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Board of Commissioners chairman’s race tops expense list

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Wednesday, July 9. 2008

The race for chairman of the Board of Commissioners has been the most expensive race so far this year in Jackson County. The three candidates running for BOC chairman have collectively spent over $39,000 through the end of June. According to campaign disclosure reports filed this week, candidate Hunter Bicknell had raised the most money with ... [Full Story »]

Maysville residents discuss future of city

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Monday, July 7. 2008

Maysville residents came out to a public meeting, Monday night, to discuss the future of the town. Adam Hazell of Georgia Mountain RDC, was on hand to discuss with the residents plans that need to be incorporated into the city's comprehensive plan. Another meeting to further discuss and receive resident input is being scheduled.

Advance voting begins today (Monday)

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Monday, July 7. 2008

ADVANCE VOTING for the July 15 election started today (Monday, July 7) and three sites are open in Jackson County. Voters may go to the Administrative Building in Jefferson, or the two new voting sites, one in Commerce and one in Braselton. The Commerce site is located at 204 Carson Street,, (Recreation Department) and the other at 5040 Highway ... [Full Story »]

EDITORIAL: Booth site flap is much ado about nothing

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Sunday, July 6. 2008

Funny how something as dull as a booth at a city festival can cause such a stir of controversy. At last weekend’s July 4th Freedom Festival in Jefferson, an attorney in town got upset at the group which was sitting at a booth on the sidewalk in front of her office. Booth space for the festival had been assigned by the City of Jefferson for ... [Full Story »]

Jefferson PD calls for probe

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Thursday, July 3. 2008

Jefferson Police Department officials have called for a state probe into problems with the department’s evidence room. In a Thursday news release, JPD Chief Joe Wirthman said that “possible improprieties” had been found in the evidence room during an certification audit. Wirthman has asked the Georgia Bureau of Investigation to look into ... [Full Story »]

Jefferson PD calls for evidence room probe

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Thursday, July 3. 2008

LETTER: Likes small town feel at Jefferson festival

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Thursday, July 3. 2008

Dear Editor: Until recent years, I had never lived in a small town. I have come to love my experience thus far. It was again solidified as I attended the recent “Freedom Festival” when the small town feel was shared among many. I was amazed by the spectacular fireworks that could compete strongly against any place I’ve ever lived or ... [Full Story »]

Investigation continues into suspicious death

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Wednesday, July 2. 2008

The investigation is continuing into the death of a Jefferson woman found in a freezer last week. As of press time Wednesday, law enforcement officials had not ruled whether it was accidental or if a crime had been committed. Billie Welty, 42, was found inside a small freezer in the kitchen of her apartment, located at Brooklyn Chase Apartments ... [Full Story »]

Mingledorff secures judicial position

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Wednesday, July 2. 2008

The Piedmont Judicial Circuit will have a new Superior Court Judge in January. Long-time Superior Court judge Robert Adamson is not seeking re-election. Currie Mingledorff, Winder, was was the only person to qualify for Adamson’s seat. “I am excited and eager to begin doing the important work this office requires,” Mingledorff said. “I ... [Full Story »]

No opposition for judges

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Wednesday, July 2. 2008

The State Court judge who represents Jackson County, as well as two of the three Superior Court judges, will serve another term after they were the only candidates to qualify. Jerry Gray will continue as the State Court judge, and Superior Court judges David Motes and Joe Booth will serve another term. Long-time Superior Court judge Robert ... [Full Story »]

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