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The good news is that the Jackson County government was in the black for 2008 and the county has around $7 million in reserves on hand. The bad news is that 2008 may be the last time the county government is in such good financial condition for several years to come. Compared to a lot of local governments, Jackson County is in fairly good ... [Full Story »] 

A Jefferson man was arrested after allegedly firing shots at a Jefferson residence on Monday and then being chased by officers. Jose Hernandez of Mayberry Lane has been charged with one count of aggravated assault. Other charges may be pending, according to police chief Joe Wirthman. Officers were called to a location on Oak Lane and Peachtree ... [Full Story »] 

The postponement of a bailout vote for BJC Medical Center Monday night by the Jackson County Board of Commissioners just extended debate over a very divisive political issue in the county. The core of this debate is whether or not the Jackson BOC should, along with Banks County, bailout the faltering hospital from its financial hole. The short ... [Full Story »] 

Graduation ceremonies are planned this week at area high schools. Jefferson, Jackson County Comprehensive and East Jackson Comprehensive high schools will all hold their annual graduation ceremonies this week. East Jackson Comprehensive High School will hold its graduation ceremony on Thursday, May 21, at 8 p.m., at Eagle Stadium. Jefferson ... [Full Story »] 

Dear Editor: If the county board of commissioners are looking to bailout BJC Medical Center, maybe they can also bailout the almost dozen people recently injured by BJC and Doctor Keith Ash. Five of this group are suing Ash and BJC. It is time for a major review of BJC, its management, its processes and it’s place in the future of these ... [Full Story »]