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Hampton resigns as county manager

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Wednesday, March 9. 2011

Darrell Hampton resigned as Jackson County manager Monday with March 15 as his last day. The Jackson County Board of Commissioners accepted Hampton’s resignation following a 15-minute closed session to discuss “personnel.” There was no discussion on the matter when the meeting was opened to the public. Commissioner Bruce Yates made the ... [Full Story »]

Let meth users help pay for cleanups

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Wednesday, March 9. 2011

In one sense, Commerce caught a break in the recent discovery of a methamphetamine production operation on Spring Street: It did not have to pay for the cleanup. The ingredients that go into methamphetamine produce what amounts to a hazardous waste that, if handled improperly (or not handled at all) can sicken or even kill those exposed to it. ... [Full Story »]

Hampton resigns as county manager

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Wednesday, March 9. 2011

Let meth users help pay for cleanups

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Wednesday, March 9. 2011

Manager: curbside recycling may cost extra $2-$3 per month

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Wednesday, March 9. 2011

Commerce residents might have to pay an additional $2 to $3 per month in garbage fees to get curbside recycling. City manager Clarence Bryant, responding to a request from Ward 4 councilman Clark Hill, reported at Monday night’s council work session on talks he’d had with Waste Management officials about instituting recycling in Commerce. ... [Full Story »]

Manager: curbside recycling may cost extra $2-$3 per month

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Wednesday, March 9. 2011

Governor's office mum on state court judge finalists

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Wednesday, March 9. 2011

A Judicial Nominating Commission has interviewed the five applicants for the vacant State Court judgeship in Jackson County and sent a “short list” to the governor of its top choices to fill the seat. Governor Nathan Deal has declined to release the names on the short list. “I understand the curiosity in Jackson County with this state ... [Full Story »]