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Fatality reported in county Tues. night

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Wednesday, December 3. 2008
One man was killed in a wreck Tuesday night on I-85, according to reports from the Georgia State Patrol. The wreck occurred around around 8 p.m. near milemarker 133 at the Hwy. 332 overpass. One man was reportedly dead at the scene after being ejected. Further details are not available at this time.

Christmas parades, events ahead

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JacksonHeraldTODAY
Wednesday, December 3. 2008
Santa will make his first appearance in this area Friday night at the Nicholson library and also at the Pendergrass depot. He’s scheduled to visit with children and to have his photo taken by parents from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Harold S. Swindle Library off Hwy. 441 next to Benton Elementary School. Santa will also be in town Saturday evening ... [Full Story »] 

Pendergrass youth minister murdered Sun.

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Tuesday, December 2. 2008
Two White County residents have been charged with Sunday’s murder of the youth minister of Pendergrass Baptist Church. The body of Edward Frank Harris, Jr., 44, Clermont, was found off the roadway near a vacant house in Cleveland around 4 a.m. Monday morning. William Joseph Dyer, 21, and Jennifer Dawn Lineberger, 29, both of Cleveland have ... [Full Story »] 

LETTER: Comments on Presidential election

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Wednesday, November 26. 2008
Dear Editor: Many recent letter writers to The Jackson Herald have bandied back and forth over the value of the recent Presidential election. Many see this as victory after years of oppression; others see it as a severe blow to what it means to be an American. Conservatives understand why non-conservatives are happy with the outcome. Those who ... [Full Story »] 

Fire destroys house in South Jackson

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JacksonHeraldTODAY
Wednesday, November 26. 2008
A fire whipped by gusty winds destroyed a large two-story home on Jefferson River Road Tuesday. Several Jackson County fire departments responded to the blaze, which happened about midday. The fire happened at 8825 Jefferson River Road in South Jackson. The house was listed for sale in September and was reportedly built in 1976.

Man attacked when car breaks down

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Tuesday, November 25. 2008
A man said he pulled over on Crooked Creek Road at Hwy. 129 last week when he was having car trouble and someone assaulted him. The man said he had the hood up and was looking at the motor when someone hit him from behind, according to an incident report filed with the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office. His arm was injured and he had a cut on ...

Jefferson hikes water, sewer rates

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Tuesday, November 25. 2008
In a 4-1 vote, the Jefferson City Council agreed Monday night to increase the water and sewer rates. Councilman Bosie Griffith voted against the action while C.D. Kidd, Steve Kinney, Roy Plott and David Varnedoe voted for the increase. In addition, the council approved the city’s water and sewer budget in a 3-2 vote. Griffith and Kidd voted ... [Full Story »] 

Maysville still working on budget

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Monday, November 24. 2008
The Maysville City Council continues to work on its 2009 budget, with the goal of approving it at its Dec. 1 meeting. The council will meet at 7:00 p.m. at the Maysville Public Library. While the council has agreed on the tax rates, there are two main issues yet to be resolved. One is water and sewerage rates; the other is the appropriation for ... [Full Story »] 

LETTER: Says BJC should continue to offer OB services

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Wednesday, November 19. 2008
Dear Editor: I have lived in the Banks-Jackson area since 2001. I believe we should support our local businesses, services and charities. I believe so strongly in this, that I have supported our local hospital, BJC Medical Center, and asked others to do so as well because after having met most of the staff, I believe them to be well educated, ... [Full Story »] 

Police: Homeless men used to cash fake checks

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Wednesday, November 19. 2008
Three homeless men were charged with forgery, after they said two other men drove them from Atlanta to Braselton to cash fake checks at a bank. Braselton police said the three men went to the Hamilton State Bank on Ga. Hwy. 211 in Barrow County on Nov. 12. The men were Scott Rutledge, 44; Roderick Gray, 43; and Ralph Callahan III, 36, all of ... [Full Story »] 
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