Braselton court clerk arrested for stealing $15,000

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JacksonHeraldTODAY
Wednesday, July 1. 2009
Braselton’s municipal court clerk has been arrested for allegedly stealing $15,000 in cash bond funds over a 10-month period, according to town officials. Becky L. Skelton, 46, was terminated last Tuesday and turned herself into the Jackson ... [ Full Story » ] 

Jackson County tax digest growth flat

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JacksonHeraldTODAY
Wednesday, July 1. 2009
During the boom years, Jackson County’s tax digest grew massively as new construction and property values soared. Even in 2008, the county’s digest — that is the value of all taxable property in the county — grew by nearly eight percent. ... [ Full Story » ] 

FDIC issues order on CB&T; Habersham Bank also reportedly under order

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JacksonHeraldTODAY
Wednesday, July 1. 2009
Two North Georgia banks that operate divisions in Jackson and Barrow counties are reportedly under “cease and desist orders” from the Federal Deposit and Insurance Corp. (FDIC). The FDIC released a 29-page “cease and desist” order last ... [ Full Story » ] 

FDIC issues order on CB&T; Habersham Bank also under state order

Posted by
JacksonHeraldTODAY
Wednesday, July 1. 2009
Two North Georgia banks that operate divisions in Jackson and Barrow counties are reportedly under “cease and desist orders” from banking regulators. The FDIC released a 29-page “cease and desist” order last Friday against Community Bank ... [ Full Story » ] 

EDITORIAL: Court should have tossed Voting Rights Act

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JacksonHeraldTODAY
Monday, June 29. 2009
The U.S. Supreme Court failed this week to undo a law that has long outlived its usefulness. The court declined Monday to throw out the 1960s era Voting Rights Act which gives the federal government the power to oversee and control elections in ... [ Full Story » ] 

Clark charged with murder of grandson

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JacksonHeraldTODAY
Monday, June 29. 2009
Robert Clark, 55, Commerce, was formally charged Thursday with the June 7 murder of his 6-year-old grandson, Michael Levigne in Commerce. Clark was released from Atlanta Medical Center to the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, which served ... [ Full Story » ] 

Jefferson Freedom Festival ahead Sat. in downtown

Posted by
Angela Gary
Thursday, June 25. 2009
Fireworks, music, kids’ activities and food vendors will highlight the Freedom Festival slated for 5 to 10 p.m. Saturday, June 27, in downtown Jefferson. The fireworks show will begin around 9:30 p.m. “Kiddieville,” sponsored by Jackson EMC ... [ Full Story » ] 

John B. Brooks Rd. to be closed at times for project

Posted by
JacksonHeraldTODAY
Wednesday, June 24. 2009
A road improvement project through one of Jackson County’s key industrial areas is creating the need for a major detour. John B. Brooks Road — located between U.S. Hwy. 129 and Ga. Hwy. 332 in north Jefferson — includes some of the ... [ Full Story » ] 

Storm slams Jackson; area remains under severe thunderstorm watch until 6 p.m. Thurs.

Posted by
JacksonHeraldTODAY
Thursday, June 18. 2009
High winds, heavy rain, massive lightning and dime-size hail hit areas of Jackson County around 1 a.m. Thursday morning. The storm downed some large trees, knocked out power for several hours and caused two fires. One of the hardest hit areas ... [ Full Story » ] 

LETTER: Says Bear Creek rules discriminatory

Posted by
JacksonHeraldTODAY
Wednesday, June 17. 2009
Dear Editor: Jackson County is taking the lead in the development and operation of the access park and ramp for the Bear Creek Reservoir. This 5-acre park and launching facility, which includes bathrooms and a guardhouse, is being financed by the ... [ Full Story » ] 
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Anonymous about FDIC issues ‘cease and desist’ order on CB&T
Fri, 03.07.2009 07:06
Fortunately, the local banks have the houses and land as collateral. So it's not a total loss. The banks (loan officers, loan committees, boards of directors, et al) share a great deal of resp [...]


customer about FDIC issues ‘cease and desist’ order on CB&T
Thu, 02.07.2009 15:40
I don't recall any smaller community type banks getting any tarp. It seemed to be only the larger b anks, united community and sun trust and the like that got some tarp. I am glad to see cb t w [...]


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