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Jefferson chiropractor arrested for child molestation

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Thursday, February 11. 2010

A Jefferson chiropractor was arrested Thursday morning on charges of child molestation and sexual battery against a 15-year-old patient. Dr. Luis Berbessi, whose office is located on Washington Street in Jefferson, turned himself into authorities Thursday morning. Jefferson police chief Joe Wirthman said the department had been investigating ...

EDITORIAL: Abolish Pendergrass

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Thursday, February 11. 2010

It should be no surprise that Pendergrass Mayor Monk Tolbert signed off on a final plat for a subdivision in the town in 2007 in a manner that was either stupid or fraudulent. The Jackson County Water & Sewerage Authority recently discovered that Tolbert had affixed his signature to a final plat for the Pendergrass Depot subdivision in October ... [Full Story »]

Jefferson UMC Church expansion plans approved

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Wednesday, February 10. 2010

After several months of debate, a controversial rezoning for a church expansion project at Jefferson United Methodist Church was approved Wednesday afternoon by the city council. The council approved the request from Jefferson UMC to rezone 3.7 acres at Colley Street and Storey Street to O-I (office institutional) with construction of a family ... [Full Story »]

Did Tolbert end-run JCWSA?

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Wednesday, February 10. 2010

The Jackson County Water and Sewerage Authority is scrambling to undo the 2007 approval by Pendergrass mayor Monk Tolbert of the 300-lot Pendergrass Depot subdivision. Final approval of the plat, for a subdivision that may be in receivership (officials are not sure), in theory allows the owner to begin selling lots and to obtain building ... [Full Story »]

More budget cuts for county BOE

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Wednesday, February 10. 2010

The Jackson County Board of Education continues to chip away at its budget shortfall by making cuts. The latest items cut from the budget include money set aside for technology, supplies, assessment materials and salaries. The BOE made an amendment to the current budget Monday night cutting $746,577. The reductions include $205,914 that had ... [Full Story »]

Jefferson residents warned to keep cars locked

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Wednesday, February 10. 2010

A rash of thefts from vehicles in the city has led Jefferson police chief Joe Wirthman to encourage residents to keep their cars locked — even while parked at their residence. Residents across the city, including several on Brittany Court, have reported items stolen from their vehicles. At the Jefferson City Council meeting Monday night, ... [Full Story »]

Bailout undermines needed reforms

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Thursday, February 4. 2010

The proposed budget by President Obama for the next fiscal year reportedly includes a lot of money for Georgia. But don’t go stand in line just yet. If you don’t work for government, you aren’t likely to see a dime. That’s because the proposed spending is just another round of one government bailing out other governments. For the ... [Full Story »]

Unemployment moves back up

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Wednesday, February 3. 2010

The unemployment rate in Jackson and Barrow counties jumped up in December after several months of being flat. The unemployment rate in Barrow County went up to 10.8 percent from 10.5 percent in November. In Jackson County the rate hit 10.7 percent in December, up from 10.6 percent in November. Except for Walton County, all other counties ... [Full Story »]

Pendergrass probe may end in two months

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Wednesday, February 3. 2010

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is continuing its probe of reports of wrong-doing by city officials in Pendergrass and officials expect it to be wrapped up within the next two months. “It is still ongoing and we are still working on it,” said GBI director Jim Fullington. “It is proceeding along. We are looking at one specific piece of ... [Full Story »]

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