Hall County recently released details on early in-person voting for the Jan. 5 runoff elections.
A decision is expected soon in the appeal by former Jackson County EMS employee John Pethel Jr. of his June firing.
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- Pethel appeals firing for Facebook post
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Sales tax receipts to Jackson County hit a new monthly record in October, topping $841,900 for the month.
The City of Statham has settled a federal lawsuit over pay with former police officer John Wood who lives in Jackson County and was a candidate for sheriff earlier in 2020.
Commerce could grow a little larger following a recommendation by the Commerce Planning Commission on Nov. 23.
A community meeting is planned in Hall County to discuss the proposed changes to the Gaines Mill Road/Athens Hwy. intersection.
The Madison County Board of Commissioners will meet at 6 p.m., Monday, Nov. 30 in the county government complex.
The Banks County Board of Commissioners denied two rezoning requests Tuesday night for 900 acres at the Martin Bridge area that would have changed the property to an industrial designation.
The Jefferson football team improved to 11-0 with a 65-0 state playoff win over Mt. Zion-Jonesboro. The Dragons led the Bulldogs 56-0 at the half.
Other than an odd day and start time for a high school football game, everything else about Jefferson’s first-round playoff pairing with Mt. Zion-Jonesboro went as expected.
Commerce blasted Manchester 52-20 Friday (Nov. 27) to open the Class A-Public football playoffs.
Winder-Barrow came into its GHSA Class 6A first-round playoff game Friday, Nov. 27, at Carrollton with an upset on its mind. But the 10th-ranked Trojans put an early damper on those hopes, as …
Chalk it up to a post-Thanksgiving turkey malaise, but Commerce coach Michael Brown said he didn’t witness the sharpest effort from his team Friday night.
With the Georgia high school football season two weeks behind the point where it would normally be, Winder-Barrow finds itself in a position it hasn’t been in for more than 25 years: practicin…
Winder-Barrow got 26 points from junior Tim Loud, and the Bulldoggs defeated Hebron Christian Academy 70-65 Tuesday, Nov. 24, in the championship of the Jackson EMC Tipoff Classic at Jefferson…
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- FOOTBALL: Dragons cruise to 65-0 playoff win in rare Saturday game
- FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS: Carrollton explodes in first half for easy first-round win over Bulldoggs
- FOOTBALL: Tigers overcome slow start, rout Manchester to advance to Round 2
- FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS: Bulldoggs travel to face 10th-ranked Carrollton, talented defense in first round
- BASKETBALL: Bulldoggs hold off Hebron for Jackson EMC Tipoff Classic title
- FOOTBALL: Region champion Tigers draw traditionally-strong Manchester in Round 1
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- Senior Staff Sergeant Dewey Leon Allen Sr.
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In 1944, there were two Thanksgivings in Georgia.
I am so thankful.
Dear Editor: We, Georgians, find ourselves in the unique situation of having to elect two US senators. This position has the entire country looking to us to save Democracy. But before Georgia …
A lot of people are wondering this year: What is there to be thankful about at Thanksgiving?
Whew. What a year, right?
Harold Pritchett, 77, of the Red Hill Community, passed away F…
COMMERCE - Timothy Mark Hooper, 50, Commerce, died Monday, Nov…
Senior Staff Sergeant Dewey Leon Allen Sr., 77, passed away on…
HULL - Susan Parson Blalock, 51, Hull, passed away Sunday, Nov…
NICHOLSON - Gerald Franklin Bettis, 64, Nicholson, passed away…
Geraldine "Jerrie" Copeland (Meemaw) was called home on Friday…
Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Gary Black spoke last week to Rotarians about the state of agriculture in Georgia, but began his talk by showing a picture of his 5-week old grandchild. Yes, that’s what is really important — people — and as a proud grandfather, Mr. Black started by showing t…
The Town of Braselton held its annual tree lighting ceremony on Saturday, Nov. 21.
The Madison County Rotary Club ramp crew constructed its 798th handicap ramp Nov. 17, an eight-foot handicap ramp on Ed Coile Road in Hull for Debbie Seay, who has advanced bone cancer. The ra…
The Madison County Rotary Club ramp crew built its 797th ramp for Dawn Hyche on Spratlin Mill Road in Hull Tuesday, Nov. 17. Hyche suffers from Guillain-Barre Syndrome, a rare disorder in whic…
Braselton plans a number of upcoming holiday events — from the town’s annual tree decorating competition to the new “Cravin’ Bacon Walk.”
The Comer Lions Club will provide free food on Friday, Nov. 27, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Madison County Fairgrounds as long as supplies last.
The Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and staff recently named the Danielsville location of Lord & Stephens Funeral Home as its “Business of the Month.”
Jackson Electric Membership Corporation (EMC) awarded $10,683 in Bright Ideas grant funds to 10 local middle school teachers in Jackson County.
Jackson Electric Membership Corporation (EMC) awarded $10,683 in Bright Ideas grant funds to 10 local middle school teachers in Jackson County.
Madison County students have the week off to observe Thanksgiving.
The following were recently were initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines:
Mrs. Hancock’s and Mrs. Hicks’ kindergarten students at Banks County Primary School students were ready for their Thanksgiving feast on Thursday, Nov 12.
Fifteen Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) teachers from eight middle schools earned nearly $25,000 in grants from Jackson EMC.
Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) will host an information meeting for families of children with disabilities on Thursday, Dec. 3. Interested parties can drop in between 9 a.m. and noon at…
Center Union Baptist Church will host a singing on November 29 at 11 a.m.
•Freedom Church of God and Food Bank of Northeast Georgia will provide a free food box to those in need (recipient must be present) on Dec. 15, 4 to 5:30 p.m. at the church, located at 3428 Ne…
Every year, I always thank the Lord for the big things He has done for me. First of all is my salvation, then my family, my friends, and my ministry. I also thank Him for the opportunity to pr…
It’s so important to keep the Word of God as our road map for everyday life. There are so many self-help books, television shows to give advice, and other people who want to let us know their …
•The Danielsville Gospel Barn, 444 Rogers Mill Road, will have its annual Christmas benefit for the needy Saturday, Nov. 21. Those scheduled to perform include: The Mitchells (1 p.m.), The Gos…
The First Baptist Church of Jefferson will hold its 12th annual Turkey Can Run 5K Food Bank Fundraiser at 8 a.m. on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 26.
Beaverdam Baptist Church will have a live nativity on Sunday, December 6, from 6 to 8 p.m. and on Sunday, December 13, from 6 to 8 p.m.
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