Whether you want facts about George Washington or Confucius, you can bet that Jeff Pierce can give them to you. Jeff is a historian here in Hall County. Jeff has been in this area his entire life. He and his wife Gayla have one daughter, McKinney, who is currently attending the University of Georgia.
Pierce has served as the President of the Northeast Georgia History Center and now serves on the Board. He can be found there volunteering frequently. Jeff wants to encourage people to get the younger generation more involved in learning about history. People say it will repeat itself.
We asked Jeff a few questions about his interests and his experience in Hall County.
Q: Who are the top three musicians (past or present) that you would love to see?
A: James Taylor, George Frederick Handel, and Bill Monroe.
Q: Where is your favorite place to eat in Hall County?
A: Longstreet Cafe.
Q: If you could give a piece of advice to a crowd of people what would you say?
A: “Don’t be afraid to stand up for what you believe in.”
Q: If you could have lunch with anyone (alive and non-relative), who would it be?
A: George W. Bush
Q: What will you be doing this Friday night in Hall County?
A: “Eating at El Sombrero.”
Q: What is your favorite movie?
A: Gone with the Wind and National Treasure
Q: If you could travel anywhere in the world right now, where would it be?
A: “England because I’ve always admired and wanted to see the culture.”
Q: What is the biggest change you’ve seen in Hall County?
A: “The economic growth.”
Q: What would be one of your most satisfied life moments?
A: “When I got my masters in historic preservation.”
The Faces of Hall County is a project to showcase the amazing people that live or work in our community. If you would like to nominate an interesting person to be featured please email babernathy@gonorton.com.
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