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COLUMN: Avoiding the 'D-word'

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Friday, September 26. 2008

Seldom is history made while we watch. Only in retrospect do we usually recognize the important turning points of history. But this month’s cascade of bad economic and financial news has been like watching on old movie reel of history in the ... [ Full Story » ]

Early voting available for general election

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Wednesday, September 24. 2008

Georgia voters can now cast their ballots in person for the general election at their county registrar’s office without providing a reason. A new law allows voters to cast ballots 45 days prior to an election, either by mail or in person ... [ Full Story » ]

Jackson foreclosures up 57% YTD

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Wednesday, September 24. 2008

Foreclosures in Jackson County are up 57 percent so far in 2008 compared to 2007. But compared to the growth year of 2006 before the housing fall, foreclosures are up 176 percent. Through October’s sale date in 2008, 864 properties have been ... [ Full Story » ]

EDITORIAL: Saying ‘No’ to rezoning plan

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Thursday, September 18. 2008

Jackson County has prided itself over the last three decades as being a place friendly to business growth. Both at the county and municipal level, local governments have long invested in infrastructure to accommodate industrial and business ... [ Full Story » ]

QCPC approves variances for Jefferson Dairy Queen

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Wednesday, September 17. 2008

Two variance requests that would bring a Dairy Queen restaurant to Jefferson were approved by the Quad Cities Planning Commission Tuesday night. The requests will now go to the Jefferson City Council for consideration at its Oct. 13 meeting. ... [ Full Story » ]

Art in the Park set for weekend

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Wednesday, September 17. 2008

A silent auction and miniature golf are new additions for the Art in the Park festival. A silent auction and miniature golf are new additions for the Art in the Park festival. The 18th annual event will be held Sept. 20-21 at Hurricane Shoals ... [ Full Story » ]

Internet fraud attempt hits two in Jackson

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Friday, September 12. 2008

TWO JACKSON COUNTY residents were victims of Internet fraud last week, according to incident reports filed at the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office. Both people reported selling something on the Internet. They received checks with more money than ... [ Full Story » ]

COLUMN: Palin changes the Obama script

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Friday, September 12. 2008

Every presidential candidate is a traveling storyteller. There’s a story line to every campaign, as if the candidate were writing his own novel with himself as hero. Politics isn’t just about policies, it’s also about personalities and the ... [ Full Story » ]

BOC approves budget, millage rate

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Wednesday, September 10. 2008

Final action was taken on the 2009 budget and millage rate at a called meeting of the Jackson County Board of Commissioners last week. Although the county is increasing spending in its general fund by $6.6 million, the millage rate is set to drop ... [ Full Story » ]

UPDATE: Standridge continues to improve

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Friday, September 5. 2008

Colton Standridge, 13, who was injured in a four-wheel accident on Aug. 18, continues to improve and has been moved from Egleston Children’s Hospital to Scottish Rite Hospital in Atlanta. Standridge has been walking some and talking to his ... [ Full Story » ]

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