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Norton wrong on Jackson housing situation

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Thursday, September 30. 2010

I hate to disagree with those who offer their expert advice on various public interest issues, but I find myself in that position. At a recent Chamber event, Northeast Georgia Real Estate mogul Frank Norton made some remarks about Jackson County’s housing situation that I question. Essentially, Norton made the argument that Jackson County has ... [Full Story »]

Google Earth Main Streets in 3-D project has begun

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Wednesday, September 29. 2010

Work has kicked off on the Google Earth Main Streets in 3D project by the Jefferson Main Street Program. Area residents may have already seen or will see people walking around with digital cameras and tape measures in the next few months in downtown Jefferson. These volunteers are taking measurements and pictures of buildings so they can create ... [Full Story »]

Theft among incidents reported to sheriff’s office

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Wednesday, September 29. 2010

Theft is among the incidents reported to the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office last week. Incidents reported included the following: •CD player, cell phone and phone charger taken from a vehicle at a Pleasant Hill Drive, Talmo, location. •trash can taken from an Apple Valley Road, Jefferson, address. •battery during a domestic dispute at ... [Full Story »]

43rd Maysville Autumn Leaf festival coming up this weekend

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Wednesday, September 29. 2010

The 43rd annual Maysville Autumn Leaf festival is coming up this weekend, Oct. 1-3, and organizers hope to break a world record for being the “friendliest town.” The goal is to get in the “Guinness World Book of Records” as the "Friendliest Town in the Nation." In order to do this, the designated “hugee,” must get more than 1,206 ... [Full Story »]

Man killed in accident

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Friday, September 24. 2010

A man known to many in Jackson County died Thursday morning in an accident with a bulldozer and a trailer, according to the sheriff’s office. Brad Marlowe, 50, of Pendergrass, was killed when he was trapped between a Gooseneck trailer and a bulldozer at a Pond Fork Church Road address in Talmo. Two witnesses said Marlowe was between the ... [Full Story »]

COLUMN: Can BOE just say ‘No!’

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Thursday, September 23. 2010

They’re kidding, right? The Jackson County Board of Education is seriously considering letting contracts to build a $10.6 million project at Jackson County Comprehensive High School that would include a new double-decker gym and a chorus/drama building? This BOE doesn’t get out much, do they? They’re certainly not listening to the news ... [Full Story »]

93 sentenced in State Court

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Wednesday, September 22. 2010

NINETY-THREE people were sentenced in recent State Court proceedings in Jackson County, including the following: •Jackie Lamont Powell, open container violation, 24 hours in jail. •Paul Marcus Hodges, no proof of insurance, $200 fine and probation. •Rebecca Elaine Turner, no proof of insurance and speeding, $400 fine and probation. ... [Full Story »]

School system tax rate to stay same for FY11

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Wednesday, September 22. 2010

The Jackson County Board of Education will hold a public hearing in October to set its tax millage rate — which will remain unchanged. The hearing will be held on Thursday, Oct. 7, at 6 p.m. — the same time that its monthly work session meeting will start at the Gordon Street Center, Jefferson. For the fifth year in a row, the maintenance ... [Full Story »]

SAT results for area schools mixed

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Wednesday, September 22. 2010

Schools in Jackson County saw mixed results for students taking the SAT in 2010, compared to those taking the college entrance exam in 2009. The average SAT score dropped at East Jackson Comprehensive High School and Commerce High School from 2009 to 2010, according to data from the state department of education. However, SAT average scores ... [Full Story »]

17 positions cut in county government

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Friday, September 17. 2010

A shortfall of $4 million in the proposed 2011 budget has led Jackson County officials to cut 17 positions, as well as implement 12 furlough days for county employees next year. The proposed 2011 budget also does not include a raise for county employees. County manager Darrell Hampton, who noted that this budget process has been the most ... [Full Story »]

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