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Contract with Clerici’s company renewed for one year

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Thursday, November 10. 2011

The county’s contract with Don Clerici’s engineering firm, BM&K, will be renewed for one year after a motion by commissioner Dwain Smith to renew the contract for only three months failed Monday night. The contract also calls for a four percent increase in the fees charged by the company. There is an “opt-out” clause that would allow ... [Full Story »]

Gilbert nominated for CMA Award

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Thursday, November 10. 2011

Brantley Gilbert of Jefferson was at the Country Music Association’s annual awards show Wednesday night in Nashville, Tenn., where he was nominated for “Song of the Year.” The award went to Kimberly Perry of The Band Perry for “If I Die Young.” Gilbert was nominated for “Dirt Road Anthem,” which he co-wrote with Colt Ford. The ... [Full Story »]

Jefferson BOE to meet Thursday

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Wednesday, November 9. 2011

The Jefferson Board of Education will meet at 4 p.m. Thursday with approval of architectural contracts and purchase of furniture for the central office among the items on the agenda for a vote. Other items on the agenda include: •student/staff recognition. •financial and transportation updates. •instructional program report. ... [Full Story »]

Woman spots 3-year-old walking on highway

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Wednesday, November 9. 2011

Child neglect was reported last week after a woman spotted a 3-year-old walking alone on Hwy. 15, according to an incident report filed at the Jefferson Police Department. The woman told a police officer that she looked out her window and saw a 3-year-old juvenile male walking on Highway 15. The complainant said the child was retrieved from the ... [Full Story »]

Presley, Maxwell win mayor’s races; incumbents win in Jefferson

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Tuesday, November 8. 2011

Former Maysville mayor Richard Presley will again lead the town after winning in the town election Tuesday. Presley had 131 votes, while Lynn Villyard had 119 votes and Donna Chesonis had 84 votes. In the Ward I city council race, Kathleen Bush won over incumbent Clay Dorsey in a 61-46 vote. In Ward II, Clyde “Junior” Hardy won over Jerry ... [Full Story »]

Bicknell to run for Congress

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Friday, November 4. 2011

Jackson County Board of Commissioners Chairman Hunter Bicknell has reportedly decided to make a run for Congress in the new 9th District. Jackson County frames the southern edge of the district, which is centered around Hall County. Bicknell has called a meeting to announce his intentions set for Monday, Nov. 7 at 4 p.m. at the Traditions ... [Full Story »]

I-85 closed for hours after wrong-way driver causes wreck

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Friday, November 4. 2011

A wrong-way driver on Interstate 85 in Braselton was critically injured in a wreck with three other vehicles early Friday morning, according to police chief Terry Esco. The Buford woman — whose name has not been released — entered the northbound lane of I-85 at Ga. Hwy. 53 and tried to drive southbound. She hit one tractor-trailer truck, ... [Full Story »]

Nine sentenced in Superior Court proceedings

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Friday, November 4. 2011

NINE PEOPLE were sentenced in recent Superior Court proceedings in Jackson County, including the following: •Thomas Daniel White, possession of methamphetamine, four years probation, 100 hours community service and waive fourth amendment rights. •Shanna Gail Looney, theft by taking a motor vehicle, five years probation, $2,085 restitution ... [Full Story »]

Jefferson woman shoots dog that threatens pet rabbit and chickens

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Wednesday, November 2. 2011

A CARRUTH Road, Jefferson, woman said a small brown and white dog came into her yard and tried to kill her pet rabbit and chickens. The woman told a deputy with the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office that she had to shoot the dog to stop it from killing her animals. She said she doesn’t know who the dog belongs to.

Alcohol vote on ballot in four towns

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Wednesday, November 2. 2011

Three mayor’s races, as well as several council seats will be on the ballot in general elections Tuesday in three Jackson County towns. Four towns, Jefferson, Pendergrass, Braselton and Hoschton, will also decide whether alcohol sales will be allowed on Sundays. JEFFERSON In Jefferson, incumbent Steve Kinney and Robert Yates will be on the ... [Full Story »]

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