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Allied Universal is seeking to hire over 50 security professionals in Commerce.
Rep. Tommy Benton plans to introduce a second piece of legislation next week dealing with the City of Pendergrass.
Members of the public have until March 9 to make a comment about the planned widening of I-85 from Braselton to Commerce.
A development of regional impact (DRI) has been filed for a massive warehouse project in Pendergrass.
In fast-growing Jackson County, most rezoning applications seek to take formerly agricultural land and have it transformed into residential or commercial development.
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To put in perspective how long it’s been since the Commerce girls’ basketball team has played in the Final Four, coach Brad Puckett offered a historical reference.
Here are recently-reported scores from local spring sports action:
The Jefferson girls' basketball team lost to Carver-Columbus 61-60 in the Class AAAA state quarterfinals.
COLUMBUS — Greg Brown knew he had a difficult task ahead of him.
Jackson County is scarcely resembling the team it was just a week ago.
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- 106-home subdivision planned off Ednaville Rd.
- Allied Universal plans hiring events in Commerce
- Touchton makes president's honors list
- BUFFINGTON: Does Pendergrass deserve the death penalty?
- Benton to introduce second Pendergrass bill
- Slow start to ESPLOST voting
- Public comments on I-85 widening due by March 9
- 3 million sq. ft. of warehousing slated for Pendergrass
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Officers with the Braselton Police Department recently arrested a number of people on drug or alcohol-related charges. Arrests included:
A man reported he had been the victim of criminal trespass and burglary at his vacant residence on Summer Ln., Nicholson, during the past six months.
A man reportedly being disrespected by his girlfriend’s children was accused with theft by taking.
A Jefferson man is reportedly among four charged for operating an illegal gambling establishment in Pennsylvania.
The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) and other agencies reported the following arrests in the county:

The proposed abolition of the City of Pendergrass has gotten a lot of attention.
By David R. Altman

If you're not already fatigued from the elections of 2020, Jackson Countians will have the chance to return to the polls next month for a special election to decide the fate of a sales tax us…
Women's History Month is being celebrated at the Nicholson Public Library during March.
The First Baptist Church of Commerce’s Quilting Group and Johnnie Blair, retired teacher from Commerce High School, donated 50 pillows and drain pouches for breast cancer patients at Piedmont …
Johnnie Blair, retired teacher from Commerce High School, made pillows for breast cancer patients at Piedmont Athens Regional.
The Jefferson Tree Council will be holding it’s 10th annual Spring Foliage Fest on Saturday, March 20, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at City Park on Memorial Drive in Jefferson. Admission is free.
The Jefferson Tree Council will be hosting the 10th annual Spring Foliage Fest on Saturday, March 20.
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The University of Hartford recently announced that James Touchton, of Braselton, has been named to its president's honors list for fall 2020.
The Jackson County High School FFA Livestock Show team exhibited their livestock projects at the 2021 Georgia National Jr. Livestock held in Perry.
The Rev. Justin Griffis will be in revival at River of Life Worship Center in Nicholson on Sunday, March 7, through Wednesday, March 10.
White Plains Baptist Church plans a fourth Sunday night singing on Sunday, March 28, at 6 p.m.
Pond Fork Baptist Church will hold a "Reboot Youth Rally" with Evangelist Heath Williams at 5 p.m. on Feb. 20 and at 11 a.m. on Feb. 21.
Jackson County Baptist Church will host a revival March 7-10. The services will be at 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. on Sunday, March 7, and at 7 p.m. on Monday through Wednesday, March 8-10.
White Plains Baptist Church plans a Valentine Singing on Sunday, Feb. 14, at 6 p.m.
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