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Cheatham retires after 58 years at GJC

Cheatham retires after 58 years at GJC
Georgia Cheatham retired from Gary Job Corps after 58 years. There was a ceremony held in her honor that involved the unveiling of Cheatham’s Corner, a place for reflection for the students that has a bronze statue and bears her name. Above, all of Gary Job Corps staff surround Georgia Cheatham on the new Cheatham’s corner located on campus. Right, Georgia Cheatham on Cheatham’s Corner, now located at Gary Job Corps. Daily Record photos by Shannon West

GARY JOB CORPS

Georgia Cheatham has officially retired from Gary Job Corps after 58 years of service. Due to her many years of hard work and the great impact she has had, the center recently held a ceremony to send her off with the reverence she deserves, revealing what has been deemed Cheathams Corner — a platform and statue bearing her name for use as a place of reflection for the cadets.

Cheatham has lived an exciting life, with her many years at GJC being just one of her many accomplishments.

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Author: SHANNON WEST MANAGING EDITOR
Upload date: 05/28/2025 08:00 AM
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