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No changes planned for county district’s high school math curriculum

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Thursday, March 24. 2011

The Jackson County School System will stick with an integrated math curriculum that has many students in the state struggling to master. “We think it’s not smart — budget wise — for (school) systems that think about this — and with our budget crisis we certainly don’t want to have to create more courses for students, which means ... [Full Story »]

Woman stalked at Jefferson store; police arrest suspect

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Wednesday, March 23. 2011

A woman said she was grocery shopping on Washington Street in Jefferson when a man stalked her while she was shopping and then followed her in his car when she left the business. The woman drove toward the Jefferson Police Department with the man following her in his car. She also called law enforcement and a police officer spotted the woman, ... [Full Story »]

County BOE looks at cuts to admin supplements

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Wednesday, March 23. 2011

The Jackson County Board of Education is taking a second look at how it funds salary supplements for its administrators, along with a proposal to reduce the number of assistant principals in the school system. During the board’s annual retreat last week in Jefferson, elected officials heard from administrators about the proposals — which ... [Full Story »]

Trees to be removed from historic courthouse

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Wednesday, March 23. 2011

The appearance around the historic courthouse in Jefferson will change soon following action of the Jackson County Board of Commissioners Monday night. The BOC approved a request from the citizen’s committee overseeing the renovation of the historic courthouse to remove five elm trees and two maple trees from the grounds. At an earlier BOC ... [Full Story »]

BREAKING NEWS: Jackson has lookout for suspect in Athens cop shootings

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Tuesday, March 22. 2011

Jackson County law enforcement officials are on the lookout for the suspect in the killing of one Athens policeman and the critical shooting of a second policeman. The suspect, described as a 5'9" black male with light skin, fled the scene of a shooting in a Geo Prism. The shooting took place between Alps Drive and the Oconee River on the ...

Local cops still on lookout for Athens shooting suspect

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Tuesday, March 22. 2011

Jackson County law enforcement officials remain on the lookout for the suspect in the killing of one Athens policeman and the critical shooting of a second policeman. The suspect, Jamie Hood of Winterville, allegedly shot and killed APD officer Elmer "Buddy" Christian and injured officer Tony Howard as the two searched for a suspect in an ... [Full Story »]

Rob Alexander named State Court Judge

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Monday, March 21. 2011

Rob Alexander has been named State Court Judge for Jackson County. Alexander was notified on Friday that the governor had selected him to replace the late Jerry Gray as State Court judge. Alexander and Nick Primm were the top two candidates selected by the nominating committee from the five applicants.

Commerce doctor settles suits

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Monday, March 21. 2011

In the final two months of 2010, the former general surgeon at BJC Medical Center settled a dozen malpractice claims for nearly $4 million, according to state records. Dr. Keith Ash, who resigned in 2008 and now operates Urgent Care of Banks Crossing, settled 12 cases in November and December in amounts ranging from $15,000 to $900,000, ... [Full Story »]

Six students charged in EJCHS fight

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Saturday, March 19. 2011

Six female students at East Jackson Comprehensive High School were charged Wednesday following an early morning fight in the school’s cafeteria. Four of the students were charged as juveniles while two 17-year-olds were charged as adults. All are Hispanic. Karen Alejandra Castillo, 17, Nicholson and Tania Itzel Reyes, 17, Nicholson were ... [Full Story »]

Census: Jackson grows 45%

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Friday, March 18. 2011

Jackson County grew by 45 percent between 2000 and 2010, according to census data released Thursday. Jefferson saw the largest increase at the city level with a jump of 146 percent from 3,825 to 9,432. Two towns lost population, according to the data: Pendergrass lost nine people for a two percent decline and Talmo fell 62 percent, from 477 to ... [Full Story »]

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