Jim Free graduated from Cave Spring High School in 1960, Coosa Valley Tech in 1964, Massey Law College in 1967, FBI National Academy in 1973 and Georgia State University in 1980.

He dedicated 35 years in Law Enforcement Service, 22 of which were as Chief of Police and he served 2 years as a County Manager.  While he was serving in this capacity he managed to obtain his real estate license in 1984 and two years later founded Jim Free Realty, Jason Free Realty and Jason Free School of Realty.

Jim also taught real estate at Berry College, Floyd College and Jason Free School of Realty.

After retiring from the Police Department in 2004 he opened the Jim Free Realty office in Panama City Beach, FL where he presently serves as the Broker.