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Benton: Don't expect another gun bill

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Friday, May 30. 2014

Now that Georgia carry permit holders can (as of July 1) carry their concealed weapons into bars, government buildings and even churches, is the pistol-packing portion of the General Assembly satisfied? Apparently, says Rep. Tommy Benton. Responding to a question about what gun law Georgians can look forward to in 2015 after a presentation May ... [Full Story »]

Thieves steal bikes from 3 kids

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Friday, May 30. 2014

Three local children lost their bicycles to thieves over the past week, according to reports from the Commerce Police Department. A 31-year-old white female summoned police to her Washington Street residence where she reported that someone stole her 11-year-old daughter’s bicycle from under the carport. The bike was described as being purple ... [Full Story »]

Jackson jobless rate continues to fall

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Friday, May 30. 2014

Jackson County’s unemployment rate slipped under six percent for the first time in years, according to figures for April released last week by the Georgia Department of Labor. Jackson’s rate fell to 5.9 percent for April, down from 6.2 percent in March. Jackson County’s unemployment rate in April 2013 was 7.6 percent. Georgia’s rate, ... [Full Story »]

Fire causes damage to Huber piping system

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Friday, May 30. 2014

A fire at the Huber Engineered Woods plant on Hwy. 334 below Commerce caused moderate damage to a piping system used to move product from one location to another early on Thursday, according to Steve Nichols, director of emergency services for Jackson County. Firemen from the Commerce, Nicholson, Maysville and Jackson County Correctional ... [Full Story »]

Four RIFed Jackson educators rehired

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Wednesday, May 28. 2014

Four teachers recently laid off by Jackson County Schools have already been hired back to the system for next school year. Superintendent April Howard said additional resignations have allowed for the rehires. “It’s always bittersweet when you lose folks, but (when) they vacate positions it allows us to be able to extend an offer,” she ... [Full Story »]

Recycling catching on in Commerce

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Wednesday, May 28. 2014

Less than two months after curbside recycling became available, an estimated 90 percent of Commerce’s 2,400 households are participating to the tune of between 11 and 12 pounds per household per week. “The raw data comes out to be almost 12 pounds per home,” reported Waste Pro’s senior division manager Bob Wolk. “We’re getting an ... [Full Story »]

Pellet plant sale closing coming up?

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Friday, May 23. 2014

By Mark Beardsley The company planning to buy the former Louisiana Pacific building in Center appears to be heading toward a closing. The Jackson County Industrial Development Authority’s attorney advised the IDA last Friday that Atlantic Wood Pellets has its financing in order and says it is moving forward with the project. “We’ll ... [Full Story »]

Maysville to hold Memorial Day program

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Friday, May 23. 2014

The city of Maysville will hold its annual Memorial Day Service on Monday, May 26, at 11 a.m. at 437 Sims Street (the former Old Rogers Hotel) in Maysville. There will be light refreshments. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs. The program will feature speakers, music and other activities. “Come and celebrate our veterans and our ... [Full Story »]

Grand jury hands down indictments

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Friday, May 23. 2014

A Jackson County grand jury recently indicted the following: •Kenneth Edward Allen, burglary in the first degree, attempted burglary in the first degree, terroristic threats and acts, battery and criminal trespass. •Daniel Junior Blackwell, 16 counts of burglary. •Scotland Tyrone Burns, battery under the Family Violence Act (FVA) and ... [Full Story »]

Council gives green light to apartments

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Wednesday, May 21. 2014

By Mark Beardsley The Commerce City Council gave its approval for the construction of 48 units of income-restricted senior apartments Monday night. Now the project hangs on whether the developer can get low-income housing credits from the Department of Community Affairs. Accepting the recommendation of the city’s planning commission, the ... [Full Story »]