year of Nickels For The NICU.
Local residents recently participated in the annual University of North Georgia Holiday Concert.
It was a big stage at a big conference.
Peach State Federal Credit Union is accepting applications for its 2020 scholarship program.
Jackson Electric Membership Corporation (EMC) awarded $14,492 in Bright Ideas grant funds to 10 local middle school teachers in Jackson County.
The “three Rs” of education today – rigor, relevance and relationships – had a real impact on a local family and a Jackson County School System teacher.
Newsletters
Cars and trucks (and things that go) captivated nearly 300 Pre-K students from all six Jackson County elementary schools Nov. 1 when "Community Cares 4 Pre-K" took place at the site of the former West Jackson Primary School.
Jackson County Comprehensive High School has achieved International Baccalaureate World School status, providing the opportunity for an international education to local students.
William Norman of Jefferson, recently competed on the University of North Georgia Ranger Challenge teams that finished first and second at the Spartan Ranger Challenge. Both teams will compete at the Sandhurst International Military Skills Competition in April as UNG tries for a third straig…
Ryver Morrow, a marketing pre-major from Hoschton, was one of nine students inducted into the Wall Fellows program at Coastal Carolina University on Nov. 1 at the annual induction ceremony.
Students and staff at West Jackson Middle School (WJMS) honored local veterans on Monday, Nov. 11, during the annual Veterans Day program.
Local veterans were honored on Monday, Nov. 11, during the annual Veterans Day program at Gum Springs Elementary School (GSES).
Pre-K students had a great turnout for an exceptional learning opportunity at the West Jackson Primary School.
Windstream launched a "Nominate a Teacher" campaign in July. Dena Voyles from West Jackson Middle School was the winner. The local teacher with the most nominations received up to $300 worth of school supplies, from new technology (tablet, laptop, TV or projector) to art materials (paper, pa…
The Mill Creek High School theatre was recently honored in the region One-Act Play competition.
The banners are hanging and it’s official: The Audio and Video Technology and Film programs at East Jackson and Jackson County comprehensive high schools have both earned industry recertification.
The Citadel recently honored students named to the dean's list for the spring 2019 semester, including:
Over 125 youth participated in the 2019 Gainesville Area Georgia 4-H Cotton Boll and Consumer Judging Competition hosted by Georgia 4-H and the Georgia Cotton Commission on Oct. 28, at the Chicopee Woods Agricultural Center in Gainesville.
If you look up the word NEXUS in the dictionary – defined as “connection or link; center or focus” – you might just find a picture of Debra Morris, director of school nutrition for the Jackson County School System.
Three area residents recently participated in Empty Bowls, a community outreach program that raises money to benefit the Lord's Help Soup Kitchen in Cornelia.
Joseph Randolph, of Jefferson, is one of the nearly 400 cadets and students at The Citadel recognized for their academic achievements during the spring 2019 semester.
Collin Huguley, of Hoschton, is among 12 students named McGill Fellows by the University of Georgia's Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication.
With a philosophy of “love first, teach second,” Maysville Elementary School third-grade teacher Aja Ledford was named Teacher of the Year for the Jackson County School System Oct. 16.
Gum Springs Elementary School students who work with Casey Bray and Alison Stover recently rotated through “Expert Sessions” in the areas of music, technology and writing.
Gwinnett County schools were recognized as operational schools for their implementation of the Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) including the following schools in the Mill Creek Cluster:
Emma Lawrence a seventh grade FFA member at Jackson Trail Christian School exhibited the reserve grand champion at the 30th Georgia National Fair. She also placed sixth in her grade showmanship. Her brother Clay showed his steer in first place in weight class. He is a fifth grade student at …
The last Family Math Night of the calendar year is set for Thursday, Oct. 24.
West Jackson Middle School will observe Veterans Day on Monday, Nov. 11, at 9 a.m.
ILeta Redmond, a representative from Jackson County Food Service, recently brought a Farm to School lesson to Gum Springs Elementary School. Students were given a lesson about the importance of incorporating a rainbow of fruits and veggies into their diet every day. Students also enjoyed a r…
The University of North Georgia's Boar's Head Brigade recently held the 2019 Distinguished Military Students review, conducted annually to honor senior ROTC cadets who have excelled academically and as leaders. William Norman, of Jefferson, was among those honored.
U.S. Air Force Airman Emmett P. Caldwell recently graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas.
Kennesaw State University recently announced more than 700 students were named to the summer 2019 dean's list, including:
Annually, the American Heart Association recognizes the top 10 schools in Gwinnett County for performance in the Kids Heart Challenge event based on participation and donations.
The Jackson County School System has named its three finalists for Teacher of the Year honors, and they represent instructors of some of the oldest and youngest students, as well as the arts.
Sydney Lee, a senior at Jackson County Comprehensive High School, entered the Ianuario Bluegrass Festival 2019 Writing Contest and won the string instrument of her choice — a ukulele. She was awarded it at the lanuario Bluegrass Festival on September 21.
Piedmont Athens Regional announces winners of the centennial-year essay contest. Piedmont Athens Regional kicked off its 100-year anniversary celebrations with a sponsored essay contest for middle school students in the Athens-Clarke County and surrounding communities.
Some “sorting” took place when Gum Springs Elementary School hosted the Sept. 9 meeting of the Jackson County Board of Education.
Valdosta State University recently announced the members of its graduating class of summer 2019, including:
Griffin Cobb, a junior at Jackson County Comprehensive High School, is one of 130 Georgia students named to serve on State School Superintendent Richard Woods’ Student Advisory Council.
Iris Thao recently represented Jackson County Comprehensive High School and the State of Georgia at the Congress of Future Medical Leaders in Boston, Mass.
The Jackson County 4-H program, Love of Llamas, attended the Heart of Dixie Llama Show held at the beautiful Willow Tree Farms located in Ringgold. The Heart of Dixie is a Double ALSA (Alpaca Llama Show Association) point, and Double ILR-SD (International Llama Show Association) point show. …
Two local teachers are among the semi-finalists for Gwinnett County Public Schools Teacher of the Year. Local semi-finalists are:
Mill Creek High School 12th grader, How'Ron Nesbitt has again been named to serve on state school superintendent Richard Woods' student advisory council. This is the second year Nesbitt was selected for this honor.
Jefferson resident Jared Brown from Georgia Tech is part of a finalist team in the 2019 Collegiate Inventors Competition.
Around 190 students transitioned from being civilians to cadets at Freshman Orientation Group (FROG) Week at the University of North Georgia (UNG), which ran Aug. 11-17. Locals named cadets are:
The following students from the area earned degrees from Georgia State University during the Summer 2019 semester:
Though North Jackson has remained a rural community it has seen a rapid increase in families moving to the area with limited resources being available.
Commented