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One JHS student still in hospital following Wed. wreck

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Wednesday, October 14. 2009

Jefferson High School student Andrew Fowler remains in intensive care at Athens Regional Hospital with head injuries, but is now breathing on his own officials said Thursday afternoon. Fowler and fellow student Dylan Simmons were seriously injured in a two-vehicle wreck Wednesday afternoon in Jefferson on Hwy. 11 near the old Jefferson Mills as ... [Full Story »]

Maysville councilwoman quizzed on training session attendance

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Wednesday, October 14. 2009

The tone of Maysville’s city council meeting took a quick dive Monday night when Mayor Jerry Baker called on council member Rebecca McNeely to confirm she attended a recent training session the city paid for. The issue revolves around a Georgia Municipal Association (GMA) meeting that all council members were to attend. Baker said that the ... [Full Story »]

Pendergrass recall hearing set Friday at courthouse

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Wednesday, October 14. 2009

A hearing has been set for Oct. 16 on the recall effort filed by a group of Pendergrass residents against the city council. The hearing will be held at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 16, before Judge John Ott at the Jackson County Courthouse in Jefferson. The hearing will be held on the petition filed by the mayor and council asking for a court ... [Full Story »]

MONDAY: Weather alet issued for Jackson area

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Monday, October 12. 2009

UPDATE 12:35 P.M. The Middle Oconee River near Arcade is expected to move into flood stage sometime Monday afternoon and evening, cresting at 19.5'. Flood stage is 16'. *** * FLASH FLOOD WARNING FOR... SOUTHERN BANKS COUNTY IN NORTHEAST GEORGIA NORTHEASTERN JACKSON COUNTY IN NORTHEAST GEORGIA * UNTIL 415 PM EDT * AT 1010 AM EDT...THE EMERGENCY ... [Full Story »]

MONDAY: Weather alert issued for Jackson area

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Monday, October 12. 2009

TUESDAY: Flood alert issued for Middle Oconee

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Monday, October 12. 2009

The Middle Oconee River near Arcade is expected to crest Tuesday at 22', a "moderate" flood stage. Early Tuesday morning, the river was at 20.5'. Flood stage is 16' and the record stage is 25.4'. Although the river is expected to go down Wednesday, heave rains are now forcast which could could increase flooding during the day. Some areas of ... [Full Story »]

EDITORIAL: Why do Pendergrass leaders hide?

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Friday, October 9. 2009

When Pendergrass leaders shut down the town’s public comment period at city council meetings last week, it was a sign of fear and weakness. When Mayor Monk Tolbert motioned for the town’s police to go stand next to a woman who complained — after the meeting had been adjourned — about the lack of citizen input, it was an act of ... [Full Story »]

Survey to address drug, alcohol use by students

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Wednesday, October 7. 2009

THE JACKSON County School System will soon ask middle and high school students about their potential use of alcohol, tobacco, drugs and bullying. The Georgia Student Health Survey is an anonymous, statewide test created by the state department of education to look at drug, tobacco and alcohol use among middle and high school students. The ... [Full Story »]

Pendergrass man convicted on child molestation charges

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Wednesday, October 7. 2009

Robert Mills, 37, Pendergrass, was found guilty Thursday in Jackson County Superior Court on charges of child molestation. Mills was found guilty on two counts of aggravated child molestation, nine counts of child molestation and five counts of enticing a child for indecent purposes. Several victims and witnesses testified in the trial. These ... [Full Story »]

COLUMN: When justice isn't blind, it isn't fair

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Friday, October 2. 2009

A lot of people are interested in the investigations and recall efforts taking place in the City of Pendergrass. Based on the comments we’re getting on our website and the number of emails and phone calls I get, a lot of folks are very upset with the town’s leadership. One of the issues that’s generated a lot of talk in the community is ... [Full Story »]

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