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Many state regional commissions, including the Northeast Regional Commission, saw decreases in the unemployment rate for the month of December, according to an update from Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson.
Mechanics used to descend into a pit to work on county school buses in an old shop constructed in 1956, but those days are over.
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Patricio Cortez is Madison County High School’s 2023 “Star Student,” and Dallas Cowne is his chosen “Star Teacher.”
Boot Barn is now open at 243 Steven B. Tanger Boulevard at Banks Crossing. Manager Priscilla Moran is shown at the ribbon cutting with members of the Banks County Chamber of Commerce/CVB, business leaders and government officials. The hours at the business are 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mondays throug…
The Banks County Board of Commissioners agreed Tuesday night to pay a portion of the cost of locating water lines to a new veterinary clinic opening in the county.
When the Lula City Council met last week, it was met with complaints about Mayor Joe Thomas, code enforcement issues and accusations of violation of the open records act.
At Monday night’s meeting, the Baldwin City Council agreed to purchase a warranty program for the fire truck they are in line to purchase.
The Comer City Council took care of several housekeeping measures during a Monday meeting.
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Tech support is taking on a new meaning now in Braselton.
Winder Mayor David Maynard recently sent a letter to the chairman of the Barrow County Board of Commissioners, Pat Graham, in response to the county’s recent actions in expanding its water system. In the letter, Maynard requests that Graham enable county staff to begin negotiations with the …
An aircraft made an emergency landing on I-985 Tuesday (Jan. 24) afternoon, shutting down the northbound lane, according to a Twitter post from Gwinnett County Police.
On Friday, Jan. 13, personnel with Barrow County Emergency Services gathered at Bethlehem Church for its annual awards banquet. The night was an occasion to recognize some members of the department for their exemplary service last year as well as some partnerships with community members.
Election Day for the special election to fill the State House District 119 seat vacated by Rep-Elect Danny Rampey is Tuesday, Jan. 31.
A proposed 8,000-square-foot speculative building in South Hall has earned the county's planning board's blessing.
The Hall County Planning Commission recently recommended denial of a new site for a South Hall haunted trail attraction known as the “Trail of Terror.”
Medlink is expanding its service in Banks County.
Coming in summer 2023, the Center for Innovative Teaching park will be home to the only "Barrow-saurus" in the world. This unique and challenging playground climbing rope feature will give children and parents the opportunity to climb and play together. Families in Barrow will be able to enj…
According to a Georgia Department of Transportation (DOT) official, clearing work for the first phase of the much-anticipated Hwy. 211 widening project in Braselton could start on Jan. 30.
The Braselton Planning Commission has recommended approval of an annexation and rezoning request for 2.14 acres at 905 New Liberty Church Rd. in Jackson County for three-single family lots.
Candidates for state House District 119 were asked: What do you see as the top three challenges you’ll face if elected and how will you address these issues for Barrow/Jackson County citizens?
Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) has again been recognized as a leader in using technology to improve the quality of healthcare for the patients in its region.
The Madison County Board of Commissioners will meet at 6 p.m., Monday, Jan. 30 in the county government complex.
Work is set to begin in March on a major renovation to the Commerce Civic Center. The project includes a total rehabilitation of the large, historic building which will house civic center event space and a new city hall.
Joe Holt has retired as chairman of the Jackson County Board of Adjustment. Holt has served on the board for 25 years. Pictured are: Brodriche Jackson, Joe Holt, Shirley Turner, Walter Barnett and Les Knoblock.
The 26-year-old activist shot to death by law enforcement in Atlanta last week legally purchased the gun he used to shoot a state trooper, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation reported Monday.
Jefferson has announced the qualifying dates, times and fees for the Nov. 7 General Municipal Election.
The Georgia Superior Court Clerks Cooperative Authority (GSCCCA), in conjunction with the Superior Court Clerks of Georgia, has announced a free, consumer-friendly process that notifies property owners any time filings are made related to their registered property.
Sen. Frank Ginn (R-Danielsville) was appointed last week to serve as Chairman of the Senate Committee on State and Local Governmental Operations.
Exactly eight months after being arrested, Sean Richard May, 41, of Winder, was sentenced Friday, Jan. 13, for a slew of child sex charges including aggravated child molestation, aggravated sexual battery, child molestation (two counts) and cruelty to children in the first degree.
Georgia’s long-delayed medical marijuana program is about to take off, despite a spate of unresolved lawsuits from companies that lost out in the bidding for licenses.
Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) has again been recognized as a leader in using technology to improve the quality of healthcare for the patients in its region.
The Winder Housing Authority Board of Directors will hold a special board meeting to propose Resolution 675 to approve submission of its application for the 2023 Community HOME Investment Program (CHIP) grant Wednesday, Jan. 25 at 2 p.m. at 163 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive in Winder..
