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Forum: Sheriff candidates speak on law enforcement experience

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Saturday, June 30. 2012

Candidates for sheriff of Jackson County spoke at a political forum Saturday morning in Nicholson on what makes them the best candidate to replace long-time Sheriff Stan Evans, who is retiring at the end of this year. Candidates in the July 31 election spoke at a political forum sponsored by the Northeast Georgia Tea Party and Conservative ... [Full Story »]

Forum: Crow says Bicknell tried to backpedal on reservoir lawsuit

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Saturday, June 30. 2012

Jackson County Board of Commissioners chairman candidate Tom Crow accused incumbent Hunter Bicknell of trying to get the board to backpedal from a lawsuit the county has against the Upper Oconee Basin Authority. Crow, who currently serves District 1 on the BOC, brought the issue to light during a political forum Saturday morning in Nicholson ... [Full Story »]

Forum: Alexander, Perry at odds over whether sentencing is tough enough

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Saturday, June 30. 2012

Incumbent State Court Judge Rob Alexander says sentencing is tough in his court with those who fail probation going to jail. His opponent in the July 31 election, Jeff Perry, said there is a “revolving door” in the court and changes need to be made in the sentencing. The two candidates are among those who spoke at a political forum Saturday ... [Full Story »]

Forum: Candidates debate merits of need for a law degree for probate judge

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Saturday, June 30. 2012

The four candidates for Probate Judge of Jackson County debated at a political forum Saturday morning the merits of whether a law degree is needed for the person elected to the office. Two of the candidates seeking the office, Donna Sikes and Donna Geiger, have law degrees, while the other two candidates, Tracy Brooks and Sherry Moore, ... [Full Story »]

Forum: Ginn, Yearwood talk about T-SPLOST

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Saturday, June 30. 2012

The two candidates for the District 47 state Senate seat spoke on their experience and qualifications for the job at a political forum Saturday morning in Nicholson. Incumbent Frank Ginn and challenger Danny Yearwood will be on the ballot in the July 31 election. During his opening comments, Yearwood spoke on his political experience and his ... [Full Story »]

Forum: Congressional candidates speak

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Saturday, June 30. 2012

The candidates for the 9th Congressional District spoke on their background and platform at a political forum Saturday morning in Nicholson. Martha Zoller, Doug Collins and Roger Fitzpatrick were among the candidates speaking at the event sponsored by the Northeast Georgia Tea Party and Conservative Citizens of Jackson County. During her ... [Full Story »]

Forum: Quick, McKillip speak out against T-SPLOST

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Saturday, June 30. 2012

Regina Quick and Doug McKillip, both Athens attorneys who are running for the District 117 seat in the Georgia House of Representatives, spoke out against the transportation special purpose local option sales tax (SPLOST) at a political forum Saturday morning in Nicholson. The Northeast Georgia Tea Party and the Conservative Citizens of Jackson ... [Full Story »]

Forum: Allen, Thompson speak on strengths they would bring to BOC

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Saturday, June 30. 2012

Two candidates for the District 2 seat on the Jackson County Board of Commissioners spoke at a political forum on the strengths that they would bring to the office. Max Allen and Jody Thompson spoke at the forum Saturday in Nicholson sponsored by the Northeast Georgia Tea Party and the Conservative Citizens of Jackson County. Incumbent Chas ... [Full Story »]

Forum: Hix speaks on qualifications to serve as commissioner

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Saturday, June 30. 2012

Jim Hix, a candidate for District 1 on the Jackson County Board of Commissioners, spoke on his qualifications at a political forum in Nicholson Saturday morning. Organizers stated that his opponent, Guy Spicer, was unable to attend due to being out of town. A statement submitted by Spicer was read. During his comments, Hix said: “My interest ... [Full Story »]

Braselton mayor calls for big budget cut

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Friday, June 29. 2012

The Braselton Town Council approved a general fund budget last week that cuts a few perks — after Mayor Bill Orr called for elected officials to slash 10 percent from the proposal. Braselton’s general fund budget for the 2013 fiscal year — which starts on July 1 — stands at $3.1 million, compared to $2.9 million for the current fiscal ... [Full Story »]

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