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Aaryn Fisher, Executive Director of Jackson County Family Connection

July 29, 2024 by Tom Sheldon

Northeast Georgia Business Radio

Aaryn Fisher, Executive Director of Jackson County Family Connection

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Aaryn Fisher/Jackson County Family Connection

Jackson County Family Connection is a collaborative organization that links businesses, agencies, and citizens together for the betterment of children and families in Jackson County.

Family Connection is the largest statewide network of communities in the United States. Each of the 159 counties in the state of Georgia are a part of the network and have made a commitment to improve results for families and children.

Jackson County Family Connection is a community based partnership of public and private leaders, agencies and organizations, businesses, local government, the faith community, families, and youth. The partnership provides as opportunity for organizations to work together to improve the lives of citizens in Jackson County through collaboration.

Jackson County Family Connection is not a service provider; rather, it is a formal process of collaboration, promoting results-focused planning and local decision making.

The collaborative has created a strategic annual operating plan to guide its efforts to improve conditions for Jackson County families. Embedded in this plan are goals to ensure that all children are healthy, start school ready to learn, succeed in school, and have strong, self sufficient families. The work of the collaborative is based on a framework of accountability which calls for reforms to be made in the way that we support families, the way decisions are made, and the way that we address financing and budgeting.

Jackson County Family Connection is a private 501(c)3 organization run by a volunteer board of directors that employ an Executive Director.

Our Community Partner for this episode of Northeast Georgia Business Radio is Bizzy Bee Exterminators. A giant thank you to Brandon and his team for their continued support. Bizzy Bee Exterminators is a leading termite and pest control company that has been serving Georgia since 1972. Free inspections – visit Bizzy Bee Exterminators today!

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Ellie Pennybacker with Jackson County Habitat for Humanity

June 23, 2024 by Tom Sheldon

Northeast Georgia Business Radio

Ellie Pennybacker with Jackson County Habitat for Humanity

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Ellie Pennybacker/Jackson County Habitat for Humanity

Habitat for Humanity is a global nonprofit housing organization working in local communities across all 50 states in the U.S. and in approximately 70 countries. Habitat’s vision is of a world where everyone has a decent place to live.

Habitat works toward our vision by building strength, stability and self-reliance in partnership with families in need of decent and affordable housing. Habitat homeowners help build their own homes alongside volunteers and pay an affordable mortgage.

Visit Jackson County Habitat for Humanity here.

Our Community Partner for this episode of Northeast Georgia Business Radio is Leather & Lace Coffee and Company. A giant thank you to Heather and Lori for their continued support. Leather & Lace Coffee and Company specializes in barrel aged coffee beans; artisan roasting all their coffees. They also offer event and special occasion catering: visit them today.

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Jamie Dove – Jackson County Public Development Director

May 28, 2024 by Tom Sheldon

Northeast Georgia Business Radio

Jamie Dove - Jackson County Public Development Director

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Jamie Dove

Jamie Dove/Jackson County Public Development Director

Jackson County Public Development Department provides an orderly process to guide growth and development in conformance with the policies, regulations and procedures adopted by the Board of Commissioners for the betterment of Jackson County. The department houses three divisions: Planning and Zoning, Protective Inspections and Code Enforcement.

Jackson County is one of the best small counties in the country, noted for its strong economy and quality of life. World-class health care, recreation, education, and art communities complement its strong business climate.

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The Honorable Andy Garrison – Jackson County Magistrate Court Judge

February 15, 2024 by Tom Sheldon

Northeast Georgia Business Radio

The Honorable Andy Garrison - Jackson County Magistrate Court Judge

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The Honorable Andy Garrison/Jackson County Magistrate Court Judge

Over 40 years of law enforcement experience/service, with 28 of those years as Director/Manager of the State of Georgia Public Safety Training Center in Athens. Judge Garrison is also a Professor at Athens Technical College and teaches courses in Criminal Procedure, Criminal Law, Constitutional Law, and Ethics. As a consultant, Judge Garrison has taught both Judges and Court Clerks for the Institute of Continuing Judicial Education (ICJE) at UGA.

Judge Garrison has a stellar career in the criminal justice field and would use his knowledge and experience to benefit the people of Jackson County, Georgia. Married to the former Hilda Johnson of Jefferson. Together they have four children and 4 grandchildren. “I was born and raised in Jackson County and my entire career has been dedicated to serving. It would be my great honor to serve the people of Jackson County as your Chief Magistrate Judge.”

Visit andy4judge.org to get to know Judge Garrison!

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Doug Haynie – Mayor, City of Arcade

February 13, 2024 by Tom Sheldon

Northeast Georgia Business Radio

Doug Haynie - Mayor, City of Arcade

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Mayor Doug Haynie/City of Arcade

Welcome to the City of Arcade. On behalf of the Mayor and the City Council, they would like to invite you to visit their website, as this is your portal to valuable information about the city and government.

