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Political forum planned Saturday in Nicholson

Friday, February 3. 2012
A political forum for candidates for the 9th Congressional District and the Jackson County sheriff’s race will be held Saturday in Nicholson.

Doors will open at 7:30 a.m. at the Nicholson Community Center, located next to city hall, with coffee and Danish offered. The forum will begin at 8 a.m.

Four candidates have announced so far for the 9th Congressional District race and three have confirmed their participation in the forum. The three are: Hunter Bicknell, Clifton McDuffie and Martha Zollar.

Six candidates have announced for the sheriff’s race. They are: Janis Mangum, Ramone Gilbert, Ronnie Norris, Andy Garrison, Randy Moore and Greg Vaughn.

The Nicholson Community Center is located at 175 Lakeview Drive, just off of Hwy. 441 in Nicholson.

Updated: Biggest deal ever: Jackson named site for new Toyota facility

Wednesday, February 1. 2012
Updated: 17 hours ago
In what looks to be the largest single industrial investment in Jackson County's history, Toyota Industries Corp. plans to build a manufacturing plant next to its current compressor plant in Pendergrass. The deal will be a $350 million investment and create 320 new jobs.

The facility will make parts used in its compressors that the company currently imports. The new building will be 600,000 sq. ft.

“Companies like Toyota Industries Corporation, which have located in Jackson County and continue to expand, deserve our sincerest gratitude for believing in our citizens, our leadership and our ability to help them succeed in our community,” said Courtney Bernardi, Director of Economic Development, Jackson County Area Chamber of Commerce.

“Toyota Industries Corporation has been a vital part of Jackson County’s business community for several years and we are proud to welcome yet another expansion, which will impact our community in such a positive way,” said Hunter Bicknell, chairman of the Jackson County Board of Commissioners. “We work hard to attract high-quality companies to our area. Toyota Industries Corporation is one that has amazed us from day one, and we look forward to their continued success.” [Full Story »] 

Updated: Moore to seek probate judge

Wednesday, February 1. 2012
Updated: 1 day ago
Sherry Clark Moore of Jefferson plans to run for probate judge of Jackson County. One other candidate, Tracy Brooks, has also announced for the position. Probate judge Margaret Deadwyler has announced that she is not seeking re-election. [Full Story »] 

Updated: Elrod to seek a seventh term as tax commissioner

Wednesday, February 1. 2012
Updated: 2 days ago
Donald T. Elrod will be seeking his seventh term as tax commissioner of Jackson County. Elrod has run unopposed since he was elected as tax commissioner in 1989. Prior to his election as tax commissioner, he was self-employed and served as county coroner for four years. [Full Story »] 

Two students injured in bus wreck

Wednesday, February 1. 2012
TWO STUDENTS were injured Friday afternoon when a Jackson County school bus collided with a tanker truck on Georgia 334.

Public safety director Steve Nichols said the bus was carrying five school children ages 12-14 and a driver when the accident occurred at about 4:36 near the intersection with Barnett Road. [Full Story »] 

Thomas to seek re-election

Friday, January 27. 2012
Camie Wilkes Thomas will be seeking re-election to her third term as clerk of superior court of Jackson County. