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At least two adults and two children were injured in a wreck on Old State Road late Wednesday. One of the adult injuries was said to be critical. A minivan and a SUV hit head-on in the 1800 block of the North Jackson road around 4:50 p.m. Two people had to be extricated from the vehicles, officials said. Two ambulances were at the scene and all ... [Full Story »] 

WITH HALLOWEEN approaching, the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office cautions countians to be aware of sex offenders who live in their neighborhoods and to avoid those homes when taking their children trick or treating. Those listed on the sex offender list include: •Dontez Manuel Armstead, 405 Cooper Bridge Road, Braselton. •Richard Arnett, ... [Full Story »] 

As of Wednesday, only one person had been nominated for the State Court judge position in Jackson County. Jefferson attorney Scott Tolbert, who serves as the City of Pendergrass judge, is the only nominee so far but several other Jackson County attorneys have reportedly expressed an interested in the position. Applications and nominations are ... [Full Story »] 

As of Wednesday, only one person had applied for the State Court judge position in Jackson County. Jefferson attorney Scott Tolbert, who serves as the City of Pendergrass judge, is the only name in the hat so far, but several other Jackson County attorneys have reportedly expressed an interested in the position. Applications and nominations are ... [Full Story »] 

A company that first looked at Jackson County about two years ago will locate a distribution center in Pendergrass. Courtney Bernardi, director of economic development for the Jackson County Area Chamber of Commerce, briefed the chamber's board of directors on an impending announcement at last Friday's meeting. Bernardi told the board, "It's ... [Full Story »]