Wednesday, October 11. 2017

A booming economic recovery and some leftover SPLOST funds are expected to pump up county spending next year while ... [Full Story »]

Plott, Quinn discuss city needs at forum

Wednesday, October 11. 2017

It wasn’t exactly a love-fest, but last week’s political forum for the Jefferson mayoral race saw the two ... [Full Story »]

Thieves steal equipment from Harco

Wednesday, October 11. 2017

Thieves took thousands of dollars worth of lawn equipment from the Harco Rental store on Washington Street in ... [Full Story »]

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BOC upholds denial of fertilizer plant

Monday, October 16. 2017

The county’s board of commissioners were unmoved by an appeal Oct. 10 by brothers Stephen and Jeff Smith who want ... [Full Story »]

School superintendent to retire

Monday, October 16. 2017

Madison County School Superintendent Allen McCannon will retire at the end of the 2017 – 2018 school year.
... [Full Story »]

D’ville roundabout work on schedule

Monday, October 16. 2017

Work continues on Danielsville’s new roundabout, even though things have been a bit messy at the intersection ... [Full Story »]

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Judges appeal to Banks BOC to not leave Piedmont Judicial Circuit

Wednesday, October 11. 2017

Piedmont Judicial Circuit Superior Court Judge David Motes, with the other judges sitting behind him in a united ... [Full Story »]

Additional arrests made in shooting

Friday, October 6. 2017

Three additional arrests have been made in yesterday’s shooting incident in Banks County.
The following ... [Full Story »]

Commerce man charged in shooting

Friday, October 6. 2017

Banks County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that occurred in the area of Highway 59 and Barnes ... [Full Story »]

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Man arrested, 2 other suspects sought in money scam

Thursday, October 12. 2017

The Winder Police Department has made one arrest and have issued warrants for two other suspects after three men ... [Full Story »]

BOC approves energy conservation proposal

Wednesday, October 11. 2017

A proposed energy conservation project is projected to save Barrow County more than $93,000 annually over the next ... [Full Story »]

Statham City Council candidates stress preserving ‘small town feel’ during forum

Wednesday, October 11. 2017

Candidates for Statham City Council touted the city’s “small town feel” at a forum last week, but only one ... [Full Story »]

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Area houses busted in pot ring

Thursday, October 12. 2017

The recent bust of a large marijuana growing ring involved locations in both Braselton and Hoschton.
The bust led ... [Full Story »]

Warehouse request denied

Wednesday, October 11. 2017

In a rare move Monday night, Braselton leaders denied a request for another warehouse in the town.
The Braselton ... [Full Story »]

No applications yet on reported WJ neighborhood

Wednesday, October 11. 2017

Is a massive high-end community planned in Hoschton?

No formal plans have yet been presented on a large tract of ... [Full Story »]

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BOC O.K.’s higher budget, lower tax rate

Wednesday, October 11. 2017

A booming economic recovery and some leftover SPLOST funds are expected to pump up county spending next year while ... [Full Story »]

Commerce to host Bicycle, Brews and BBQ

Wednesday, October 4. 2017

The second annual Bicycle, Brews & BBQ festival with Cruising Commerce will be held Saturday, Oct. 7.
The ... [Full Story »]

Commerce scores below state SAT average

Wednesday, October 4. 2017

Commerce High School was the only school in Jackson County to score below the state average on the SAT this year.
... [Full Story »]

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Football: Knights lose tough contest to Heritage

Tuesday, October 17. 2017

In 2016, the Bethlehem Christian Academy football team lost to the Heritage School of Newnan 49-9.
The 40-point ... [Full Story »]

Football: Tigers use big 4th quarter to pull away from Riverside

Friday, October 13. 2017

Going into Friday night's game, head coach Michael Brown called Riverside Military Academy a "extremely athletic" ... [Full Story »]

Panthers offense stutters without Venable

Friday, October 13. 2017

All season long, Jackson County has relied on senior running back Noah Venable to lead their offense. So, it’s no ... [Full Story »]

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Tuesday, October 17. 2017

COLBERT - Agnes Revonda Beard, 74, passed away on Sunday, October 15, 2017, at Piedmont Athens Regional in ... [Full Story »]

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Tuesday, October 17. 2017

GASTONIA, NC - Swayne Conred Whitlock, 82, passed away at his residence in Gastonia on Sunday, October 8, 2017. He ... [Full Story »]

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Monday, October 16. 2017

ROUND HILL, VA - Lawrence Vince Phillips, 94, passed away peacefully at his residence, Highlands Farm, in Round ... [Full Story »]

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Monday, October 16. 2017

BOGART - Barbara Huff, 72, formerly of Winder, passed away Monday, October 9, 2017.

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