The following local students graduated Fall 2025: Ahmad Carswell of Macon, Garette Smithe of Macon, Harley Dennis of Macon, Janece Williams of Macon and obert Worthy of Gray.
Valdosta State University
The following local students graduated Fall 2025: Karley Mauldin of Gray and Casey Watkins of Gray.
Kennesaw State University
The following local students made Dean’s List for Fall 2025: Jeffrey Brown of Haddock, Derrick Cleveland of Gray, Julianna Dant of Gray, Alley Davis of Gray, Nathan Corrigan of Gray, Diamond Sinclair of Gray and Nina Wills of Gray.
Georgia Military College
The following local student made Dean’s list for Fall 2026: Karen (Ellie) Etheridge.
Georgia Tech
The following local student made Dean’s list for Fall 2026: Wilson Bridges of Macon, Sophia Hutchinson of Macon, Austin Hutchison of Gray, Brrett Moody of Macon and Lauren Rutherford of Haddock.
The following local students earned Faculity Honors for Fall 2025 semester: Reagan Hicks of Gray, Jackson Martin of Haddock and Evan McGalliard of Gray.
University of Georgia
Local student is a recipient of UGA’s Presidential Award of Excellence.
Caleb Jackson who graduated from JCHS 2022 was one of 46 students from the graduating class of 2026 who were honored with this award. At this year’s UGA Presidential Honors Week Luncheon, 14 graduating seniors from the Franklin College of Arts and Sciences were recognized with the Presidential Award of Excellence, a distinction reserved for students whose academic achievement, leadership, and service reflect the very best of the university. For Caleb Jackson, music is both discipline and expression. His studies have allowed him to explore performance, composition, and collaboration, using sound as a means of storytelling. Through his work, he has demonstrated not only technical skill but also a deep appreciation for the cultural and emotional power of music. As he moves forward, he aims to continue refining his craft and connecting with audiences through creative expression.
