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OPINION: Ginn bill just a first salvo from local governments

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Thursday, February 24. 2011

When Sen. Frank Ginn was running for office last year, his critics often said that if Ginn were elected to the 47th District, his focus would only be to look after the interest of local governments, not average taxpayers. The basis for that argument was that as county administrator for Franklin County, Ginn was plugged into the local government ... [Full Story »]

Army uniform business opens distribution center in Pendergrass

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Thursday, February 17. 2011

LVI, the military third-party logistics division of LION, has opened a distribution center in Pendergrass. The Pendergrass U.S. Army Third Party Logistics Distribution Center is the primary location for U.S. Army uniforms and associated clothing items under a contract with the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support. The 265,000-square foot ... [Full Story »]

School flagged for ‘moderate concern’ on CRCT analysis

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Wednesday, February 16. 2011

A state review of erasures on a standardized test has cleared all schools in Jackson County — with the exception of Jefferson Academy, according to the Governor’s Office of Student Achievement (GOSA). The agency last week released its results of a spring 2010 erasure analysis on the Criterion Referenced Competency Test (CRCT) — which is ... [Full Story »]

Fatality among 27 weather-related accidents

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Thursday, February 10. 2011

Icy conditions across Jackson County led to 27 weather-related accidents Thursday morning, including a fatality in West Jackson. At 8:21 a.m., units from West Jackson Fire and Rescue and Jackson County EMS responded to 6281 Highway 332 to an auto accident with injuries. They found a vehicle with fire involvement and a trapped victim. The fire ... [Full Story »]

Don Grantham elected to state transportation board

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Wednesday, February 9. 2011

Former Augusta/Richmond County Commissioner Don Grantham was elected to the State Transportation Board on Wednesday by a caucus of state representatives and senators from the 10th Congressional District. Among those vying for the job was Jackson Countian and former BOC chairman Pat Bell. Grantham will fill the spot vacated by former board ... [Full Story »]

BOC renews contract with Don Clerici’s firm

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Wednesday, February 9. 2011

The Jackson County Board of Commissioners agreed Monday to extend a contract with BM&K, the company owned by Don Clerici that provides engineering and construction management services to the county, through 2011. Commissioner Dwain Smith had asked earlier for a study on the cost of providing these services with the firm or handling it with ... [Full Story »]

County receives $400,000 for historic courthouse project

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Wednesday, February 9. 2011

Jackson County has received a $400,000 grant for interior work on the restoration of the historic courthouse in Jefferson. The board of commissioners discussed the department of transportation grant at a meeting Monday night in Jefferson. The BOC will take action at its Feb. 21 meeting to accept the grant from the DOT. The transportation ... [Full Story »]

JCSO releases sex offender list

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Monday, February 7. 2011

The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office releases the sex offender registry. Those listed and their address include: •Dontez Manuel Armstead, 405 Cooper Bridge Road, Braselton. •Richard Arnett, 289 Downing Street, Hoschton. •Randy Cleve Baker, Incarcerated, Commerce. •Joshua Bentley, 405 Feldspar Drive, Jefferson. •Brandon Dwayne Berner, ... [Full Story »]

County seeks $400,000 in back taxes

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Wednesday, February 2. 2011

The Jackson County government is attempting to collect nearly $400,000 in back taxes with a tax sale slated for March 1 and March 2. Most of the money owed is divided among five individual or firms. The largest amount owed is $208,200 by Commerce Land Holdings, LLC. The advertisements for delinquent property tax sale appears in this week’s ... [Full Story »]

Wheeler named new chairperson of school board

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Friday, January 28. 2011

For the first time in 12 years, the Jackson County Board of Education will have a new chairperson and vice chairperson. Lynn Wheeler was named chairperson of the board on Thursday and Tim Brooks was selected as vice chairperson. The board didn’t nominate other members for the positions and the recommendations were quickly approved. Wheeler ... [Full Story »]