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A suspect fired one round during a recent armed robbery at the P&G Superette in Hoschton, according to an incident report from the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office. A witness told deputies that a white man wearing a hoodie and a bandanna covering his face came into the store on Ga. Hwy. 53 on Sept. 13, around 8 p.m. The witness said the ... [Full Story »] 

Although it’s overall score was down this year, for at least the fourth consecutive year, Jefferson High School surpassed the state and national SAT scores, according to data released on Monday by the Georgia Department of Education. Jackson County Comprehensive High School improved its SAT score this year as did Commerce High School. But ... [Full Story »] 

THE JACKSON County Sheriff’s Office charged 42 people last week, including the following: •Amber Michele McDaniel, 23, 663 McGinnis Chandler Road, Commerce, deposit account fraud. •Jody Deon Thaxton, 42, 117 Green Hill Court, Maysville, battery family violence act. •Danielle Marie Norton, 30, 2965 Barrett Road, Gainesville, cruelty to ... [Full Story »] 

DUE TO more state funding cuts, Jefferson school leaders will vote on a proposed tax increase of 1.429 mills to fund this year’s budget. That’s a 10.8 percent increase over the current millage rate of 13.283 mills. The Jefferson Board of Education has called a meeting for Sept. 27 at 4 p.m. in the boardroom to set the new millage rate. ... [Full Story »] 

The Tumbling Waters Society is hosting the 22nd Art in the Park Festival at Hurricane Shoals Park on Saturday, Sept. 15, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on Sunday, Sept. 16, from 12:30-5:30 p.m. Craftsmen from all over north Georgia will be demonstrating their work and have handmade items for sale. Paintings, art, poetry, handcrafted wood, metal and ... [Full Story »]