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EDITORIAL: Why do Pendergrass leaders hide?

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Friday, October 9. 2009

When Pendergrass leaders shut down the town’s public comment period at city council meetings last week, it was a sign of fear and weakness. When Mayor Monk Tolbert motioned for the town’s police to go stand next to a woman who complained — after the meeting had been adjourned — about the lack of citizen input, it was an act of ... [Full Story »]

Survey to address drug, alcohol use by students

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Wednesday, October 7. 2009

THE JACKSON County School System will soon ask middle and high school students about their potential use of alcohol, tobacco, drugs and bullying. The Georgia Student Health Survey is an anonymous, statewide test created by the state department of education to look at drug, tobacco and alcohol use among middle and high school students. The ... [Full Story »]

Pendergrass man convicted on child molestation charges

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Wednesday, October 7. 2009

Robert Mills, 37, Pendergrass, was found guilty Thursday in Jackson County Superior Court on charges of child molestation. Mills was found guilty on two counts of aggravated child molestation, nine counts of child molestation and five counts of enticing a child for indecent purposes. Several victims and witnesses testified in the trial. These ... [Full Story »]

COLUMN: When justice isn't blind, it isn't fair

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Friday, October 2. 2009

A lot of people are interested in the investigations and recall efforts taking place in the City of Pendergrass. Based on the comments we’re getting on our website and the number of emails and phone calls I get, a lot of folks are very upset with the town’s leadership. One of the issues that’s generated a lot of talk in the community is ... [Full Story »]

Woman pulled from burning car in Arcade wreck

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Thursday, October 1. 2009

Arcade police chief Randy Williams and motorists who stopped at a wreck Thursday morning in Arcade saved the life of a woman trapped in a burning car. Lula Little was pulling onto the bypass when her car was struck by a dump truck. The car quickly caught fire and those who stopped only had minutes to get her out. Williams said that Kevin Bailey ... [Full Story »]

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