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Water resrictions coming up

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Saturday, September 10. 2011

People who get their drinking water from the Bear Creek Reservoir will soon face some restrictions on the outdoor use of water. Both the Upper Oconee Basin Water Authority, which owns the reservoir, and the Jackson County Water and Sewerage Authority petitioned the EPD last week to begin restricting outdoor water use. They expect to get EPD ... [Full Story »]

Water restrictions coming up

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Saturday, September 10. 2011

Two charged with shoplifting

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Friday, September 9. 2011

A Nicholson man and a Commerce woman face shoplifting charges after separate incidents during the past week, according to the Commerce Police Department. Steve Dwight Canup, 42, 1767 Old Kings Bridge Road, Nicholson, was charged after Ingles store personnel allegedly saw him stealing items. \According to the incident report, an employee told ... [Full Story »]

Jackson deputies make 20 arrests

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Friday, September 9. 2011

Twenty people were charged by the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office last week, including the following: •Brandon Lee Davidson, 26, 1155 Creesy Patch Road, Cornelia; violation of the Georgia controlled substances act, duty of driver to stop at or return to scene of accident. •Patricia Garcia, 38, 3622 Windyhill Drive, Gainesville; violation ... [Full Story »]

Wreck at road construction site injures three

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Thursday, September 8. 2011

Three people, one of them a Jackson County employee, were injured Thursday afternoon in a three-vehicle wreck at a road construction site on Hwy. 15 between Commerce and Jefferson. The driver of a Dodge Avenger said she was slowing down for the flag man at the construction site when she noticed in her rear-view mirror a Chevy Blazer speeding ... [Full Story »]

Water authority wants to halt two rezonings

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Wednesday, September 7. 2011

The Jackson County Water and Sewerage Authority doesn’t usually get involved in zoning matters before the county commissioners, but it’s about to make an exception. The authority expects to approve a letter when it meets this Thursday night at 6:30 asking the board of commissioners to “hold off” on changes sought for parcels in two West ... [Full Story »]

Northridge to hold 9/11 ceremony Friday

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Wednesday, September 7. 2011

Northridge Medical Center employees will gather on the front lawn of the hospital at 9 a.m. on Friday to commemorate the 10-year anniversary of the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. The public is invited and special invitations have been sent to local public safety officials. “The hurt and devastation that occurred on this day are still ... [Full Story »]

12-year-old killed in accident

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Wednesday, September 7. 2011

A 12-year-old Douglasville boy was killed Friday night in a wreck on I-85 near Commerce. The boy died after being thrown from a SUV driven by a family member, according to reports. A tire reportedly blew out and the vehicle crossed both lanes of traffic and hit a guard rail. The State patrol indicated that the boy not wearing a seat belt.

Panel recommends fourth judge for circuit

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Friday, September 2. 2011

The Judicial Council of Georgia has recommended that the Piedmont Judicial Circuit — which serves Jackson, Barrow and Banks counties — get another Superior Court judgeship. The council recently reviewed caseload data for requesting circuits and named the Piedmont Judicial Circuit the second-highest priority among six circuits for a new ... [Full Story »]

Sheriff's office logs 59 arrests

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Friday, September 2. 2011

The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office charged 59 people last week, including the following: •James Ray Couch, 69, homeless; violation of probation. •Starlet Evelyn Fortner, 30, 128 Crooked Creek Village, Athens; burglary, violation of probation. •James Larry Landrum, 32, 8281 Jefferson River Road, Athens; burglary. •Tanner Joe Maloch, ... [Full Story »]

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