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Jefferson schools to have 8 furlough days

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Wednesday, May 16. 2012

Due to budgetary problems for school systems state-wide, the Jefferson Board of Education amended its 2012-2013 school calendar Thursday to reinstate two furlough days initially left off the calendar. The system will operate with a calendar similar to the one it used this year and eight total furlough days. The furlough days will help Jefferson ... [Full Story »]

BOE expected to name superintendent this week

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Monday, May 14. 2012

The Jackson County Board of Education is expected to name its next superintendent this week — possibly just minutes before a graduation ceremony. Two weeks ago, the board named John Green and Dale Gaddis its finalists for superintendent of the Jackson County School System. Superintendent Shannon Adams is retiring because of health reasons. ... [Full Story »]

17 sentenced in Superior Court hearings

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Wednesday, May 9. 2012

SEVENTEEN PEOPLE were sentenced in recent Superior Court hearings, including the following: •Jared Lee Gazaway, theft by taking, two years in jail, eight years probation, $1,000 fine and restitution. •Clarence Kevin Aaron, possession of oxycodone, DUI, obstruction of an officer, striking a fixed object, failure to maintain lane and drugs ... [Full Story »]

BOC on hot seat over bid flap

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Wednesday, May 9. 2012

A LONGTIME Jackson County builder is challenging the way the county government recently handled bids for a new EMS station in Braselton, saying the process was unfair. Keith Hayes, along with his attorney, Mitch Musser, told the Jackson County Board of Commissioners Monday night that there had been irregularities in the handling of the bid ... [Full Story »]

Yates bows out of BOC chairman race

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Tuesday, May 8. 2012

Jackson County Commissioner Bruce Yates announced late Tuesday night that he will not run for chairman of the board of commissioners, as he previously planned. The announcement came at the end of one of Yates’ town hall meetings in Braselton, which he has hosted for more than five years. After several county officials gave updates on various ... [Full Story »]

One wild dog killed; lookout remains for 3 others

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Friday, May 4. 2012

One of the wild dogs that was part of a pack which killed seven goats at Jefferson Academy last week was shot and killed Friday morning. The Jefferson Police Department killed one of the dogs near Jefferson High School. Two others left the area and a third is still being sought by officers.

BOE names two finalists for superintendent

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Wednesday, May 2. 2012

The Jackson County Board of Education has named two finalists for its next superintendent — both of whom haven’t been employed by the county school system. Board chairperson Lynn Massey-Wheeler announced in a statement issued late Wednesday afternoon that Dale Gaddis and Dr. John Green are the finalists for the top position in the Jackson ... [Full Story »]

Campaign sign theft reported

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Wednesday, May 2. 2012

A CONCERNED citizen called the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office and said that he saw someone stealing campaign signs on Hwy. 15. The caller reported that he saw a gray Chevy 1500 or possible a quad cab truck with a white male with a gray beard and hair driving it. He said a woman with brown hair who looked to be around 18 was a passenger in ... [Full Story »]

Graduation coming up at area high schools

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Wednesday, May 2. 2012

Graduation time is just around the corner and Commerce, East Jackson, Jefferson and Jackson County Comprehensive high schools have announced plans for their respective commencement exercises. COMMERCE Commerce High School graduation for the Class of 2012 will be held at 8 p.m. on Friday, May 18, in Tiger Stadium. EAST JACKSON The Class of 2012 ... [Full Story »]

Yates will have to step down from BOC

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Wednesday, May 2. 2012

Jackson County Board of Commission member Bruce Yates will have to resign when he officially qualifies to run for the chairman of the board. Yates has two years remaining in his current position, which is the reason he has to step down, according to county attorney Julius Hulsey. Commissioner Tom Crow, who has also announced that he is running ... [Full Story »]

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