Bellamy awarded Pioneer RESA Pioneer in Education Award

Jim Bellamy graduated from the University of Georgia. Jim lives in Stephens County, Georgia.

Stephens County School System - Board of Education

Jim currently serves on the Stephens County Board of Education. He was first elected in 2014 and is in his third term.

Jim previously worked as an assistant principal at Stephens County High School and the principal at Stephens County Middle School Principal. He also worked as the operations director for the Stephens County School System, a teacher at the Stephens County Alternative School, and a basketball coach.

As of March 11, 2026, Jim Bellamy did not have a website or any information online.

Access to Education

School Curriculum

School Facilities & Resources

Student Wellbeing

Teachers

Ga. Lawsuit Over Parental Rights May Go to Trial

As the principal of Stephens County Middle School, was sued by two students' parents for giving the students permission to get pregnancy tests and contraceptives because he “was aware of past physical abuse of the Earls children by their father,” while failing to report this allegation as required by law.

- As the principal of Stephens County Middle School, was sued by two students' parents for giving the students permission to get pregnancy tests and contraceptives because he “was aware of past physical abuse of the Earls children by their father,” while failing to report this allegation as required by law.

Ethics & Conduct

Jim Bellamy

- The Board of Education runs the public school system. The Board of Education is entirely independent from the rest of the county government.
- Board of Education members work together to make school policy, set the budget, and appoint the superintendent to run the schools day to day.
- Board of Education members are elected to four-year terms in nonpartisan elections.