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o o 24 PAGES 2 SECTIONS PLUS INSERTS The Commerce News JEFFERSON, JACKSON COUNTY GEORGIA 30549 $1.00 COPY - INSIDE - The fall/winter issue of the Commerce TODAY magazine can be found inside this week’s paper for Commerce area residents. Free copies are also available at The Jack- son Herald office. County BOE BOE approves $8 million in Empower projects Carroll Daniel Construction has been approved as the construction manager at risk for a major project at the Empower College and Career Center. The Jackson County Board of Education approved naming Carroll Daniel CMAR at its Nov. 11 meeting. The $8 million project includes an automotive lab and some facilities upgrades. It will be funded from ELOST funds. The board also approved the school calendar for 2026-2027. Classes will begin for students on July 30, 2026 with the last day for students on May 20, 2027. During the its work session meeting on Nov. 4, the board heard that the class of 2025 graduations will take place May 17 at Akins FordArena inAthens. JCHS will be at 10 a.m. and EJHS at 3 p.m. The board also heard a report that the system’s en rollment at the end of October was 11,306 students, up from 11,272 at the end of August. Commerce BOE Commerce poised to issue bonds for new high school field house The Commerce Board of Education will meet on Nov. 18 in a called meet ing to officially approve is suing $9 million in bonds for a new field house at Commerce High School. The board will meet with the Commerce Public Facilities Authority which will officially issue the bonds for the school sys tem. In October, the board approved issuing a request for proposal (RFP) for a contractor to oversee the project. BONUS FOR STAFF At its regular meeting on See BOE, page 2A Proposed CHS field house rendering. Vulcan quarry Quarry hearing set next Monday before BOC The second public hearing about a proposed rock quar ry in South Jackson will be held on Nov. 18 before the Jackson County Board of Commissioners. The BOC could also vote that night to approve or deny a request for a special use permit to allow the quarry to operate. The plan received a thumbs-down recommen dation before the Jackson County Planning Commis sion in October. At that meeting, Vulcan Materials attorney David Ellison dis puted a number of points that had been raised by opponents of the project, most notably denying that the area was a major water recharge zone, or that the project would be a risk to the area’s wetlands. He also said that opponents of the project had spread a large amount of misinformation. Ellison also established a legal framework during his presentation to potentially litigate in the courts for Vul can’s special use applica tion should it be denied by the county. He argued the company had met all the le gal requirements set by the county and that it would be “unlawful” for the county to deny the permit. Opponents of the proj ect in turn disputed several See BOC,page 2A Veterans Day JHS hosts annual Veterans Day ceremony Jefferson High School hosted its annual Veterans Day ceremony, “Always True to the Red, White and Blue,” on Nov. 11 to hon or U.S. military veterans. The event, coordinated by the JHS Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFJROTC), was live-streamed to class rooms. Superintendent Donna McMullan welcomed at tendees, followed by an AFJROTC presentation of colors. Cadet Lt. Col. Ellie Larsen led the Pledge of Al legiance. The JHS Band, directed by Nick Golding, and the JHS Chorus, directed by Savannah Cenicola, per formed the National An them. Principal Jenny Har dy introduced Major Bryan Watson, AFJROTC instruc tor, who recognized JHS graduates serving in the mil itary. Chief Master Sergeant Budell Willis, AFJROTC instructor, introduced key note speaker retired Brig. Gen. Robert L. Corley, USAF, whose remarks in spired reflection on service. The JHS Band played a “Service Medley of Armed Forces,” followed by a mo ment of silence and Taps. The JHS Women’s Ensem ble and Dragon A Cappella Choir performed “Do Not Stand at My Grave and Weep,” offering a quiet mo ment of reflection. The annual tribute, or ganized by the AFJROTC, brought together JHS se niors, faculty, veterans and community members. “JHS expresses its heart felt appreciation to all veter ans, honoring their comage, dedication, and the legacy of service that inspires fu ture generations,” says Har dy. In addition to its Photos courtesy Jefferson City School System The Jefferson High School band performs “Taps.” meaningful performances, the event was highlighted by the participation of JHS Band members: Jackson R. Swancey, Hannah C. Mal- ueg, Aleya G. Plumblee, Paisley G. Code, Hannah J. Donaldson, Dayami A. Fa- cio, Hailey N. Long, Kori A. Simpson-Callum, Carter T. Anderson, Bonnie K. Ste phens, Ashlyn S. Trapnell, Lucy E. Wheeler, Kayden R. Gallagher, Jade J. Mat- tei-Holt, Kayliana A. Chan- thaboune, Logan D. Bray, Olivia F. Grimsley, Caroline G. Whitaker, Maria J. Tor res, Juan F. Sanchez, James L. McGovern V, Ralph J. Bishop, Connor B. Perrin, Ruby G. Anderson, Brock A. Brush, Garrett C. Rich mond, Connor H. Brewer, Julien E. Venegas, Chase M. Haynes, Logan M. Rich ardson, Bryce L. Brannon, Aiden S. Albright, Isabella V. Mills, Caleb S. Leslie, Bhryze Gabriel S. Braga, Josiah W. Tedder, Andrew A. Sorah, Asa R. McAuley, Hayden J. Fowler, Carrie F. Pottle, Elsa V. Kim, Avery M. Floyd, Rhett W. Hamby, See JHS, page 2A The Jefferson High School Air Force Junior Re serve Officer Training Corps presents colors. Retired Brigadier General Robert L. Corley, USAF, speaks at the Jefferson High School Veterans Day event. MAILING LABEL Jackson County Chamber Sherry Moore named Woman of the Year By Angela Gary Probate Judge Sherry Moore was named Jackson County Woman of the Year at the 17th annual chamber of commerce luncheon, held Thursday at the Braselton Civic Center. Other nominees for Wom an of the Year were: Traci Bledsoe, executive direc tor of Peace Place; Stacey Ramsey, Commerce direc tor of the Boys & Girls Club of Jackson County; Heather Robinson, CEO of Cross & Dot LLC; and Alicia Var gas, social worker for Com merce City Schools. “We recognize women who serve as mentors and role models,” stated Jim Shaw, president and CEO of the Jackson County Area cy Jordan, 2014; Jennifer Chamber of Commerce. Chamber member Kacie DeLeon, who presented the nominees, stated, “All hon- orees are compassionate and serve others. “We are celebrating their leadership and how they inspire future generations.” PAST RECIPIENTS Shaw asked for a standing ovation to be held for the late Martha Martin, the first recipient of Jackson County Woman of the Year in 2008. Past recipients were also recognized. They are: Dee Lavender, 2009; di- Ana Kunz Huckins, 2010; Dr. Emily Howell, 2011; Annette Studivant, 2012; Theresa Kenerly, 2013; Tra- Scott, 2015; Linda Foster, 2016; Ali Merk, 2017; Janis Mangum, 2018; April Sor row, 2019; Tricia Massey, 2020; Dr. April Howard, 2021; Rosa Crescenti, 2022; and Jenn Langston, 2023. GUEST SPEAKER Diana Gottsman, national etiquette expert and owner of The Protocol School of Texas, was the guest speak er. Others on the program were: Angela Gary, North east Georgia Health System, presenting sponsor com ments; Steve Wittry, invo cation; Wade Johnson, rec ognition of past recipients; Tricia Massey, introduction of keynote speaker. Judge Sherry Moore is shown after being named Woman of the Year. See more photos on page 2A.
