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Vandals spraypaint cars

Posted by
Angela Gary
Sunday, July 6. 2008
Four Braselton residents reported last week to the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office that someone spraypainted vehicles parked at their residences. Incidents were reported on Robert Drive and Mandy Lane. Another Mandy Lane resident reported that someone spraypainted his fence. Other vandalism reported in the Braselton area last week includes a ... [Full Story »] 

EDITORIAL: Booth site flap is much ado about nothing

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JacksonHeraldTODAY
Sunday, July 6. 2008
Funny how something as dull as a booth at a city festival can cause such a stir of controversy. At last weekend’s July 4th Freedom Festival in Jefferson, an attorney in town got upset at the group which was sitting at a booth on the sidewalk in front of her office. Booth space for the festival had been assigned by the City of Jefferson for ... [Full Story »] 

Jefferson PD calls for probe

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JacksonHeraldTODAY
Thursday, July 3. 2008
Jefferson Police Department officials have called for a state probe into problems with the department’s evidence room. In a Thursday news release, JPD Chief Joe Wirthman said that “possible improprieties” had been found in the evidence room during an certification audit. Wirthman has asked the Georgia Bureau of Investigation to look into ... [Full Story »] 

Jefferson PD calls for evidence room probe

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JacksonHeraldTODAY
Thursday, July 3. 2008
Jefferson Police Department officials have called for a state probe into problems with the department’s evidence room. In a Thursday news release, JPD Chief Joe Wirthman said that “possible improprieties” had been found in the evidence room during an certification audit. Wirthman has asked the Georgia Bureau of Investigation to look into ... [Full Story »] 

Appeal denied: Agri-Cycle to remain closed

Posted by
Angela Gary
Thursday, July 3. 2008
The Georgia Supreme Court ruled Monday that Agri-Cycle must remain closed. The company had appealed a ruling by Superior Court Judge David Motes shutting down the Talmo wastewater treatment plant because of violations of the permit. “Today’s ruling by the Georgia Supreme Court is a significant step forward in the state’s efforts to ... [Full Story »] 

LETTER: Likes small town feel at Jefferson festival

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JacksonHeraldTODAY
Thursday, July 3. 2008
Dear Editor: Until recent years, I had never lived in a small town. I have come to love my experience thus far. It was again solidified as I attended the recent “Freedom Festival” when the small town feel was shared among many. I was amazed by the spectacular fireworks that could compete strongly against any place I’ve ever lived or ... [Full Story »] 

Investigation continues into suspicious death

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JacksonHeraldTODAY
Wednesday, July 2. 2008
The investigation is continuing into the death of a Jefferson woman found in a freezer last week. As of press time Wednesday, law enforcement officials had not ruled whether it was accidental or if a crime had been committed. Billie Welty, 42, was found inside a small freezer in the kitchen of her apartment, located at Brooklyn Chase Apartments ... [Full Story »] 

No opposition for judges

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JacksonHeraldTODAY
Wednesday, July 2. 2008
The State Court judge who represents Jackson County, as well as two of the three Superior Court judges, will serve another term after they were the only candidates to qualify. Jerry Gray will continue as the State Court judge, and Superior Court judges David Motes and Joe Booth will serve another term. Long-time Superior Court judge Robert ... [Full Story »] 

Mingledorff secures judicial position

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JacksonHeraldTODAY
Wednesday, July 2. 2008
The Piedmont Judicial Circuit will have a new Superior Court Judge in January. Long-time Superior Court judge Robert Adamson is not seeking re-election. Currie Mingledorff, Winder, was was the only person to qualify for Adamson’s seat. “I am excited and eager to begin doing the important work this office requires,” Mingledorff said. “I ... [Full Story »] 

Jefferson lawyer didn't like SCV booth at festival

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JacksonHeraldTODAY
Tuesday, July 1. 2008
A booth at the Freedom Festival in Jefferson last weekend was moved after an attorney complained about it being located in front of her business. The Sons of Confederate Veterans paid a fee for a booth during Saturday’s Freedom Festival. Booths were assigned based on those that needed electricity and were assigned at random. The group in ... [Full Story »] 
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