On January 13, Dr. Jessica Watson was announced as the sole finalist to become the next Superintendent of Lamar County Schools. Tonight, the Board of Education officially voted to hire Dr. Watson, with all five members unanimously approving the decision.
Dr. Watson will replace the district’s long-standing leader, Dr. Jute Wilson, who has served at Lamar County Schools since 2014. Dr. Wilson’s tenure will end on Friday, February 7, 2025. Dr. Watson will begin her duties the following Monday, February 10, 2025.
Dr. Jessica Watson is a 19-year Lamar County resident who served several administrative roles at Thomaston-Upson Schools. Most recently, Dr. Watson was the Executive Director of Student Services and Secondary Curriculum at Thomaston-Upson. You can learn more about her biography and experience in the Barnesville Buzz article from January 13, 2025, by clicking the link below.
Article: Dr. Jessica Watson Named New School Superintendent
Grant Turner is the editor of the Barnesville Buzz and an educator, coach, and writer based in Barnesville, Georgia. He shares stories that bridge community, faith, and personal growth. In addition to teaching and coaching, Grant is Director of Musical Worship and a Sunday School teacher at New Hope Baptist Church in Zebulon, Georgia. He lives in Barnesville with his wife, Haley.
