Jeff Decker

Gatewood’s Jeff Decker stands beside a large aerial photograph of the school’s 30-acre complex, much of which he had a hand in helping to develop over his nearly 13 years in Eatonton. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Gatewood’s Jeff Decker stands beside a large aerial photograph of the school’s 30-acre complex, much of which he had a hand in helping to develop over his nearly 13 years in Eatonton. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Gatewood’s Decker prepares for retirement

Ian Tocher
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Jeff Decker never planned to become head of school at Gatewood in Eatonton.In fact, because he was more comfortable on the sidelines of a football field, Decker said he never intended to lead from the front office of any school.
Head of Gatewood Schools Jeff Decker (center with bow) made the cut to officially open Gatewood’s new high school, though the building has been in use since school resumed early last month. (IAN TOCHER/Staff)

Head of Gatewood Schools Jeff Decker (center with bow) made the cut to officially open Gatewood’s new high school, though the building has been in use since school resumed early last month. (IAN TOCHER/Staff)

Gatewood officially opens new high school building

Ian Tocher
Thursday, September 26, 2024
Though it’s been in use since school resumed Aug. 12, Gatewood Schools hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony last Friday night to officially open its new high school building.
Representatives of Gatewood Schools, including Headmaster Jeff Decker, Assistant Headmaster Josh Ringer and Director of Development Marie Rainey, among others, joined several local officials in tossing a ceremonial shovelful of dirt for the official groundbreaking of Gatewood’s new high school. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Representatives of Gatewood Schools, including Headmaster Jeff Decker, Assistant Headmaster Josh Ringer and Director of Development Marie Rainey, among others, joined several local officials in tossing a ceremonial shovelful of dirt for the official groundbreaking of Gatewood’s new high school. IAN TOCHER/Staff

New high school coming for Gatewood

Ian Tocher
Thursday, October 12, 2023
Gatewood Schools officially broke ground on Oct. 4 on a new high school building, ideally ready for occupation for the 2024-25 school year.
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