The Jefferson City Schools Board of Education recently recognized the school-level teachers of the year. Kathy Chandler, a first-grade teacher, represents Jefferson Elementary School. Dave Cuddy, a seventh-grade teacher, represents Jefferson Middle School, while Roger Bright, a drama instructor, represents Jefferson High School. Not pictured is Jefferson Academy teacher of the year Jean Conner, who teaches fourth grade. Cuddy was also selected as the district teacher of the year.

The following students recently graduated with honors from Gainesville State College in Oakwood.

Carol Eliasson of Dahlonega, Jessica Jackson of Dawsonville, Sandra Crenshaw of Gillsville, Heather Buffington and Daniel Oneal of Lula, Carrie Barrere and Leonardo Lacayo of Gainesville, Allison Johnson of Braselton, Deidre Taggart of Cleveland, Adaora Okeke of Flowery Branch, Chase Rylee of Maysville and Jessica Robinson of Jefferson.