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Schools gearing up to set tax rates

Wednesday, August 14. 2019

All three school districts in Jackson County are gearing up to set their property tax millage rates amid a boom of ... [Full Story »]

14,000 students back in school

Wednesday, August 14. 2019

Some 14,000 students are enrolled throughout the three school systems in Jackson County.

The Jackson County School ... [Full Story »]

Qualifying nears for Nov. 5 election

Wednesday, August 7. 2019

Qualifying is coming up for the General Election, set Nov. 5.

Cities across Jackson County have a number of seats ... [Full Story »]

News from MadisonJournalTODAY

Woman sentenced to five years in jail

Friday, August 16. 2019

A Bowman woman was sentenced to five years of jail time on burglary and other charges last month in Madison County ... [Full Story »]

Tax hearing involves big-picture discussion

Friday, August 16. 2019

A hearing on the county tax rate Aug. 12 included discussion of Madison County’s financial history and its need ... [Full Story »]

Madison County Industrial Development and Building Authority to hold tax meeting Aug. 20

Thursday, August 15. 2019

The Madison County Industrial Development and Building Authority will hold a special called meeting on the IDA 2019 ... [Full Story »]

News from BanksNewsTODAY

Domestic incident leads to shooting

Friday, August 16. 2019

One person was shot in a domestic dispute between two male family members at a Queen Road, Gillsville residence ... [Full Story »]

Bottled water donated for school children

Wednesday, August 14. 2019

A heated debate took place on social media Monday night over rising temperatures and the impact it has on school ... [Full Story »]

BOC set to lower millage rate at Aug. 13 meeting

Wednesday, August 7. 2019

The Banks County Board of Commissioners will set the millage rate at a called meeting to be held at 6:30 p.m. on ... [Full Story »]

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BOC approves special-use request to allow venue for event venue

Thursday, August 15. 2019

The Barrow County Board of Commissioners, at its Tuesday, Aug. 13 meeting, approved a special-use request for 3.25 ... [Full Story »]

Kilgore, Sheats announce runs for Winder City Council; Healan won’t seek re-election

Wednesday, August 14. 2019

There will be at least one contested Winder City Council race this fall and at least one new council member when the ... [Full Story »]

Two major projects fail to get green light in Braselton

Wednesday, August 14. 2019

Two major Chateau Elan-area projects recently failed to get approval by town leaders.
The first request — which ... [Full Story »]

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Two major projects fail to get green light

Wednesday, August 14. 2019

Two major Chateau Elan-area projects recently failed to get approval by town leaders.

The first request — which ... [Full Story »]

Senior living, memory care proposed in Braselton

Wednesday, August 14. 2019

Braselton leaders recently took initial steps that would allow a senior living, assisted living and memory care ... [Full Story »]

Qualifying nears for Nov. 5 election

Wednesday, August 7. 2019

Braselton and Hoschton both have seats up for grabs in this year's election. Details include:

BRASELTON

Two ... [Full Story »]

News from CommerceNewsTODAY

Commerce school taxes going up

Wednesday, August 14. 2019

The Commerce school millage rate is going up two percent this year, largely to compensate for a decline in the value ... [Full Story »]

Commerce council takes wide-ranging look at future

Wednesday, August 14. 2019

Development of a new organization chart to have fewer people reporting directly to the city manager and a study of ... [Full Story »]

Qualifying nears for Nov. 5 election

Wednesday, August 7. 2019

Qualifying is coming up for the General Election, set Nov. 5.

Commerce will hold elections for both its city ... [Full Story »]

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Football: Tigers get past Franklin Co. in scrimmage game

Friday, August 16. 2019

The Commerce Tigers came out on the winning end of the team's scrimmage game on Friday night.
The Tigers, who open ... [Full Story »]

SOFTBALL: Crane's big day leads Red Raiders to victory at St. Pius

Friday, August 16. 2019

Lily Crane excelled at the plate and in the circle Thursday night, leading Madison County to their first win against ... [Full Story »]

Bridges: The unappreciated participants on Friday nights

Friday, August 16. 2019

One of our country’s best traditions has returned for another year.
High school football on Friday nights is as ... [Full Story »]

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Thursday, August 15. 2019

BUFORD - Elizabeth Hayes Kennerly, 68, Buford, passed away on Friday, June 21, 2019.

Celebration of Life to be ... [Full Story »]

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Thursday, August 15. 2019

DANIELSVILLE - Jarrett Edwin Lowe, 70, Danielsville, passed away on Tuesday, August 13, 2019, at the Piedmont Athens ... [Full Story »]

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Wednesday, August 14. 2019

JEFFERSON - Sharon Thurman McCreery, 77, Jefferson, entered into rest Tuesday, August 13, 2019.

Mrs. McCreery was ... [Full Story »]

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Wednesday, August 14. 2019

JEFFERSON - Sharon Thurman McCreery, 77, Jefferson, entered into rest Tuesday, August 13, 2019.

Mrs. McCreery was ... [Full Story »]

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Woman sentenced to five years in jail

Tax hearing involves big-picture discussion

Madison County Industrial Development and Building Authority to hold tax meeting Aug. 20

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Domestic incident leads to shooting

Bottled water donated for school children

BOC set to lower millage rate at Aug. 13 meeting

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BOC approves special-use request to allow venue for event venue

Kilgore, Sheats announce runs for Winder City Council; Healan won’t seek re-election

Two major projects fail to get green light in Braselton

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Two major projects fail to get green light

Senior living, memory care proposed in Braselton

Qualifying nears for Nov. 5 election

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Commerce school taxes going up

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