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Bad economy could be good for school project

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Wednesday, December 24. 2008

The dismal economy is a black cloud hanging over Georgia, but it could provide a nice silver lining for the Commerce Board of Education. The board expects to advertise for bids on its new Commerce High School in late January or early February, and bad economic times could translate into more competitive — read lower — bids. “Right now ... [Full Story »]

Merchants pleased with 'Candelight' promotion

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Wednesday, December 24. 2008

Last Friday night’s “Commerce by Candlelight” created strong sales and brought in new customers, participating merchants said. “It was great. It was very successful,” exclaimed Melissa Moody of Peyton’s Place, a South Broad Street gift shop. “I sold a lot.” Moody said many of the shoppers were new to the store and that she was ... [Full Story »]

Police donate Toys for Tots

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Wednesday, December 24. 2008

The Commerce Police Department turned over a number of toys to the U.S. Marine Corps for its Toys for Tots program Friday morning. The toys were collected from players and spectators at a football game Dec. 12 between the city police and the Banks County Sheriff’s Office (the police won 45-39) for the purpose of supporting the Toys for Tots ... [Full Story »]

4-car wreck ties up Jefferson Road

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Tuesday, December 23. 2008

Motorists on the Jefferson Road had to wait a few minutes Monday night while law enforcement officials cleared a four-vehicle wreck at the intersection with B. Wilson Road. No one was seriously injured. Witnesses said a Commerce-bound vehicle stopped to make a left turn from Jefferson Road onto B. Wilson Road. A second car stopped, but a third ... [Full Story »]

Jackson judges face medial challenges

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Friday, December 19. 2008

Two Superior Court judges serving Jackson and Banks counties are facing serious medical issues. Joe Booth, Commerce, is in intensive care unit at Athens Regional Medical Center today, while David Motes, Jefferson, was due to undergo surgery Thursday, Dec. 18. Booth went to the hospital Thursday with flu-like symptoms. The problem was later ... [Full Story »]

Burglar steals cigarettes at Cody Fuels

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Friday, December 19. 2008

A masked burglar kicked open the door of Cody Fuels at about 2:11 a.m. last Thursday Dec. 11, filled a trash can with cigarettes, placed it in his vehicle and came in for more, before getting away. According to the Commerce Police Department incident report, officers responded to the Maysville Road convenience store’s burglar alarm at 2 a.m. ... [Full Story »]

Reserviors get boost from rain

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Thursday, December 18. 2008

Last week’s rainfall was good for the Bear Creek Reservoir. Following the 3-plus inches of rain that fell Thursday and Friday, the 505-acre lake rose by more than two feet. Operators had been able to pump a little water out of the Middle Oconee River into the southwest Jackson County reservoir as early as Dec. 5, but began pumping full-time ... [Full Story »]

Group hopes to spur action on rate of births to teens

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Wednesday, December 17. 2008

Every year, Jackson County teenagers ages 15-19 give birth to 100 children — the highest rate of births to teens in the 10-county Northeast Georgia Health District. That’s the equivalent of six classrooms per year of school children whose odds of growing up in poverty are extremely high; and 100 young women also destined for poverty. Yet, ... [Full Story »]

Shop Commerce by candlelight Friday

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Wednesday, December 17. 2008

Downtown Commerce will offer a rare nighttime shopping experience with “Commerce by Candlelight” this Friday. Approximately 20 stores will stay open until 9:00, and shoppers will be able to stroll from store to store on luminary-lit sidewalks, hear Christmas carols performed by the county’s top vocal ensemble, see Santa, enjoy ... [Full Story »]

Public safety should be deciding factor on new motor carrier unit

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Wednesday, December 17. 2008

The decision by the Commerce Police Department and Commerce City Council regarding the creation of a city police unit certified to conduct Motor Carrier Compliance inspections of big trucks should be made strictly from a public safety standpoint. That is not to say that revenue is not to be considered. In today’s economic climate, Commerce ... [Full Story »]

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