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A large rock quarry being proposed for an 800-acre site in the Center community of South Jackson could come before county leaders for action by mid-summer.
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Pendergrass will hold a special election on Sept. 19 to fill the vacancy of city council Post 4 seat. The seat is vacated by Nick Geiman, who will become the town's next mayor.
All Regional Commissions across the state reported a drop in unemployment rates in April, according to an update from Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson.
Jersey Mike’s Subs is now open at 85 Old Farm Road in Jefferson.
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Luke Sims recently won the Atlanta League Championship in the 9-11 years old age division. Sims will advance to the National Championship. The 2023 Summer Nationals will be hosted at The PGA R…
COMMERCE — A pair of dancers at East Jackson Comprehensive High School signed national letters of intent Tuesday to dance at the collegiate level. Addy Wheeler signed with Georgia College and …
Bowman Horn, a senior at Jefferson High School was recently named the Region 8-5A player of the year for baseball.
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- Commerce dancers to present 'An Evening of Music and Dance'
- New programs offered at Commerce library this summer
- Commerce residents earn academic achievement at Georgia Southwestern
- Traffic stop results in drug trafficking arrests
- Jackson County High School Class of 2023
- Jefferson High School 2023 graduates
- Bleech to take over as Crawford W. Long Museum director
- Local students honored by ABAC
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- Well-known Commerce man shot and killed Sunday morning
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- Recent arrests made across Jackson County
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A Toccoa man and woman were recently arrested for trafficking cocaine after a traffic stop in Jackson County.
The following people were recently arrested by various agencies across Jackson County:
A man carrying a hammer was recently arrested in Jefferson after threatening officers.
Arcade Police Department officers recently arrested a man who was found with a stolen vehicle.
Officers with the Commerce Police Department were recently called for a number of entering auto reports, including:
There may have been an element of overstatement this week when a Jefferson Mayor Jon Howell declared that the town’s council is facing a “monumental decision” about whether or not to build a proposed aquatics center.
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Over the past couple of years, Alex and I have driven along a lot of roads around the country. I don’t mind driving too much, especially if I’m in an area I’ve not seen before.
HELEN – The spring and the fall are glorious times to take respite in the North Georgia mountains. Anytime you go near the Chattahoochee River, you can expect a good time to be enjoyed by all.
Commerce School of Dance Senior Company members will put on "An Evening of Music and Dance" on Saturday, June 3, at 7 p.m. at the Commerce Cultural Arts Center.
June brings both new programs for summer as well as the Commerce Public Library's regularly scheduled programs. Gary Watson, who has been leading the adult yoga programs at the Commerce Librar…
Marena Bleech will take over as museum director at the Crawford W. Long Museum. The museum's current director, Vicki Starnes, is retiring from her role after over 15 years.
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Two Commerce residents made the spring 2023 academic achievement list at Georgia Southwestern State University and was among 627 students recognized for scholastic achievement, including:
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Four area students who achieved academic excellence in their course work during the spring semester were recently recognized at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College. ABAC cites its top academi…
Local fifth graders recently completed the C.H.A.M.P.S. (Choosing Healthy Activities & Methods Promoting Safety) Program, hosted by the Jackson County Sheriff's Office. Fifth graders compl…
Warren Chapel United Methodist Church will have a chicken-que on Friday, June 9, and Saturday, June 10. The church will sell chicken and rib plates, along with homemade Brunswick stew.
Living Free Ministry will host a yard sale and food sale on Saturday, June 3, beginning at 8 a.m. The event will benefit the building fund project.
Galilee Church is hosting its VBX Nights on Wednesdays in June. This year's theme is "Ready, Set, Move."
Holly Springs United Methodist Church, Pendergrass, honored its graduates on May 21. Charles Westray will graduate from White County and Troy Loggins will graduate from Banks County. Both cere…
The WMU meets every second Tuesday of the month at First Baptist Church of Commerce.
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