The City of Winder invites the community to its first annual Fairytale Weekend Feb. 10-12 in downtown Winder.
UPDATE (MONDAY, JAN. 23): The body found on Holder Siding Rd. Friday night has been identified as Joshua Wick, 19, of Hall County.
The Town of Braselton, in partnership with Downtown Strategies, will host a workshop to discuss and gather citizen input on the future of downtown Braselton.
Hall County is in Phase 2 of a two-phase process to update its comprehensive plan, the document that serves as a road map for growth and development, and is seeking the public’s input as it moves forward.
Congressman Andrew Clyde (GA-09), a small business owner and former Navy supply and logistics officer with an MBA in Corporate Finance, has been selected to serve on the House Appropriations Committee for the 118th Congress.
The 2023 Jackson County Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service, held on Monday, Jan. 16, featured six service projects across the county and 150 local volunteers. Projects included garden construction at East Jackson Comprehensive High School and the Jefferson City Schools Early Learning Cen…
New Georgia House Speaker Jon Burns is taking a wait-and-see approach toward some key issues the General Assembly is being asked to consider during his first legislative session in the chamber’s top post.
Gov. Brian Kemp has chosen a mix of returnees and newcomers to serve as his floor leaders for the next two years, the governor’s office announced Thursday.
The City of Hoschton will receive over half a million federal dollars for a multi-use path project, contingent on the city matching 20% of the grant.
The rookie on Braselton’s police force has had quite a busy first month.
Braselton has announced Sandy C. Weinel as the new public works director to succeed Ken Robbins, according to a press release. Robbins recently retired.
The Georgia House of Representatives’ Committee on Assignments named State Representative Rep. Chris Erwin (R-Homer) as the chairman of the House Education Committee.
Declining enrollment across the University System of Georgia is going to result in student funding formula cuts at most of the state’s public colleges and universities, system Chancellor Sonny Perdue said Wednesday.
Pastor Stanley Bolden of Fairfield Baptist Church talked Monday about the role gospel singer Mahalia Jackson had in one of the most famous speeches in history.
The Maysville City Council recently voted to approve the qualifying fees for the November 2023 election. The council also reappointed four officials, approved the design for the LED pole kits for Maysville City Park, and discussed a business license renewal for Browning Metal Finishing.
The Madison County Board of Education met Friday morning and took one personnel action without discussion, accepting the resignation of Madison County High School drama teacher Brian Jones.
The Alto Town Council discussed, at its January meeting, the annexation and rezoning of Wynn Shoals Road in Alto.
The the bridge over State Route 59 over the Hudson River has been re-opened. Construction on the replacement bridge began on January 7, 2022, and was scheduled to be completed by January 31, 2023.
The Banks County Board of Education approved several personnel items when it met Thursday night, including the following:
A Gainesville man was arrested Tuesday, Jan. 17 in connection to the murder of his wife at their home in the 300 block of Crescent Drive in Gainesville, according to a press release from the Hall County Sheriff's Office (HCSO).
A story in the Jan. 18 issue of The Jackson Herald had the wrong date listed for the Commerce Easter Parade and spring fling. The event will be held on April 8. We apologize for the error.
The “interim” tag has been removed from Jennifer Kidd-Harrison’s job title.
The City of Lula is looking to hire an assistant city manager and another part-time position as well.
Frank Sosebee will join the Hall County planning board in District 1 following the resignation of Trey Bell.
The Barrow County Board of Commissioners made the following appointments during its meeting Jan. 10:
The Barrow County Board of Commissioners tabled a request to rezone roughly 45 acres from agricultural (AG) to high-density residential (R-3) to allow the development of a 187-lot open space neighborhood with mixed residential uses on W Star Street and Carl Bethlehem Road. A Future Land Use …
The mental health of Georgians, especially children, took center stage Tuesday during the first day of state budget hearings at the state Capitol.
The Statham City Council recently voted to deny a construction and renovation project for the front of the city hall’s office space.
Patching and resurfacing on eight Barrow County Roads, spanning a total of 12.85 miles was approved by the Barrow County Board of Commissioners Jan. 10.
The Hoschton Downtown Development Authority (DDA) has filled a pair of vacancies on its board.
A request has been withdrawn to rezone property on Homer Road in Commerce to allow a convenience store and strip mall retail center. The applicant may be planning to revise the project before moving forward.
The Madison County Industrial Development and Building Authority will meet at 3 p.m., Jan. 20 at 94 Spring Lake Drive in Danielsville.
The Madison County Clean Power Coalition will host a meeting at 7 p.m., Friday, Jan. 27 at the Madison County Senior Center on Hwy. 98 to discuss the county comprehensive land use plan and noise ordinance.
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