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Call 911 before being stopped, says police chief

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Wednesday, February 15. 2012

ARCADE police chief Randy Williams is offering up safety tips following reports of an imposter police officer in the area. Williams is telling citizens to slow down, turn on their flashers and call 911 if they feel uncomfortable during a traffic stop. “Let them know where you’re at and to make sure it’s a police officer,” Williams said, ... [Full Story »]

Early voting under way for presidential primary

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Wednesday, February 15. 2012

Voters may cast a ballot during the early voting period at the Administrative Building, located at 67 Athens Street, Jefferson. The hours are 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Voting in person will be also available at 67 Athens Street, Administrative Auditorium, on Saturday, February 25, from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Voting in person will be available at the ... [Full Story »]

Jefferson school system cutting two furlough days

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Wednesday, February 15. 2012

THE JEFFERSON school board approved a 2012-2013 calendar that subtracts two teacher furlough days. At least that’s the plan. The calendar, approved at Thursday’s board of education (BOE) meeting, includes 178 instruction days and drops teacher furloughs from eight days to six. But if the funding is simply not there in the 2012-2013 budget, ... [Full Story »]

Peace Place Mardi Gras Masquerade Ball set Sat.

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Tuesday, February 14. 2012

Mardi Gras Masquerade Ball When: 6:30-11 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 18 Where: Winder Community Center Cost: Tickets are $60 each; table sponsorships are $500. Details: A dinner buffet, cash bar, dancing and silent auction will be featured. Proceeds benefit Peace Place. For more information, contact peaceplaceball@gmail.com or Christine Smith at (678) ... [Full Story »]

Finances, project updates on agenda for Jefferson council Monday night

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Monday, February 13. 2012

The Jefferson City Council will get a budget report and project update when it meets at 6 p.m. on Monday. Finance director Amie Vaughan will present the January budget report, as well as providing information on the preliminary financing schedule for revenue refunding bonds. Public works director Jeff Killip will report on current road, water ... [Full Story »]

Woman pulled over by man impersonating police officer

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Thursday, February 9. 2012

A woman said a man impersonating a police officer pulled her over Sunday night in Jackson County and searched her “inappropriately.” The woman said she was driving at B. Whitfield Road and Holiday Cemetery Road around 10 p.m. when a man driving a Crown Victoria that was dark in color with a blue and red light on top pulled her over. She ... [Full Story »]

4 polling locations changed

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Wednesday, February 8. 2012

Four polling locations in Jackson County have been moved. The new locations are as follows: •Wilson (Formerly in the Maysville Library), now located at Maysville United Methodist Church, 8482 Maysville Road, Maysville, Georgia, 30558. •Redstone (formerly in the Redstone Volunteer Fire Department), now located at The Church at Southside, ... [Full Story »]

No furloughs in school calendar

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Wednesday, February 8. 2012

For the first time in at least two years, the Jackson County School System may not need furlough days for its employees. At least, that’s the proposal on the table for the 2012-2013 school year calendar — which the Jackson County Board of Education is expected to discuss during its work session on Thursday, Feb. 9, and possibly take a vote ... [Full Story »]

Rabid raccoon reported

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Wednesday, February 8. 2012

There has recently been a confirmed case of rabies in a raccoon in Jackson County. A raccoon found in the Lebanon Church Road area of Jackson County tested positive for rabies. Two dogs came in contact with the raccoon and are being quarantined. Residents in the areas are advised to take precautions: •Be sure that pets (including dogs, cats ... [Full Story »]

Jefferson downtown façade program funds needed

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Sunday, February 5. 2012

Plans for fundraising and business recruitment for downtown Jefferson were both topics of discussion at the monthly meeting of the Jefferson Downtown Development Authority last month. At the Jan. 24 meeting, Jefferson Mainstreet Manager Beth Laughinghouse reported a total of $3,500 in the façade grant funding account, with $1,000 of this ... [Full Story »]

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