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12 arrested at raid at J&J Flea Market

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Monday, May 13. 2013

Twelve people were arrested for selling counterfeit items at a raid Saturday at J&J Flea Market. The Jackson County Sheriff's Office, the Southern Region Anti-Piracy Section of the Recording Industry Association of America and Dupree Security, representing various major brand manufacturers, culminated an investigation into sells and ... [Full Story »]

County man charged with kidnapping

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Wednesday, May 8. 2013

A Commerce man was arrested on kidnapping charges after Jackson County deputies were called to an incident at an Allen Road residence. On April 28, deputies responded to the residence in reference to a 911 hang up call and a possible domestic situation. “Upon arrival, officers met with two victims of an apparent assault,” Sheriff Janis ... [Full Story »]

SPLOST Citizens Advisory Committee reviews spending

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Wednesday, May 8. 2013

At the first meeting of the Jackson County Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) V Citizens Advisory Committee on May 1, the group discussed the SPLOST money spent by each town and the county. Jackson County Finance Director Logan Propes, presented information on the total collected since SPLOST 5 began in 2011. The total collected in ... [Full Story »]

Four long-time county educators retiring

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Wednesday, May 8. 2013

Four long-time Jackson County Comprehensive High School teachers are among those retiring at the end of this school year. In a meeting at 7 a.m. on Thursday, the Jackson County Board of Education approved the list of retirees, as well as resignations, transfers and new hires. The JCCHS educators retiring are Helen and Miles Adams, band ... [Full Story »]

Graduations ahead for area high schools

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Wednesday, May 1. 2013

Graduation is coming up in the next few weeks at area high schools. The schedule is as follows: •Jefferson High School, Friday, May 17, 8 p.m. in the football stadium. •Commerce High School, Friday, May 17, 8 p.m. in the football stadium. •East Jackson Comprehensive High School, Wednesday, May 22, 8 p.m. in the football stadium. ... [Full Story »]

Northeast Georgia Medical Center to hold community meetings

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Wednesday, May 1. 2013

Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) has scheduled a series of meetings to update the community on its new hospital, Northeast Georgia Medical Center Braselton. There are three opportunities to attend: •Thursday, May 2, Braselton Stover House, Braselton. •Tuesday, May 7, Hall County Library Spout Springs Branch, Flowery Branch. ... [Full Story »]

Maysville man injured in motorcycle wreck

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Wednesday, May 1. 2013

A Maysville man received serious injuries in a motorcycle wreck last Wednesday morning and says that a Pit Bull caused him to wreck. John Skinner broke both arms and has numerous fractures after wrecking on Plainview Road on Wednesday, April 24. He also had a concussion. Skinner is also facing more than $10,000 in medical bills due to his ... [Full Story »]

Walmart seeking entrance off bypass

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Wednesday, April 24. 2013

Walmart leaders are reportedly seeking an entrance off of the Damon Gause Bypass in an effort to locate a new retail store in Jefferson. Jefferson city manager John Ward reported at a Jefferson Area Business Association meeting last week that Walmart officials have not applied for any permits for the project. Ward said the last news received by ... [Full Story »]

Jefferson City BOE agrees to personnel changes

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Wednesday, April 24. 2013

THE JEFFERSON City Schools Board of Education passed a slate of personnel changes during its two meetings last week. At 8 a.m. April 15, the board met during a called meeting to accept the resignation of Jefferson Elementary School teacher Julie Paul. It was the only issue on the agenda. Board member Angela McKinney made the motion and Willie ... [Full Story »]

Man’s social security number posted online by ex-girlfriend

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Wednesday, April 24. 2013

A Jefferson man reported he was being harassed by his ex-girlfriend last week after she allegedly posted his Social Security number online, according to a Jackson County Sheriff’s Office incident report. The complainant said the offender used her Insta-Gram account online and showed a deputy the posting, which was blurred, but still legible. ... [Full Story »]

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