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Political forum highlights Chairman, Senate and State Court races

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Wednesday, June 20. 2012

Three political races were highlighted Tuesday night at a second political forum in Jackson County. Races for Chairman of the Jackson County Board of Commissioners, State Senate and Judge of State Court were featured in the event. STATE COURT In the race for State Court Judge, challenger Jeff Perry highlighted his experience as a criminal ... [Full Story »]

School system budget to fall by three percent

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Wednesday, June 13. 2012

The Jackson County School System’s budget will drop by three percent next fiscal year, as revenue figures remain uncertain. The board of education on Monday adopted a tentative $84 million general fund budget for the 2013 fiscal year, which starts on July 1. Its current fiscal year budget was approved for $86.8 million. The budget doesn’t ... [Full Story »]

New principal named for NJES

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Wednesday, June 13. 2012

An assistant principal at South Jackson Elementary School will become the new principal of North Jackson Elementary School, according to personnel changes approved by the Jackson County Board of Education on Monday. Resa Brooksher, who has been an assistant principal at SJES since 2008, was named principal of NJES. She was previously a ... [Full Story »]

Forty-two charged by Jackson County Sheriff’s Office

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Wednesday, June 13. 2012

THE JACKSON County Sheriff’s Office reports 42 arrests during the past week, including the following: •Mary Dianne Bridges, 54, 106 Cedar Creek Lane, Braselton, simple battery and cruelty to children. •David Loyd McCoy, 52, 131 Wilson Street, Maysville, probation violation. •Robert Harvey Moore Jr., 41, 111 Hawks Court, Nicholson, ... [Full Story »]

Drainage work on S.R. 82 delayed

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Tuesday, June 12. 2012

The Georgia Department of Transportation has announced that maintenance work scheduled for Tuesday, June 12, on State Route 82 Connector in Jefferson is delayed due to rain overnight. If the weather cooperates, the work will occur Wednesday and Thursday. “We apologize for any inconvenience this delay has caused,” said DOT district engineer ... [Full Story »]

Portion of Hwy. 82 to be closed for repairs

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Friday, June 8. 2012

The Georgia Department of Transportation plans to close a small portion of Ga. Hwy. 82 on Tuesday and Wednesday, June 12-13, to replace drainage pipes. “The existing drainage pipes under State Route 82 Connector have deteriorated and needs replacing,” said DOT district engineer Bayne Smith in a statement. “DOT maintenance crews will close ... [Full Story »]

BOE candidate withdraws from race

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Thursday, June 7. 2012

The lone challenger to the chairman of the Jackson County Board of Education has withdrawn his candidacy. Lance McMurray, Commerce, removed his name from the July 31 primary in the race for District 4 of the BOE on Wednesday. That school board seat largely serves East Jackson and parts of South Jackson. Without a challenger, current BOE ... [Full Story »]

Town police department arrests listed

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Wednesday, June 6. 2012

ARRESTS MADE last week by the Arcade, Jefferson and Commerce police departments include the following: ARCADE •James Aubrey Roach, 33, 186 Woodland Hills Driv, Jefferson, driving while license suspended and reckless conduct. COMMERCE •Robert William Angel, 30, 582 State Street, Commerce, open container violation, obstruction of a law ... [Full Story »]

Forums to be held June 12, June 19 at Jackson EMC

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Wednesday, June 6. 2012

The candidates in the July 31 election will address the issues at political forums planned in June at Jackson Electric Membership Corporation in Jefferson. Candidates for probate court, county commissioners and sheriff will be featured at a political forum at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 12. Candidates for board of education, State Court judge, ... [Full Story »]

New superintendent to earn $157,500 a year

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Wednesday, June 6. 2012

The Jackson County School System’s new superintendent will earn $157,500 a year, according to his contract approved by the board of education. John Green was named the district’s next superintendent by the BOE in May. He officially starts working for the school system on July 1. Green is replacing Shannon Adams, who is retiring because of ... [Full Story »]

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