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BOC O.K.’s higher budget, lower tax rate

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Wednesday, October 11. 2017

A booming economic recovery and some leftover SPLOST funds are expected to pump up county spending next year while at the same time lower the millage rate this fall. The Jackson County Board of Commissioners set its millage rates last week, along with approving the FY2018 budget. The millage rate for incorporated towns will be 10.933 mills ... [Full Story »]

Commerce to host Bicycle, Brews and BBQ

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Wednesday, October 4. 2017

The second annual Bicycle, Brews & BBQ festival with Cruising Commerce will be held Saturday, Oct. 7. The festival begins at noon and BBQers will compete for the People’s Choice and competition judging. BBQ competition will be in the city lot adjacent to Trademark Medical Transport and across the street from the post office. Judging of ... [Full Story »]

Commerce scores below state SAT average

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Wednesday, October 4. 2017

Commerce High School was the only school in Jackson County to score below the state average on the SAT this year. The Georgia Department of Education released the results last week. CHS has a total mean score of 1014, which is below the state average of 1050. It fell below the state in both sections of the test. East Jackson Comprehensive High ... [Full Story »]

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