GREGORY BURRELL Nominated by Rebecca Burrell) Gilmore High School July 30, 2011 My son, Greg, is an educator. He has taught Special Education, coached, has been the Athletic Director, an Assistant Principal, and a Principal. This year the local board of education decided to close the 144 year-old institution where he was the principal. It more »
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Hoyt Hales, Ellijay
HOYT HALES (Nominated by Rebecca Burrell) Gilmore High School July 30, 2011 I want to nominate my dad. He will be 89 next week. He served in World War II, was in New Guinea and contracted Dengue Fever and Malaria. He has not talked much about his wartime experience. He has an 8th grade education more »
In Memory of Justin Elliott, Ellijay
IN MEMORY OF JUSTIN ELLIOTT (Nominated by Jim Fox) Gilmore High School July 30, 2011 Justin Elliott was an 18 year old high school senior when he was suddenly stricken with Brain Cancer in early 2008. He passed away in April 2011 as a Junior at the University of Georgia. In addition to accepting an more »
In Memory of Noah Harris, Ellijay
IN MEMORY OF LT. NOAH HARRIS (Nominate by Aly Sutton Controy, Lisa Waggoner Crawford, and Mary Priest) Gilmore High School July 30, 2011 Noah Harris was an incredible man, friend, and hero. He joined the military after 9/11 because, as he told his father when he came home from college, he wanted to serve a more »
John Q. Adams, Ellijay
JOHN Q. ADAMS (Nominated by Julie Kepley & Bobbi Leigh Mullins) Gilmore High School July 30, 2011 John Adams was injured in the line of duty in August 2003 while serving in the U.S. Army overseas. He was not expected to live, and yet continues to move forward every day. Since moving to Ellijay, John, more »
Josh Littlejohn, Ellijay
JOSH LITTLEJOHN Nominated by Susan Littlejohn) Gilmore High School July 30, 2011 Josh Littlejohn has devoted his life to the service of humanity through the protection of animals. He is often seen around the mountains helping children, befriending animals, and doing whatever it takes to promote a positive life on Earth. He grooms critters, hammers more »
Linda Miller, Ellijay
IN MEMORY OF LINDA MILLER Gilmore High School July 30, 2011 Mrs. Linda Miller was an inspiration to all she met. She was an educator for many years, however, she accomplished much more than educating. She changed lives and urged students to do the same. She was not afraid to push the limits and step more »
Major General (Ret.) William G. O’Leksy, Ellijay
MAJOR GENERAL (RET) WILLIAM G. O’LEKSY (Nominated by Amy & Andy Schmalen) Gilmore High School July 30, 2011 Bill is a retired 2-star general who not only served 5 tours but is an avid volunteer with the Red Cross, Rotary International, etc. He is a true American hero and role model for people of all more »
Mark Hyde, Ellijay
MARK HYDE (Nominated by Mitch Pinson) Gilmore High School July 30, 2011 Mark Hyde is my wife’s brother and an educator here in Gilmer County. Mark battled Crone’s Disease for about 20 yrs and in November 2010 he was found to have stage 3 Colorectal Cancer. During his Chemotherapy treatment he continued teaching his class more »
Martin Luther King III, Atlanta
MARTIN LUTHER KING III The King Center January 14, 2011 Martin Luther King III is the eldest son of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr and Coretta Scott King. He is President and Chief Executive Officer of The King Center for Nonviolent Social Change located in Atlanta, Georgia.
