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A former Pendergrass employee and the owner of the tow truck company used by the city have filed a lawsuit against city officials over their claims of unfair treatment due to their association with the “whistleblowers” who accused the city of corruption. Darrell Moore, owner of I-85 Garage and Towing, and his daughter Felicia Scroggs filed ... [Full Story »] 

Early voting for the July 20 election will begin Monday and be held through July 9. Voters may cast a ballot from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays in the Administration Building in Jefferson.

The only local race is in the West and North Jackson areas for the District 5 seat on the Jackson County Board of Education. Steven Bryant and Randall Skelton are both seeking this seat. Incumbent Jill McEver is not seeking re-election.

The State Senate District 47 seat that covers Jackson County will also be on the ballot. Those to qualify were: Kelley Gary, Shane Coley, Doug Bower and Frank Ginn, all Republicans, and Tim Riley, a Democrat. Incumbent Ralph Hudgens (R) is running for state insurance commissioner. [Full Story »] 

The Georgia State Patrol is investigating a fatal accident which occurred Sunday morning on Highway 316 at its intersection with Hwy. 53. The male driver of one of the vehicles involved in the accident was killed. No one else was seriously injured. The two vehicle accident resulted in the temporary closure of all lanes of Hwy. 316.

By Jeremy Elrod Correspondent Colbert leaders were asked May 3 to consider inviting nationally televised comedian Stephen Colbert to the city, with a potential temporary “name change” of the town to match the pronunciation of Colbert’s last name, “Cole-bear.” The council seemed receptive to the idea initially, but Mayor Chris Peck ... [Full Story »] 

Maysville City Council member Rebecca McNeely submitted a resignation letter to the city Monday afternoon. The act follows months of controversy surrounding her whereabouts at meetings and the possible misuse of city funds. City Clerk Barbara Thomas said that the city is still pursuing the issue of the $1,084 in question. In addition, McNeely ... [Full Story »] 

Attorneys for the City of Winder have requested that the case of Dana Billings vs. the Winder Police Department and the City of Winder be moved to Federal court. In the notice of removal filed April 14, city attorney Richard Carothers wrote that the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia had jurisdiction over the case ... [Full Story »] 

A proposed Elbert County trash incinerator near the Madison County line has been approved by Elbert commissioners, but a regional board will soon continue its review of the project to determine if it is appropriate for the area. After consultations with the Georgia Department of Community Affairs, the Northeast Georgia Regional Commission has ... [Full Story »] 

A rash of thefts from vehicles in the city has led Jefferson police chief Joe Wirthman to encourage residents to keep their cars locked — even while parked at their residence. Residents across the city, including several on Brittany Court, have reported items stolen from their vehicles. At the Jefferson City Council meeting Monday night, ... [Full Story »] 

Jackson County continues to receive requests from property owners who want a building permit for property located in subdivisions that don’t meet county regulations. But comments from members of the Jackson County Board of Commissioners indicate that there is little support for the county to use tax funds to help bail out owners who have lots ... [Full Story »]