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Finances strong now, but future uncertain

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Wednesday, July 7. 2010

So far, the Jackson County government has avoided the kind of massive financial squeeze that has hit many other local governments. Part of that is due to fairly good management of the county’s money. On a department-by-department basis, the county has pared expenses and as reported last week, managed to add over $900,000 to its reserve funds ... [Full Story »]

Systemax Inc. to bring hundreds of jobs to area

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Wednesday, July 7. 2010

The Jefferson Development Authority approved a $15 million bond inducement resolution in a called meeting Thursday for Systemax Inc., which plans to locate a large distribution center in the city. The business will be located at 235 Hog Mountain Road and plans are to initially hire 400 people, with as many as 600 to 700 eventually to be hired. ... [Full Story »]

Darren Glenn case heard by Supreme Court

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Wednesday, July 7. 2010

The Georgia Supreme Court heard arguments Tuesday morning in the case filed by former Jefferson police chief Darren Glenn against the City of Jefferson. The court will determine whether Glenn can proceed with his lawsuit against the city. In December, a Superior Court judge in Jackson County ruled that Glenn could proceed with the case. The ... [Full Story »]

County teacher loses appeal for job

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Wednesday, July 7. 2010

A veteran educator of the Jackson County School System has lost his appeal to keep a job for another year with the district. Rex Wallace — who has been teaching for 31 years — was the district’s lone student achievement technology specialist when he was laid off in April. Wallace’s job was one of 44 teaching and non-teaching positions ... [Full Story »]

Systemax Inc. to bring hundreds of jobs to area

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Tuesday, July 6. 2010

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Jefferson Development Authority approves bonds for company

The Jefferson Development Authority approved a $15 million bond inducement resolution in a called meeting Thursday for Systemax Inc., which plans to locate a large distribution center in the city.

The business will be located at 235 Hog Mountain Road and plans are to initially hire 400 people, with as many as 600 to 700 eventually to be hired. In addition to the distribution center, there will also be a 40,000 square foot retail center on the site. [Full Story »]

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