Teacher honored for more than 60 years of positive influence

"A life is not important except in the impact it has on other lives." - Jackie Robinson

  • William Gilbert enjoys the celebration of his career as an educator in Putnam County. T. MICHAEL STONE/Staff
    William Gilbert enjoys the celebration of his career as an educator in Putnam County. T. MICHAEL STONE/Staff

    If you want a practical example of what Jackie Robinson was talking about, you need look no further than the life of Mr. William Gilbert, who was honored at a Head Start reunion recently. 

    Proclamations were also issued in his honor by the Eatonton City Council and the Fulton County Board of Commissioners.

    “Mr. Gilbert has been a pillar of our community for more than 60 years,” former student D…