A former Barrow County School System employee has been arrested for having sexual relations with several students and supplying them with alcohol and has been fired by the school system.
And then there were — just — two.
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A Maysville man died in a single vehicle crash in Banks County on Thursday, Jan. 16.
Colbert City Attorney Dale Perry is pictured swearing in new council member Jonathan Pou, council member Roger Fortson and Mayor Chris Peck for their four-year terms Jan. 6.
The upcoming March 24 special elections to fill the unexpired seats of Hoschton mayor Theresa Kenerly and councilman Jim Cleveland will both be contested.
Jefferson mayor Steve Quinn wants to increase the city’s web and social media presence and recommends the hiring of a part-time employee to make that happen.
Madison County is asking the Jackson County Water and Sewerage Authority for water — and a 30-year agreement to boot.
Paul Sergent, veteran Commerce Board of Education member, was elected chairman of the board Monday night, Jan. 13. Sergent was chairman before for “two or three years.”
Throughout all of Madison County’s recent success within Region 8-AAAA, there’s been one team that’s remained a thorn in Madison Countys side.
Madison County had avenged its early season loss to Stephens County. Its defense stepped up in the fourth quarter and its offense was forcing fouls on the other end.
The Banks County Middle School wrestling won the Peach State Wrestling League championships. The team defeated West Jackson, Oglethorpe County and Madison County to win the championship. The t…
The Banks County Lady Leopards didn't get a victory last week, but just because the team lost didn't mean the whole week was a wash.
The Banks County boys' basketball team started Region 8-AA play a perfect 7-0, with no road blocks in sight, until a trip to Putnam County (Jan. 14) and a second game vs. Rabun County (Jan. 17…
The East Jackson boys’ basketball team, playing its third game of the week, fell at home Saturday (Jan. 18) 68-52 to non-region opponent North Oconee.
The East Jackson girls’ basketball team just missed picking up a non-region win at home, falling 48-46 to North Oconee Saturday (Jan. 18).
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Keep Madison County Beautiful (KMCB) is holding its annual “Bring One for the Chipper” Christmas tree recycling event through Jan. 18 at the Madison County Transfer Station.
Highlights of the holiday season for Graceful Gospel Dance Academy students included spreading cheer through the Special Needs Dance Recital and performing at local assisted living facilities.
The cast of "I Don't Want to Talk About It" is shown following a performance at Foothills Education Charter High School.
The Jefferson Public Library has several programs coming up.
The Commerce Public Library will be closed on Monday, Jan. 20, in observance of Martin Luther King Day.
Beth Laughinghouse, Main Street Director for Jefferson, has been elected to serve on the board of the Georgia Downtown Association (GDA) for 2020.
Grace Cheer Co., Jefferson, brought home the FCC National title for their division. They competed at FCC Nationals.
The Jackson County Comprehensive High School Panther Players will present "A Night of Improv" on Friday, Jan. 24, at 7 p.m.
The Commerce FFA Alumni will hold its annual chicken mull fundraiser Saturday, Feb. 1. Quarts of chicken mull will be $7 and pick up will be at CHS from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Feb. 1. Tickets can b…
Following the Seven Mindsets, Amy Farmer’s third grade class learned how “We are all Connected,” by participating in the World Vision Project. The class raised $862 in donations for the World …
North Georgia Technical College recently announced students named to the President’s List and Honor Roll for fall semester 2019.
Zachary Orr, a Junior Business Administration major from Baldwin, was among over 900 Bob Jones University students named to the Fall 2019 Dean's List.
Banks County High School is offering an after-school program to help students get on track for graduation.
The Banks County 4-H archery coaches hosted a multi-county archery tournament at the Banks County Recreation Department on January 3.
•Mt. Hermon Presbyterian Church, 5560 Commerce Road, Ila, will have a Lenten Service on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 26, at 5:45 p.m. “Please join us,” church leaders said. “All are welcome.” Regular w…
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Erastus Christian Church will host a fundraiser for Shanna Minish and her family from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25.
•Gospel Tabernacle, Watson Mill Road, Carlton, will have a singing Friday, Jan. 10, at 7 p.m. featuring The Marksmen, Murrayville, along with The Southern Travelers, Carlton. “Come and bring a…
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Ned Klugh spoke at a recent meeting of the Community Brotherhood at the Homer United Methodist Church.
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