Entries by JacksonHeraldTODAY

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 »] 

Fraud reported in several incidents

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JacksonHeraldTODAY
Thursday, October 16. 2008
A Commerce man reported being the victim of identity theft last week after his credit card was used at a West Palm Beach, Fla., business four times. Other incidents of fraud reported to the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office last week includes the following: •a Jefferson man said his wife, who he is in the process of divorcing, deposited a ... [Full Story »] 

Hudgens promotes Bible class in county schools

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JacksonHeraldTODAY
Thursday, October 16. 2008
The wife of a local state senator asked the Jackson County Board of Education Monday night to support a Bible class being added the system’s curriculum. Suzanne Hudgens, wife of state Sen. Ralph Hudgens, continued her campaign to have schools begin a history and literature class about the Bible. The class is allowed under a recent law adopted ... [Full Story »] 

Jackson County files lawsuit against basin authority

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JacksonHeraldTODAY
Thursday, October 16. 2008
The Jackson County Board of Commissioners met behind closed doors with the county water authority for one hour Monday morning before voting to file a lawsuit against the Upper Oconee Basin Authority over the county’s share of the Bear Creek reservoir. The BOC voted for the law firm of Balch and Bingham to file the lawsuit to “verify and ... [Full Story »] 

Dairy Queen, hotel zoning on Jefferson agenda

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JacksonHeraldTODAY
Tuesday, October 14. 2008
The Jefferson City Council heard zoning requests that would lead to a Dairy Queen restaurant and a hotel locating in the city at a meeting Monday night. Action on both requests will be on the agenda when the city council holds its regular monthly meeting at 6 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 27, at the civic center. At the work session Monday, the council ... [Full Story »] 

OPINION: Church free speech effort a fascinating fight with IRS

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JacksonHeraldTODAY
Thursday, October 9. 2008
Sparking a court case over free speech in churches is the goal of some 30 churches across the nation. That group includes a church in Barrow County, which is part of the alliance setting the stage for the lawsuit. At issue is a 1954 law that says non-profit groups cannot make political endorsements or become involved in political campaigns. If ... [Full Story »] 

Osborne’s drug tests negative

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JacksonHeraldTODAY
Wednesday, October 8. 2008
A comprehensive drug screen of foster parent Wendy Osborne has come back “negative” officials said this week. Osborne was the Jackson County foster parent of 9-month-old Jessica Scovil, who died of heat stroke in early September after having been left in a hot minivan for several hours. Osborne told officers that she had been sick prior to ... [Full Story »] 

BOC approves $249,000 transportation study

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JacksonHeraldTODAY
Wednesday, October 8. 2008
One of the goals of a $249,120 transportation study approved by the Jackson County Board of Commissioners this week is to identify the best location for another interchange on I-85. The BOC unanimously agreed Monday night to proceed with the transportation study, which will be done by Moreland Altobelli & Associates. It will include an I-85 ... [Full Story »] 
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