The goal is that the website is used to stay informed about current events and issues involving the City of Arcade; a valuable resource for better communication with the city and elected officials.

Please visit the website often to keep up to date on all the new happenings at the City of Arcade.

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John Scott, Vice President & Director of Economic Development for Jackson County

January 15, 2024 by Tom Sheldon

Northeast Georgia Business Radio

John Scott, Vice President & Director of Economic Development for Jackson County

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John Scott

John Scott/Jackson County Area Chamber of Commerce

The Jackson County Area Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit, member driven association, which serves the business community. They are committed to creating a vibrant community in which to live, work and play. Their mission is to promote business success and enhance quality of life by being the leader in economic and community development. The Jackson County Area Chamber of Commerce strives to be a trusted leader in Jackson County.

The Jackson Alliance is organized under the Jackson County Area Chamber of Commerce and serves as the central economic development organization for Jackson County, Georgia. The Jackson Alliance is an arm, or subcommittee, of the Chamber’s Economic Development Council and is a public-private partnership for the economic advancement of Jackson County. Funding for The Alliance comes from membership dues, which is why members are referred to as “Economic Development Allies.” Joining The Alliance has a real impact on Jackson County’s economic growth. Alliance Members are from both private and public organizations that share a common interest in Economic Development.

Our Community Partner for this episode of Northeast Georgia Business Radio is Moneypenny. A giant thank you for their continued support. Moneypenny provides a US based, dedicated receptionist and large business phone handling provision. Moneypenny also provides Website Live Chat boxes to quickly correspond with clients. Visit Moneypenny today!

Senior Tax Exemption in Jackson County

August 31, 2023 by Tom Sheldon

Northeast Georgia Business Radio

Senior Tax Exemption in Jackson County

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Chad Bingham, Ty Clack, Jerry Schomaker, Scott Courter

Mental Health Awareness in Northeast Georgia

August 21, 2023 by Tom Sheldon

Northeast Georgia Business Radio

Mental Health Awareness in Northeast Georgia

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Maddison Dean, Traci Bledsoe and Laney Johnson

Join the effort in Northeast Georgia to bring awareness to mental health and bring NAMI affiliation to Jackson County, Georgia. For more information; email jackson@namiga.org.

NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness.

What started as a small group of families gathered around a kitchen table in 1979 has blossomed into the nation’s leading voice on mental health. Today, they are an alliance of more than 600 local affiliates who work in a community to raise awareness and provide support and education that was not previously available to those in need. NAMI works to educate, support, advocate, listen and lead to improve the lives of people with mental illness and their loved ones. ones.

John Uesseler with EmpowerC3….Back to School

July 17, 2023 by Tom Sheldon

Northeast Georgia Business Radio

John Uesseler with EmpowerC3....Back to School

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John Uesseler/Empower College and Career Center of Jackson County

The Empower College & Career Center (EmpowerC3) is an educational partnership with businesses in Jackson County and the surrounding area. The Empower Center engages students in career relevant learning experiences. Through partnerships with business and industry, higher education and our community, students work toward goals that help them reach their college and career objectives. Some of these goals include completing pathways and earning credentials.

EmpowerC3 provides a variety of high-tech and academic opportunities as part of the high school experience. Students can work toward associate’s degrees through the University System of Georgia or the Technical College System of Georgia while earning their high school diplomas, qualifying them immediately for a variety of professional careers and post-secondary opportunities. Parents of students participating in dual enrollment will save up to two years of post-secondary tuition.

Students will leave high school with authentic experiences that will help them define and refine their choices about college, careers, or the military. EmpowerC3 will provide a continuum of work-based learning experiences, internship possibilities, and a pervasive use of science, math, technology and engineering within the classroom curriculum.

The ultimate goal for every EmpowerC3 student is to graduate prepared for a successful career in an ever-changing world. Established high school programs and dual-enrollment programs offered through partnerships with the University of North Georgia and Lanier Technical College will allow EmpowerC3 to provide high-demand skills for high school students and adults from Jackson County and the surrounding areas. Empower College and Career Center will provide post-baccalaureate opportunities for individuals seeking new skills or a career change after earning a college degree. Students will engage in authentic, integrated, work-based, and service-learning experiences that simulate the professional environment.

Our Community Partner for this episode of Northeast Georgia Business Radio is the Greene Insurance Group. A giant thank you to Nic and his team for their continued support. The Greene Insurance Group provides a personalized business or individual assessment. Home, Auto, Fire, Commercial, Life and much more. The Greene Insurance Group gives their clients peace of mind by insuring a brighter future!