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Plane crashes at Jackson County Airport Sunday

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Sunday, January 8. 2012

A small plane crashed at around 11:45 a.m. Sunday morning at the Jackson County Airport, killing one person. The crash happened in the grassy median between the airport's two runways, about 300 yards from the north end of the runways. Officials said the plane was a single engine "hobby" type aircraft and was doing test landings and takeoffs ... [Full Story »]

County man killed in small plane crash

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Sunday, January 8. 2012

A small plane crashed at around 11:45 a.m. Sunday morning at the Jackson County Airport, killing David Rushlow, 50, of Jackson County. The crash happened in the grassy median between the airport's two runways, about 300 yards from the north end of the runways. Officials said the plane was a single engine "hobby" type aircraft and was doing test ... [Full Story »]

Jackson EMC taking scholarship applications

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Wednesday, January 4. 2012

Jackson Electric Membership Corporation (EMC) is accepting applications for three scholarship programs. Applicants may be full or part-time students. Winners will be chosen by a scholarship committee, which will review each application to select the most qualified candidates, based on academic ability, extra-curricular activities, ... [Full Story »]

Missing teen contacts family member

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Wednesday, January 4. 2012

A teenager missing since Dec. 19 after meeting a man she met on an Internet dating site has contacted a family member to say she wants to return home. Major David Cochran of the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office confirmed Tuesday that Galilea Magana, 14, Lawrenceville, has contacted an aunt to report that she wants to come home. The teenager ... [Full Story »]

See who was 'Newsmaker of the Year' in the Jan. 4 issue of The Jackson Herald

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Wednesday, January 4. 2012

See who was named "Newsmaker of the Year" for 2011 in the Jan. 4 issue of The Jackson Herald. Also review other top stories of the last year, along with current news.

JCSO employee reinstated after appealing firing

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Wednesday, January 4. 2012

Longtime Jackson County Sheriff’s Office employee Gary Brewer has been reinstated to employment with the department following an appeals hearing before Sheriff Stan Evans. Major David Cochran reported on Tuesday that Brewer was assigned as a certified jailer with the jail division at the sheriff’s office. Brewer was arrested on Dec. 5 by ... [Full Story »]

Ginn, Benton differ on prospects for tax reform

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Tuesday, January 3. 2012

State Senator Frank Ginn expects the Georgia General Assembly to revisit the issue of “tax reform” when the 2012 legislative session convenes next Monday. But Rep. Tommy Benton said he doesn't see any move coming out of the House in that effort. The issue was a popular topic of discussion last year, but ultimately the plan that would have ... [Full Story »]

Teen reported missing from outlet center

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Thursday, December 29. 2011

The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office is reportedly seeking information on a teenager missing from a shopping trip at a Banks Crossing outlet center. According to reports, the family said the 14-year-old went to the bathroom during a Dec. 19 shopping trip and didn’t return. Officials with the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office report that the ... [Full Story »]

Sheriff's office seeking information on missing teen

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Thursday, December 29. 2011

The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information on the whereabouts of a 14-year-old Lawrenceville girl who apparently ran away during a shopping trip to the Tanger Outlet Center in Commerce Dec. 19. Galilea Magana is described as a Hispanic female with black hair, brown eyes, five feet tall and weighing 125 pounds. “Investigators ... [Full Story »]

New Year’s Day program planned

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Wednesday, December 28. 2011

The 85th annual Jackson County New Year’s Day program will be held at 9 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 2, in the auditorium of the Administrative Building in Jefferson. The first such New Year’s Day program was held in 1927, with Judge W.W. Dickson presiding. This year, pastor Jeff Williams of the Church at Southside will be the featured speaker. ... [Full Story »]

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