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Arcade officer finds couple parked in car

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Wednesday, May 23. 2012

AN ARCADE police officer found a couple in the back seat of a vehicle in the city park, according to a recent report filed at the Arcade Police Department. The officer noted that the couple were attempted to get dressed as fast as possible when he approached the vehicle. He issued them a warning. Other incidents reported recently to the Arcade ... [Full Story »]

Commissioners award bid to Hayes

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Wednesday, May 23. 2012

Contractor Keith Hayes was awarded the bid Monday night by the Jackson County Board of Commissioners for the construction of a new EMS station in West Jackson. But the action didn’t come until two other motions failed and the county manager recommended that all bids be thrown out. County manager Kevin Poe opened the discussion by recommending ... [Full Story »]

Qualifying begins

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Wednesday, May 23. 2012

Qualifying opened at 9 a.m. on Wednesday and six candidates for sheriff were scheduled to qualify with the Jackson County Republican Party. GOP chairman Kelley Gary said on Wednesday morning that the following sheriff candidates were scheduled to file their paperwork on the first day of qualifying: Andy Garrison, Ramone Gilbert, Janis Mangum, ... [Full Story »]

Perry to run for State Court judge

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Wednesday, May 23. 2012

Jeffrey M. Perry, Jackson County Planning Commission Chairman and Commerce attorney, announces his candidacy for State Court Judge of Jackson County. He is a lifelong resident of Jackson County and has been a managing partner at The Perry Law Firm in Commerce since 2003. Perry received his undergraduate degree from the University of Georgia in ... [Full Story »]

Hazmat spill leads to closure of I-85 in Braselton

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Tuesday, May 22. 2012

A loaded tractor-trailer caught fire early this morning on Interstate 85 in Braselton and spilled over 300 gallons of corrosive material onto the highway. No one was injured, but 3:15 a.m. incident led to the closure of the interstate both north and south. The northbound lanes reopened at 6 a.m. One southbound lane opened around 6:30 a.m. The ... [Full Story »]

Donna Geiger to run for probate judge

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Monday, May 21. 2012

Jackson County attorney Donna Geiger has announced her candidacy for probate judge of Jackson County. After graduating from Winder-Barrow High School in 1981, Geiger served four years active duty in the U.S. Army Military Intelligence Corps. She received her B.S. from Texas A&M University in 1992 in construction management. She was employed as ... [Full Story »]

John Green named superintendent for Jackson County School System

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Thursday, May 17. 2012

The Jackson County school board named John Green, a high school principal in Alabama, as the school system's new superintendent during a brief called meeting Thursday that preceded Jackson County Comprehensive High School graduation exercises. He takes over for Shannon Adams, who retiring because of health reasons. Adams has been the system ... [Full Story »]

Allen announces for BOC District 2

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Wednesday, May 16. 2012

Jackson County resident Max Allen announced Wednesday his candidacy to run for Jackson County Board of Commissioners District 2, the seat currently held by Chas Hardy. Allen is a longtime resident of Jackson County and married to Fran Hilley Allen. He has managed a family business at the Jackson County Airport since 1988 and is the owner of Dry ... [Full Story »]

Sheriff’s candidates raise over $91,000 so far

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Wednesday, May 16. 2012

The race for Jackson County Sheriff hasn’t officially begun, but already a lot of money has been raised in that race. Qualifying for all elections slated for July 31 opens next Wednesday May 23. So far, the sheriff’s race has gotten the most attention as a number of candidates have said they plan to run. But only three candidates in that ... [Full Story »]

Forty indicted by Jackson County Grand Jury

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Wednesday, May 16. 2012

FORTY PEOPLE were indicted by a recent Grand Jury, including the following: •Timothy Cain Anglin, burglary and theft by receiving stolen property. •Timothy Aaron Cronic, burglary and theft by receiving stolen property. •Phillip Richard Beasley, possession of firearms by a convicted felon. •Lisa T. Bennett, possession of methamphetamine ... [Full Story »]

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