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COLUMN: Islamic center a monument to America, not Islam

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Thursday, August 19. 2010

I am of two minds about the building of a controversial Islamic center near Ground Zero in New York. It is a dichotomy of thought that probably afflicts many who think about our nation and its values. Some of my own ancestors likely came to America to escape religious persecution, having been part of the Quaker settlements in early ... [Full Story »]

Woman reports assault

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Wednesday, August 18. 2010

A GILLSVILLE woman was assaulted last week when a man tried to force his way into her home, according to an incident report filed with the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office. The woman, who lives on Holly Springs Road, said a man approached her door and said he had something he wanted to sell and asked to enter the home. She said when she ... [Full Story »]

EPA: BOE to pay portion of Sikes costs

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Wednesday, August 18. 2010

The Jackson County School System plans to fight a demand by the Environmental Protection Agency that the system pay part of the cost to clean up Sikes Oil. “We received a letter demanding reimbursement of costs expended by the United States government at the site,” superintendent Shannon Adams said. “I plan to argue that as a public ... [Full Story »]

Jackson County couple survive Colombia plane crash

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Tuesday, August 17. 2010

A Jackson County couple who survived a plane crash on an island off the coast of Colombia Monday have become the face and voice of the incident in the U.S. David and Carolina Bellino of P.J. Roberts Rd., Jefferson, were among 130 survivors of the 737 jet crash. One person died of a heart attack in the incident. The plane broke apart while ... [Full Story »]

Drop in digest to cost schools $2.4 million

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Friday, August 13. 2010

A major drop in the county’s tax digest will eat away at the Jackson County School System’s recent budget surplus by $2.4 million, according to officials. District officials recently announced that the school system ended the 2010 fiscal year on June 30 with a $3.3 million surplus — after starting the 2009-2010 school year with a $908,600 ... [Full Story »]

EDITORIAL: State’s math changes a debacle

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Thursday, August 12. 2010

We told you so. That’s the mantra that should be echoing in the ears of state leaders as they confront an inconvenient truth — Georgia’s new high school math curriculum is an abject failure. A lot of parents and experienced educators had predicted the state’s “blended” math classes wouldn’t work. In an effort to raise standards, ... [Full Story »]

School enrollment numbers up slightly

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Thursday, August 12. 2010

Despite the slow real estate market, schools in Jackson County are still welcoming more students — even if that growth is just a glimmer of what it was several years ago. The Jackson County School System opened its doors to students for the 2010-2011 school year on Thursday. By the third day of school on Monday, the district reported that ... [Full Story »]

Health board reviews proposal on school sex education curriculum

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Wednesday, August 11. 2010

The Jackson County Board of Health is edging toward a recommendation that the county school system change its sex education policy and curriculum. Meeting last Wednesday, the board heard district health director Dr. Claude Burnett propose “the next step,” a policy that includes not just abstinence, but also information about birth control ... [Full Story »]

Ginn wins Senate seat; Deal carries Jackson

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Wednesday, August 11. 2010

Frank Ginn of Madison County prevailed Tuesday to win the Republican runoff for the State Senate District 47 seat. Ginn will face Democrat Tim Riley in November. Ginn defeated Shane Coley of Winder for the nomination on Tuesday by a 55-45 percent margin. In the runoff for the Republican nomination for Governor, Gainesville's Nathan Deal carried ... [Full Story »]

Election results Aug. 10, 2010

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Tuesday, August 10. 2010

Election results for Tuesday's runoff election in Senate District 47 are here: sos.georgia.gov/elections/election_results/2010_0810/0044701.htm Complete local balloting will be posted early Wednesday morning and in print editions.

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