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Failure to appear catches up to 4

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Friday, January 27. 2012

Four people got first-hand experience during the past week in why it pays to show up for a court date, according to the Commerce Police Department. Two were charged with driving with a suspended license for failure to appear for previous offenses and two were picked up on warrants for failure to appear. When someone does not appear in court and ... [Full Story »]

Reception sends former mayor out in style

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Friday, January 27. 2012

Former Commerce Mayor Charles L. “Buzzie” Hardy Jr. got a retirement sendoff last week that included people most likely to appreciate his service — his fellow mayors. Seven mayors — many of them longtime friends — came to the city-hosted reception last Thursday at the Commerce Civic Center to help local residents show appreciation for ... [Full Story »]

Habitat dedicates its ninth house

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Friday, January 27. 2012

Jackson County Habitat for Humanity dedicated its ninth house, located at Duncan Street, in Commerce on Saturday, Dec. 31, at 10 a.m. The house, the affiliate’s ninth build, will become the home of Jason Hendrix. “In addition to marking the completion of the house, this event will honor all of those individuals, organizations and churches ... [Full Story »]

Homeowners, bank reach tentative 'greenspace' agreement

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Wednesday, January 25. 2012

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. (FDIC) must still give its blessing, but it appears that the residents of Oconee Pointe Subdivision and Northeast Georgia Bank have resolved a dispute over 10 lots supposedly designated as greenspace. With the consent of both parties, the Commerce Planning Commission voted unanimously Monday night to ... [Full Story »]

County gets possible future EMS/fire site

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Wednesday, January 25. 2012

Four acres in the Commerce 85 Business Park are being conveyed to Jackson County for possible use for a future EMS/fire station. The Jackson County Industrial Development Authority (IDA) voted last Friday to authorize the execution of a “deed of gift” to the county for 4.172 acres in the park. The action is in accordance with an offer made ... [Full Story »]

Police called to break up 'racist' dispute

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Wednesday, January 25. 2012

Two Commerce police officers had to diffuse a dispute at Fuel Mart last week between a white male and a black female who, a witness said, were both “being racist.” According to the incident report, the woman entered the store with her son, a juvenile. The boy dislodged a wooden block used to hold the door open, and a white male customer ... [Full Story »]

Cow tests positive for rabies

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Wednesday, January 25. 2012

A case of rabies has been confirmed in a Jackson County cow. A cow tested positive for rabies after coming into contact with the owner. The incident occurred in the Unity Church Road area of Maysville.

VIDEO: Mayor Hardy honored

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Monday, January 23. 2012

Former Commerce Mayor Charles L. "Buzzie" Hardy was honored last Thursday with a reception in recognition of his 22 years of service as mayor. Video courtesy of Joel Logan, Jackson County GIS director. http://youtu.be/PhHduQR2RAM [Full Story »]

'Greenspace' debate on agenda for planners

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Friday, January 20. 2012

Negotiations are under way this week between residents of Oconee Pointe Subdivision and Northeast Georgia Bank over 10 lots of “greenspace” that could be rezoned into R-1E lots for development. The Commerce Planning Commission is due to make a decision on the bank’s rezoning request Monday night. It meets at 7:00 in the Commerce Room of ... [Full Story »]

2 Commerce schools earn honors

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Friday, January 20. 2012

Both Commerce Primary School and Commerce Elementary School were among 824 schools announced last week as “Georgia Title I Distinguished Schools” for 2012. "These schools are showing that high expectations, coupled with effective educators in the building, produce outstanding student achievement," Superintendent John Barge said. "I'm very ... [Full Story »]