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Mask-thief eats marijuana in back of police car

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Wednesday, October 24. 2012

JEFFERSON POLICE arrested a 29-year-old Lithonia man who was first caught trying to steal Halloween masks at Family Dollar and then reportedly caught eating marijuana. Jody McCarter Brown, 29, 3001 Winding Grove Drive, Lithonia, was charged with possession of marijuana and theft by shoplifting following the incident. Before he was arrested, ... [Full Story »]

Mask-thief eats marijuana in back of police car

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Wednesday, October 24. 2012

Veterans Day program at Jefferson HS set for Nov. 9

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Wednesday, October 24. 2012

Jefferson High School will be presenting its 11th annual Veterans Day Honor Program on Friday, November 9, at 9 a.m. and 10 a.m. in the Jefferson High School Auditorium. These two programs will be a school-wide assembly. There will be a reception following the program in the media center at approximately 10:45 a.m. for all veterans and their ... [Full Story »]

Halloween Walk planned Oct. 31 in Jefferson

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Wednesday, October 24. 2012

The annual Halloween Walk in Jefferson will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 31. The event is for ages 12 and younger only. Costumes are encouraged. There will be face painting, treats and hay rides. The event is sponsored by Main Street Jefferson and the City of Jefferson. Parking will be available at the Jefferson Civic Center an ... [Full Story »]

‘Boil water advisory’ lifted for some Jefferson residents

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Monday, October 22. 2012

A “boil water” advisory for Jefferson residents impacted by the water repairs made last week has been lifted and the water is now safe to drink. “We have received the required bacteriological test results which indicate that the water is again safe to drink,” Jeff Killip, public works director said. “No boiling is necessary.” There ... [Full Story »]

Airport manager leaving, JCAA discusses hiring process

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Sunday, October 21. 2012

THE JACKSON County airport will be seeking a new manager with the upcoming departure of current manager Greg Garner. Garner has served in the position for a little over a year. The Jackson County Airport Authority mulled over the process to find Garner’s replacement at its monthly meeting Tuesday. Chairman Ken Botts noted that the candidate ... [Full Story »]

Water service interruption planned in some areas of Jefferson

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Friday, October 19. 2012

There will be a water service interruption some areas of Jefferson today (Friday) while repairs to the line are being made. The areas to be impacted include: Water Plant, Clay Drive, Cooley Avenue and College Street from East Minden (the square) to Institute Street. The interruption is to the existing 14-inch water main which has only a few ... [Full Story »]

West Jackson woman reports Obama sign damaged

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Wednesday, October 17. 2012

A JACKSON County Sheriff’s Office deputy was dispatched to a Caldwell Lane, Hoschton, residence after a woman said someone damaged the Obama-Biden campaign sign on her property. According to an incident report, the woman said she heard someone yelling in front of her house the night before and noise which sounded like the shooting of ... [Full Story »]

Jefferson BOE to seek line of credit to cover expenses

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Wednesday, October 17. 2012

JEFFERSON City Schools will seek a line of credit, not to exceed $1 million, to cover expenses until tax collections roll in later this year. The board of education authorized a Tax Anticipatory Note (TAN) Thursday and will seek “the most competitive lender.” Proposals will be sought from local banking institutions. The system expects a ... [Full Story »]

Proposed Arcade budget dips by nearly 13%

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Wednesday, October 17. 2012

ARCADE leaders have proposed a $566,821 budget for 2013 that calls for a 12.7 percent — or $83,159 — decrease in spending from last year’s budget. The city council met Thursday to discuss the budget figures. It will vote on the 2013 spending plan Nov. 12. A 6:30 p.m. public hearing is scheduled for that evening. The council’s regular ... [Full Story »]

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