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Education / Learning
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Organization Name:
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Lanier Technical College, Jackson Campus
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Contact Person:
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Dr. Howard Ledford or Joy Bates
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Phone Number:
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Campus - 706-335-1931 -- Adult Literacy - 706-335-9549
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Address:
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631 S. Elm Street, Commerce, GA 30529
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Website:
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Agency Mission Statement or area of responsibility:
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Lanier Tech provides programs leading to associate degrees, diploma, and technical certificates of credit; technical and professional development; and adult literacy including classes for GED.
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Organization Name:
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Lindsay's Legacy
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Contact Person:
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Lisa Stephens- Program Coordinator
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Phone Number:
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706-410-5525
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Address:
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P.O. Box 883, Jefferson, GA 30549
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Email:
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Agency Mission Statement or area of responsibility:
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Lindsay’s Legacy is a school-based mentoring program which guides students toward excellence through mentoring and friendship. The program provides caring adult role models to students in need of extra encouragement. Lindsay’s Legacy serves all 3 school systems in Jackson County.
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Organization Name:
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Piedmont Regional Library System
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Contact Person:
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Alan Harkness
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Phone Number:
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770-867-2762
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Address:
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189 Bell View Street, Winder, GA 30680
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Website:
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Agency Mission Statement or area of responsibility:
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Piedmont Regional Library System, serving Jackson, Barrow and Banks Counties, has a large collection of books and periodicals, CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public.
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Family
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Organization Name:
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Jackson County Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS)
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Contact Person:
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Jacqueline Franklin, Director
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Phone Number:
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706-367-3019
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Address:
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Mailing Address: PO Box 526, Jefferson, GA 30549
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Organization Name:
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Jackson County Family Connection, Inc.
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Contact Person:
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Niki Adams
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Phone Number:
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706-367-3021 or 706-361-2910
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Address:
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P.O Box 883, Jefferson Ga 30449
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Email:
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Website:
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Agency Mission Statement or area of responsibility:
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We are a collaborative organization that links businesses, agencies and citizens together for the bettement of children and familie in Jackson county
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Key Annual Dates & Events:
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Holiday Connection - Volunteers needed October - December, Summer Lunch - Volunteers needed May - July
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