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Oglethorpe County coroner and 911 director James "Junior" Jackson has had many jobs and titles throughout his career in law enforcement and public service. (Photo/Jack Casey)

Oglethorpe County coroner and 911 director James "Junior" Jackson has had many jobs and titles throughout his career in law enforcement and public service. (Photo/Jack Casey)

Jack(son) of all trades

Caitlin Farmer
Thursday, June 23, 2022
James Jackson answers to many names.    There's his given name. And then there's "Captain." But most folks know him as "Junior."   And if it’s possible, his many jobs and passions outnumber his names.
OCHS senior Elisse Griffiths hugs Carl Young, the Chief of Oglethorpe County Fire and Rescue after the Beaverdam Volunteer Fire Department gave $2,000 to help fund HOSA’s trip to the international competition. (Photo/Jack Casey)

OCHS senior Elisse Griffiths hugs Carl Young, the Chief of Oglethorpe County Fire and Rescue after the Beaverdam Volunteer Fire Department gave $2,000 to help fund HOSA’s trip to the international competition. (Photo/Jack Casey)

Fire department gives $2,000 for trip to HOSA conference

Jack Casey
Thursday, May 12, 2022
Oglethorpe County High School students are going to the HOSA International Leadership Conference this summer, thanks in part to a $2,000 donation from the Beaverdam Volunteer Fire Department.
Authorities are investigating the cause of the fire at 115 Upson Court in Lexington on Sunday. A deputy pulled Jeffrey Shellnut and his dog from the fire. (Submitted Photo)

Authorities are investigating the cause of the fire at 115 Upson Court in Lexington on Sunday. A deputy pulled Jeffrey Shellnut and his dog from the fire. (Submitted Photo)

Deputies rescue man from Lexington house fire

Julianna Duennes Russ
Thursday, December 9, 2021
A man and his dog were rescued from a burning home by Oglethorpe County deputies and transported for medical treatment on Dec. 5.    About 2:37 p.m., Sgt. Andrew Brooks arrived at 115 Upson Court in Lexington. He learned Jeffrey Shellnut, who uses a wheelchair, was in the burning home.