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The Arcade Police Department is reportedly being investigated by the Georgia State Patrol on allegations that it is a speed trap. A spokesman for the Georgia State Patrol confirmed Wednesday that the investigation was under way, but would not give any details on the complaint that was filed. The Arcade Police Department has been investigated ... [Full Story »] 

Former Nicholson council member, Carol L. (Faye) Seagraves, has filed an ethics complaint against a City of Nicholson council member. In her letter to the ethics board dated January 8, 2011, Seagraves said, “I come before you today to right an injustice. I tried to handle this through regular council meetings, but was told that an Ethics ... [Full Story »] 

The Jefferson Board of Education is looking at the possibility of expanding some of its athletic facilities, including an expansion of its field house and other major renovations at Memorial Stadium. During a facilities report at last week’s board meeting, the BOE discussed the need to expand the field house, a move that was postponed a few ... [Full Story »] 

A MAN was walking his two dogs on a leash on Fair Field Drive when a dog that was not on a leash attacked his pets. The man injured his knee when he was trying to separate the dogs, according to the incident report filed at the Jefferson Police Department. One of the man’s dogs had to be taken immediately to the vet because of injuries it ...

AN ARCADE woman was injured when a limb fell from a tree that her husband was trimming, according to a report filed at the Arcade Police Department. The man said he was cutting a large limb from over the driveway and his wife was steadying the ladder for him when the limb fell and struck her in the back. For other public safety news, see the ...