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Rabid skunk case confirmed in Nicholson

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Wednesday, December 28. 2011

There has been a confirmed case of rabies in a wild animal in Jackson County. A skunk tested positive for rabies after coming into contact with two pets in the Stapler Bridge Road area of Nicholson. The two pets were euthanized after coming into contact with the skunk. The pets were reportedly not current on their rabies vaccinations. Residents ... [Full Story »]

Wrecks causing problems on I85

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Monday, December 26. 2011

Two wrecks in Jackson County Monday morning have been causing problems on I 85. Northbound near the Hwy. 129 exit (137) was reportedly icy and DOT officials were spreading sand in the area causing backups. Southbound near the Hwy. 211 exit (127) a wreck was reported with an overturned vehicle.

Commissioners clash on WJ EMS site location

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Wednesday, December 21. 2011

In a 3-2 vote, the Jackson County Board of Commissioners agreed Monday night on a paving contract for the new EMS station in West Jackson, but the action didn’t come until the commissioners again disagreed on the location of the new station. BOC chairman Hunter Bicknell and commissioners Chas Hardy and Bruce Yates voted in favor of the paving ... [Full Story »]

JHS annex should be gone by Christmas

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Wednesday, December 21. 2011

THE JEFFERSON High School annex is one step closer to its demise. The city board of education (BOE) approved a $27,900 expenditure Thursday to demolish the high school classroom annex. Superintendent John Jackson said the building will be “free and clear” to be razed once servers are removed from that building and the power is disconnected. ... [Full Story »]

Man charged in Jefferson car jacking

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Tuesday, December 20. 2011

A man was arrested Monday by the Jefferson Police Department in connection with a car jacking earlier in the day. Michael Douglas Kidd, 46, 55 Ivey Lane, Jefferson, was charged with hijacking a vehicle, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and possession of cocaine. The victim said that he was at work at a Lyle Field Road business when ... [Full Story »]

Chamber approves budget, work plan and directors

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Tuesday, December 20. 2011

Meeting last Friday, the board of directors of the Jackson County Area Chamber of Commerce approved its 2012 budget, its 2012 plan of work, ratified its election of directors and was advised to look for “more good news” on the economic development front. The $533,850 spending plan budget envisions income falling $40,394 from the current ... [Full Story »]

TACG announces plans for two expansions

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Wednesday, December 14. 2011

Gov. Nathan Deal has had a lot to say about economic development in Jackson County over the past three weeks, but he missed not one but two quiet announcements of industrial expansion. Deal proudly announced the late November decision by Bed Bath & Beyond to locate an “e-fulfillment center” in Pendergrass that will bring 900 jobs over ... [Full Story »]

Supporters defend ex-head football coach

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Wednesday, December 14. 2011

Parents and former students rallied this week behind an ex-head football coach — who recently resigned from his athletic position at Jackson County Comprehensive High School. Coach Billy Kirk announced two weeks ago that after a five-year run at JCCHS — where he compiled a 12-37-1 record — that he was resigning as head football coach of ... [Full Story »]

JCSO employee fired after arrest

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Tuesday, December 13. 2011

Long-time Jackson County Sheriff’s Office employee Gary Brewer has been fired following his arrest in Madison County. Brewer was arrested on Dec. 5 by the Madison County Sheriff’s Office on charges of felony fleeing and attempting to elude a law enforcement officer, reckless driving and brake light violation. Brewer has been employed with ... [Full Story »]

‘Get Swabbed for Kale’ bone marrow drive set Dec. 17

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Sunday, December 11. 2011

Friends of Kale Corbett, 10, will hold a bone marrow donor drive Saturday, Dec. 17, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the First Baptist Church of Jefferson. Corbett was diagnosed with leukemia (ALL, hypodiploid type) on Oct. 9. Because that is a rare form of leukemia, he will need a bone marrow transplant early in 2012. Corbett has responded well to ... [Full Story »]

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