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BREAKING NEWS: Jackson has lookout for suspect in Athens cop shootings

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Tuesday, March 22. 2011

Jackson County law enforcement officials are on the lookout for the suspect in the killing of one Athens policeman and the critical shooting of a second policeman. The suspect, described as a 5'9" black male with light skin, fled the scene of a shooting in a Geo Prism. The shooting took place between Alps Drive and the Oconee River on the ...

Local cops still on lookout for Athens shooting suspect

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JacksonHeraldTODAY

Tuesday, March 22. 2011

Jackson County law enforcement officials remain on the lookout for the suspect in the killing of one Athens policeman and the critical shooting of a second policeman. The suspect, Jamie Hood of Winterville, allegedly shot and killed APD officer Elmer "Buddy" Christian and injured officer Tony Howard as the two searched for a suspect in an ... [Full Story »]

Banks receives ‘Camera Ready Community’ designation

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BanksNewsTODAY

Tuesday, March 22. 2011

Banks County is one of 73 counties recognized Monday at the capitol by Governor Nathan Deal and the Georgia Film, Music & Digital Entertainment Office as a “Camera Ready Community.” The state’s “Camera Ready Community” program was launched as part of an ongoing effort to bolster Georgia’s growing film and television industry. ... [Full Story »]

Sara Frances Jackson (3-20-11)

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MainStreetNewsOBITS

Tuesday, March 22. 2011

TALMO - Sara Frances Jackson, 79, died Sunday, March 20, 2011, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center. Born in Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late H.G. and Pauline Ledford Jackson. She was of the Baptist denomination. Thanks to everyone who made her last days comfortable. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends that loved ... [Full Story »]

Sylvia Juanita Gale (3-17-11)

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MainStreetNewsOBITS

Tuesday, March 22. 2011

HULL – Sylvia Juanita Gale, 76, died Thursday, March 17, 2011. Born in Homer on January 3, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Howard and Bessie Sheridan. She was retired from Highland Hills Healthcare as a nurse’s aide. Mrs. Gale was preceded in death by eight brothers and sisters. Survivors include her husband, Cesar “Tony” Gale; ... [Full Story »]

BOC to hold storm water hearing Tuesday night

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BarrowJournal

Tuesday, March 22. 2011

Better late than never. That seems to be what underlies impending action by the Barrow County Board of Commissioners to adopt a county storm water ordinance tonight (March 22) after officials discovered the county didn't have an ordinance. The only public hearing on the proposed ordinance will be at 6 p.m. tonight in the BOC meeting room. But ... [Full Story »]

Bill moving in General Assembly on county government committee

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BarrowJournal

Tuesday, March 22. 2011

Barrow County’s legislative delegation Monday submitted to the Georgia General Assembly legislation that could eventually change the balance of power on the Barrow County Board of Commissioners and redefine the role of the county chairman. The legislation creates a committee of 13 people to review the county government structure and to make ... [Full Story »]

Leaders discuss sewer expansion possibilities

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MadisonJournalTODAY

Tuesday, March 22. 2011

Madison County leaders are still exploring options for expanding sewer services in the county. The county recently completed a commercial sewer system in the Hull area in hopes of attracting businesses to the county. But now, there are other sewer matters to consider. For instance, two aging sewer systems in Comer and Danielsville are in need ... [Full Story »]

Leaders talk T-SPLOST

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MadisonJournalTODAY

Tuesday, March 22. 2011

While potential sewer expansions were a focus of Madison County leaders March 10, the group also discussed the upcoming regional transportation sales tax referendum in 2012. The transportation special purpose local option sales tax (T-SPLOST) would be divided into two revenue streams: 75 percent of the money collected in the 10-county region ... [Full Story »]

Man gets 20 years for child rape

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BarrowJournal

Monday, March 21. 2011

A Barrow County man was sentenced in Superior Court last week to 20 years in prison for the rape of a child. Ruben Mercado was convicted on six counts of aggravated sodomy, two counts rape, three counts child molestation, and first degree cruelty to children. He was sentenced to 20 years confinement, 20 years probation, no contact with ... [Full Story »]