Entries from December 2010

Christmas tree recycling offered through Jan. 10

Posted by
CommerceNewsTODAY
Friday, December 31. 2010
Keep Jackson County Beautiful is sponsoring the annual Bring One for the Chipper Christmas Tree Recycling program through Monday, Jan. 10. Local drop-off locations include the recycling center in front of Lanier Technical College on South Elm Street in Commerce, the Arcade City Hall, Hoschton Depot, Jackson County Transfer Station, Jefferson ... [Full Story »] 

Jobless rate surges for November

Posted by
CommerceNewsTODAY
Friday, December 31. 2010
November was not a good month for those seeking work in Jackson and surrounding counties. According to the Georgia Department of Labor, Jackson County’s unemployment rate climbed to 10.6 percent in November, up from 9.9 percent in October. Other area counties fared similarly, and Georgia’s jobless rate, which was 9.6 percent in October, ... [Full Story »] 

Jackson deputies make 17 arrests

Posted by
CommerceNewsTODAY
Friday, December 31. 2010
The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office arrested 17 people during the past week, including the following: •Benjamin James Bennett, 25, 479 Hillside Way, Maysville, violation of probation. •Steven Shane Clark, 18, 460 Highway 82, North, Jefferson, criminal trespass, obstruction or hindering of law enforcement officer and two counts of being a ... [Full Story »] 

For New Lang Syne

Posted by
CommerceNewsTODAY
Friday, December 31. 2010
I’m not sure why we’re supposed to usher in the new year by singing about “old acquaintance” and “old times’ sake,” but I’m ready to rethink that. I’m much more interested in the time ahead, and although this year may find me at a New Year’s Eve party (or not), it is my usual custom to spend the evening thinking about what ... [Full Story »] 

BREAKING NEWS: Todd Orr charged in Christmas Day shooting

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Friday, December 31. 2010
Todd Orr was arrested Friday in the Christmas Day shooting that left an adult daughter maimed and himself wounded. Orr was arrested by Barrow County Sheriff's Office deputies after being released from a mental health evaluation facility. He was charged with one count of misdemeanor reckless conduct and a count of felony cruelty to children in ... [Full Story »] 

IDA approves $2.14 million GEFA loan, grant package

Posted by
MadisonJournalTODAY
Friday, December 31. 2010
The Industrial Development Authority voted Dec. 20 to apply for a GEFA (Georgia Environmental Finance Authority) loan in order to purchase water lines currently owned by Commerce in the Black’s Creek Church Road area in May 2011 and to expand water lines toward the Neese area. The loan, if approved, will furnish $1.4 million toward the ... [Full Story »] 

Danielsville man charged with false imprisonment

Posted by
MadisonJournalTODAY
Friday, December 31. 2010
A Danielsville man was arrested recently following an altercation with his live-in girlfriend. Nicholas Pete Keyros, 19, 61 Edwards Lane, was charged with criminal trespass, false imprisonment and obstruction or hindering persons making an emergency phone call. According to the incident report, officer Shawn Rhoades was dispatched to the Golden ... [Full Story »] 

Newsmaker of the Year: Shane Short

Posted by
JacksonHeraldTODAY
Friday, December 31. 2010
Jackson County is complicated. It has nine incorporated towns, three different school systems, around 10 rural fire departments that set their own tax rates, dozens of small agencies and is part of a number of regional groups that plan for everything from agriculture to trash. Add to that the large geographic size of the county and its ... [Full Story »] 

OPINION: Lack of money kept local government at low-ebb during 2010

Posted by
JacksonHeraldTODAY
Friday, December 31. 2010
Compared to some years, 2010 was relatively quiet on the political front in Jackson County. One of the main reasons for that is that most local governments don’t have the money in this recession to launch a lot of new programs. And the private development sector continues to struggle, so controversial rezonings have been at a low-ebb. ... [Full Story »] 

Tigers To Christen New Gym Jan. 7

Posted by
MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Friday, December 31. 2010
With 2010 now behind them, the Commerce Tigers look ahead to the 2011 portion of their schedule. The Tigers will enjoy a little downtime next, as they enter the New Year’s break. They will open the new Commerce High School gymnasium when they host Towns County on Friday, Jan. 7. Tip off is scheduled for 8:30 p.m. It will mark the start of the ... [Full Story »] 
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