Julia Barrett – Sleep in Heavenly Peace – Jackson County Chapter President Sleep in Heavenly Peace - Jackson County is a local chapter of the national nonprofit with one simple mission: no child sleeps on the floor in our town. We build and deliver fully furnished twin beds complete with mattresses, pillows, and bedding to [...]

Pamela Walker – ArtsNOW President & CEO ArtsNOW provides professional learning to teachers to integrate visual art, dance, theatre, music, and digital media into academic instruction--sparking creativity and deeper learning for students. With over 20 years of proven success, their nationally recognized nonprofit brings arts-integrated strategies to schools that need them most. They are dedicated to [...]

Joni Powell – Project AWARE District Coordinator Project AWARE (Advancing Wellness and Resiliency in Education) is a federal grant project that focuses on a holistic approach to providing mental health awareness, activities, and services through family engagement, schools, and our community. Jackson Co. was awarded this grant to support the already great work being done [...]

Jessica Garrett Jessica Garrett was sworn in is as Tax Commissioner in January of 2021 for her 1st term in office after serving under the prior Tax Commissioner for 11 years. With a strong commitment to public service and transparency; Jessica oversees the billing, collection and disbursement of property taxes, as well as the administration [...]

Empower Automotive Lab Ribbon Cutting The Jackson County Empower College and Career Center's exciting new addition--the state-of-the-art Automotive Lab. Designed to prepare students for high-demand careers, this innovative space blends hands-on learning with industry-level training, giving high schoolers the opportunity to gain real-world experience before graduation. The lab is equipped with professional-grade tools and technology [...]

Coach Gregory Commerce High School’s Tigers field a Class A football team competing in GHSA Region 8-A. Established in 1909, the program boasts an all-time record of approximately 584-296-22 and plays home games at Ray Lamb Stadium. The Tigers have captured two Georgia state championships and secured seventeen region titles--testament to a program with strong [...]

Chad Bingham In this episode, host Tom Sheldon & Chad Bingham dive into the upcoming TSPLOST vote in Jackson County, Georgia, scheduled for November 4th. TSPLOST, or Transportation Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax, is a proposed one-percent sales tax dedicated to funding local transportation projects. Beyond road improvements, sidewalks, and traffic relief, officials say [...]

Andre Walker Performance Athletics, LLC is a specialized fitness training and consulting company based in Hoschton Georgia. Founded in 2023 by Andre and Devon Walker, Performance Athletics offers a wide range of services including individualized fitness lessons, cheerleading instruction, group classes, team-specific training, clinics, camps and choreography. The goal is to create a supportive environment [...]

John Plunkett As the published author of 52+ My Life with Diabetes, John Plunkett is in the business to “glorify God” and be an encourager to others dealing with diabetes. Diabetes? Is life turned upside down or business as usual? Read what 52+ years looks like for one living with type 1 diabetes. A refreshing [...]

Shawn Maloney Retirement Planning Process A Full-Focus Financial Process It all starts with The Retire Happy Framework where you will discover: The WHY - Your Goals and Purpose The HOW - Our Strategies and Service The YOU - A Prioritized, Personalized Plan Whether your retirement is down the road, right at hand, or already happening; Retire Wise, LLC is here to [...]

Ed Hooper Dedicated to enhancing the educational experience by supporting educators, enriching classroom environments, and empowering students for future success! The Jackson County School System Foundation is dedicated to promoting scholarships, grants, and community engagement. Our mission is to create a positive impact by supporting students, staff, parents, and the community. With a focus on [...]

John Addington Are you feeling stuck and frustrated with your marketing efforts? You’re not alone. Many businesses struggle with inconsistent messaging that confuses customers and pushes them toward competitors who communicate more clearly. This confusion can lead to missed opportunities and a growing sense of discouragement as your brand gets lost in a noisy, competitive [...]

Macy Flores & Ben Harris When disaster strikes, you need more than just a settlement - you need the best possible compensation for your damages. TEAM Adjusting is committed to protecting your interests, ensuring you receive the compensation you deserve and guiding you through the entire claims process with professionalism and care. Contact them [...]

Natalie Thomas The Commerce Downtown Development Authority is a citizen-driven organization given authority by the state of Georgia to improve the city and the quality of life of its citizens through the establishment of guidelines for property, debt, and city involvement. Commerce's downtown is an irreplaceable historic and economic resource that provides a sense of [...]

Sarah Gemmell If your marketing isn't bringing in the right clients, it's not about doing more. It's about being more dialed in & streamlined. A clear, strategic plan puts you in front of the right people, attracts dream clients, and makes your marketing actually work. Before you create more content or jump on another platform, [...]

Bo Palmer From humble beginnings to building a hometown brand rooted in integrity and personal service. More than just a furniture store, Palmers Hometown Furniture is a place where customers become friends and every home finds its perfect touch. Located in Downtown Commerce, Georgia; Bo and his staff are ready to assist you in making [...]

Sarina Roth EZDtox Cream is a revolutionary product developed to help gently remove harmful, toxic heavy metals from your body, which accumulate from our daily exposure to the contaminants in our air, food and water. Dr. Mike Roth founded SomaHealth, Inc. in 2008 to provide for and educate the public regarding health and offer the [...]

Ed & Kim Keegan Breaking the cycle of generational poverty for women in the Athens, Georgia area and surrounding counties by providing technical training scholarships, grants for materials support and aligning with strategic partner. Four months after losing Ashton in an auto accident, The Ashton Hope Keegan Foundation was established on December 15th, 2016. Her passion [...]

Eric Norton – Paramount Landscape Group Paramount Landscape Group strives to be the best around. They are dedicated to ensuring you have the most beautiful lawn on the block. Top notch lawn maintenance at rates that are fair; keep those weeds out of your beautiful lawn and keep your grass healthy. Visit them on Facebook [...]

Jennifer Griffeth – Cre8 More Cre8 More is a marketing agency for small businesses. Specializing in social media optimization and marketing, media buying, digital marketing, webpage and/or graphic design. Establish a striking online presence, a better visual identity, and elevate your brand through their media marketing. Our Community Partner for this episode of Northeast Georgia [...]