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Considering the economy, the Jackson County Area Chamber of Commerce is doing just fine, thank you. Meeting last Friday morning for the first time since June, the chamber’s directors found that member-wise and financially, the chamber is holding its own. Treasurer Emily Howell did note that the chamber suffered a net cash loss during June and ... [Full Story »] 

July water sales peaked at almost 100 million gallons during July for the Jackson County Water and Sewerage Authority. The authority sold 97.9 million gallons — by far the most in any month so far this year — and billed $583,837 during July, according to information released at the authority’s meeting on Thursday, Aug. 12. The amount of ... [Full Story »] 

The Jackson County Area Chamber of Commerce is betting that a little horse racing can raise a few dollars. President Shane Short got his board of directors’ go-ahead last Friday to continue planning for the “Jackson Derby,” a horse racing themed fundraiser to be held next spring. “It’s basically a virtual horse race,” Short ... [Full Story »] 

The Georgia Department of Transportation will hold a construction information session on the I-85 Express Lane Project on Wednesday, Sept. 1, from 4-7 p.m., at the Gwinnett Civic Center. The project to convert 16 miles of HOV lanes to HOT lanes will offer more choices to all motorists, including single occupant vehicles and more reliable trip ... [Full Story »] 

A movie with a scene shot at Hurricane Shoals Park debuts in Athens this week. “Get Low,” featuring Robert Duvall, Sissy Spacek and Bill Murray will be at the Ciné Bar-Café-Cinema, 234 Wast Hancock Street (between Hull and Pulaski streets) in Athens Aug. 27 through Sept. 2. Show times are 5:15 p.m., 7:30 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. on those dates ... [Full Story »] 

The West Jackson Fire Department responded to two separate residential fires back-to-back Friday night – both caused by severe weather. A third fire caused by the storm was reported in Jefferson. The first was at 941 Marshall Clark Road where lightning caused a rupture in a propane line, which began to burn. Crewmembers of Engine 33 turned ... [Full Story »] 

A man arrested for a DUI told a Braselton police officer that since drinking and driving is illegal, stores should stop selling alcoholic beverages. The man, Jose Angel Hernandez, Gastonia, N.C., was first spotted driving erratically on Interstate-85 Southbound by several different drivers who phoned authorities. According to an incident ... [Full Story »]