Background
Hefner, James Homer was born on October 18, 1932 in Ellijay, Georgia, United States. Son of Jeffie Homer and Essie (Reece) Hefner.
Hefner, James Homer was born on October 18, 1932 in Ellijay, Georgia, United States. Son of Jeffie Homer and Essie (Reece) Hefner.
Bachelor of Science in Education, North Georgia College, 1954; Master of Arts in Education, Western Carolina University, 1961; education specialist graduate, Georgia State University, 1979.
Teacher/counselor, Gilmer County Board Education, Ellijay, Georgia, 1957-1969;
coordinator student services, Pickens Area Vocational-Technology School, Jasper, Georgia, 1969-1979;
vocational administrator, Gilmer County Board Education, Ellijay, 1979-1984;
superintendent schools, Gilmer County School System, Ellijay, since 1985. Cons. United States Office Career Education, Washington, 1976, Vocational Career Devel.Ctr. Georgia State University, Atlanta, 1980-1988.
President Guidance Division Georgia Vocational Association, 1978-1979. Member Advisory Council on Vocational Education, Atlanta, 1977-1986.
President Ellijay Junior Chamber of Commerce, 1964. Chairman Gilmer County Health Advisory Committee, 1969-1970, Board of directors Apple Valley Rehabilitation Center, 1968-1979, Gilber County Board Health, 1987-1991. Board directors Gilmer County Heart Association, 1980-1991.
Member Georgia Association Ednl. Leaders, North Georgia Regional Ednl. Svc. Agcy. (chairman, since 1988), Georgia Association School Supts., Ninth District School Supts., CartecayOptimist Club (board directors, 1987-1990), Ellijay Lions Club, Rotary Club of Gilmer County.
Married Esther Joyce Ralston, February 7, 1953. 1 child, Rhonda.