Entries by JacksonHeraldTODAY

Murderer loses appeal

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JacksonHeraldTODAY
Wednesday, October 29. 2008
A convicted murderer from Jackson County has lost an appeal to the State Supreme Court. Charles Randolph Thomas’ appeal argued that statements made by the victim to several people shortly after she was shot, which implicated him, should not have been admitted into evidence at his trial. The victim was Thomas’ ex-wife, Annette Thomas, who ... [Full Story »] 

Jefferson Halloween Walk planned for Fri.

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JacksonHeraldTODAY
Wednesday, October 29. 2008
The annual downtown Jefferson Halloween Walk is set for Friday, Oct. 31, from 4 to 6 p.m. Thousands of children will once again descend upon downtown to make the candy trek from downtown Jefferson to Tabo’s Food Mart. This year’s event will again feature a children’s area, co-sponsored by McDonald’s of Jefferson. Face painting will be ... [Full Story »] 

Will “Joe the Plumber” help McCain?

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JacksonHeraldTODAY
Friday, October 24. 2008
The last presidential debate of 2008 will be remembered in history books at the “Joe the Plumber” debate. But it may be that candidates McCain and Obama got Joe’s profession all wrong; it could turn out that Joe operates a wrecking ball rather than a wrench. It was blue-collar “Joe” who approached Obama at a recent campaign event and ... [Full Story »] 

Two homes burglarized on Hunter Road

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JacksonHeraldTODAY
Thursday, October 23. 2008
Burglars broke into two homes on Hunter Road in South Jackson last week and took televisions, sporting equipment and other items. At the first home, a television, computer, CDs, DVDs, groceries and other items were taken. In the other break-in, golf clubs, rods and reels, weed eater and other items were taken.

Hoschton proposes property tax; town hall meetings set Thurs. & Mon.

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JacksonHeraldTODAY
Thursday, October 23. 2008
With two town hall meetings slated for the coming week, the head of Hoschton’s finance committee is calling for the town to impose a property tax to fund city expenses. The Hoschton City Council will hold two “town hall meetings” at the depot to discuss the proposed city property tax. The first will be held on Thursday, Oct. 23, at 2 p.m. ... [Full Story »] 

Over 6,300 already voted in Jackson

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JacksonHeraldTODAY
Thursday, October 23. 2008
Election Day isn’t until Nov. 4, but many in Jackson County have already cast their ballots. Some 6,339 people have already voted in the 2008 general election. Some have been mail-in absentee ballots, while others came from early voters at the administrative duilding in Jefferson. Click here to see sample ballot for Jackson County. Early ... [Full Story »] 

Three injured in Monday a.m. crash with firetruck

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JacksonHeraldTODAY
Monday, October 20. 2008
Three people were injured Monday morning when their car crashed into the back of a firetruck. The incident happened about 8 a.m. on the Damon Gause Bypass at the Hwy. 82 intersection in Arcade. A fire truck was responding to a call at the time of the incident. Three people in the car were transported to area hospitals.

EDITORIAL: School Bible class is not a good idea

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JacksonHeraldTODAY
Friday, October 17. 2008
Should elective Bible history classes be taught in public schools? That is the core question surrounding a proposal to have Bible history and literature classes taught in local high schools. Suzanne Hudgens, wife of Sen. Ralph Hudgens, has recently approached both the Jefferson and Jackson County boards of education in a bid to have the school ... [Full Story »] 

Former Jefferson police captain arrested on cocaine, stalking charges

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JacksonHeraldTODAY
Friday, October 17. 2008
A former leader with the Jefferson Police Department has been charged with drug possession and stalking his wife. Dennis Thomas, who was a captain with the Jefferson Police Department, was charged with possession of crack cocaine with intent to distribute, possession of crack cocaine, possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, ... [Full Story »] 

Former Jefferson police captain arrested on cocaine, stalking charges

Posted by
JacksonHeraldTODAY
Friday, October 17. 2008
A former leader with the Jefferson Police Department has been charged with drug possession and stalking his wife. Dennis Thomas, who was a captain with the Jefferson Police Department, was charged with possession of crack cocaine with intent to distribute, possession of crack cocaine, possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, ... [Full Story »] 
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