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SIXTEEN PEOPLE were sentenced in recent Superior Court proceedings in Jackson County, including the following: •Gary Gordon Scales, possession of methamphetamine: $1,000 fine, 22 months confinement, four years probation and waive fourth amendment rights. •Christy Leigh Nicholson (a/k/a Christy Gaddis and Christy Hamby), possession of ... [Full Story »] 

At the monthly council meeting on Sept. 12, the Nicholson City Council finally made a decision on the ethics complaint filed against council member Lamar Watkins several months ago by former council member Faye Seagraves. Seagraves filed the complaint alleging Watkins received pay for mileage to the annual Georgia Municipal Association ... [Full Story »] 

Jackson County residents whose water comes from the Bear Creek Reservoir are now subject to restrictions on the use of outdoor water, including an odd-even schedule. The Environmental Protection Division late last week finally gave the Upper Oconee Basin Water Authority — and its four member counties (Jackson, Barrow, Clarke and Oconee) ... [Full Story »] 

Two residents of the Holly Springs community spoke out Monday night at the Jackson County Board of Commissioners meeting about a request for an alcohol license for Our Store. Action on the request for the license for Our Store, located at 5241 Holly Springs Road, Pendergrass, was tabled until the Oct. 10 meeting. The applicant asked that it be ... [Full Story »] 

Attorneys for the East Jackson High School teacher who accused school leaders of various ethical violations have now filed a complaint with the office of Georgia’s Attorney General claiming the Jackson County School System has refused to turn over records. Attorney Michael Daniel wrote the AG’s office last week on behalf of teacher Jennifer ... [Full Story »] 

The 21st annual Art in the Park festival will be held on Saturday and Sunday, September 17-18, at Hurricane Shoals Park near Maysville. The festival features hand-made crafts from all over North Georgia and festival foods, including TWS BBQ. Bluegrass and gospel, children’s activities and tours of the Heritage Village are also planned. The 5K ... [Full Story »]