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Beckwith named JES principal

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Thursday, May 19. 2011

PROMOTING from within, Jefferson school leaders named Annette Beckwith as Jefferson Elementary School principal Thursday. Beckwith is currently Jefferson Middle School’s assistant principal. Superintendent John Jackson made the recommendation Thursday based on meetings conducted by an interview committee. The Jefferson Board of Education ... [Full Story »]

Forty-three grand jury indictments last week in Jackson County

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Thursday, May 19. 2011

A JACKSON County Grand Jury indicted forty-three people last week including the following: •Dextavious McCurry, terroristic threats and acts and unlawful conduct during a 911 phone call. •Melissa Brown Griggs, vehicular homicide, DUI and reckless driving. •Edward P. Hunt, aggravated child molestation, child molestation and cruelty to ... [Full Story »]

County budget edges into the red

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Wednesday, May 18. 2011

Since the recession hit and until 2010, Jackson County was able to keep its budget in order without dipping into its reserves to make up the difference. But that's about to change. At a town hall meeting held May 10 at the Braselton Municipal Building, hosted by County Commissioner Bruce Yates, residents got a chance to hear how the county ... [Full Story »]

Jefferson exceeds area, state on graduation tests

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Wednesday, May 18. 2011

SCHOOL LEADERS reported Thursday that Jefferson High School students bettered the averages of their contemporaries at the area and state level on the Georgia High School Graduation Tests in all content areas. The JHS passage rates were 93 percent for English-language arts, 90 percent for math, 97 percent for science and 89 percent for social ... [Full Story »]

JPD officers face racial shouting

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Monday, May 16. 2011

Two Jefferson Police Department officers were shouted at and told to leave an area of the city because they were white. A JPD officer was on bicycle patrol on Gordon Street when he stopped and approached several people sitting near some apartments. The officer was in the area because another JPD officer had reported suspicious activity on the ... [Full Story »]

Dollar General coming to Arcade

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Friday, May 13. 2011

ARCADE leaders have approved the rezone of 1.3 acres on Hwy. 82 South for a proposed Dollar General along with two variances, including a provision for wall pack lights originally denied by the city’s planning commission. That variance passed 4-1 with council member Ron Smith casting the lone “no” vote during Monday night’s city council ... [Full Story »]

Citizen talks to BOE about KBMS issues

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Thursday, May 12. 2011

A Jackson County citizen addressed the Jackson County Board of Education Monday night about reported problems at Kings Bridge Middle School and about recent comments some students made online to Herald publisher Mike Buffington. Redd Howe, holding a highlighted copy of last week’s editorial page from The Jackson Herald, read several comments ... [Full Story »]

Local seniors get ready for graduation

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Thursday, May 12. 2011

Local high school seniors are preparing for graduation exercises to be held during the next two weeks. East Jackson Comprehensive High School will hold its graduation ceremony at 8 p.m. on Thursday, May 19, in Eagle Stadium. Parker Wilson is valedictorian of this year’s senior class and John Robinett is salutatorian. The graduation ceremony ... [Full Story »]

More layoffs planned for county school system

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Thursday, May 12. 2011

The Jackson County Board of Education voted Monday night to trim 10 staff members off its payroll, citing increased fuel costs and a decrease in local tax revenues. This will be the third year the school system has reduced its workforce, Superintendent Shannon Adams said during the board's work session on May 5. When combined with less state ... [Full Story »]

Town police department arrests listed

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Wednesday, May 11. 2011

ARRESTS MADE by the Commerce, Jefferson, Arcade and Pendergrass police departments last week include the following: COMMERCE •Christina Marie Collins, 28, 132 Stoney Creek Road, Maysville, possession of a controlled substance. •Phillip Duke Fleming, 20, 132 Stoney Creek Road, Maysville, tire violation, driving while unlicensed and ... [Full Story »]

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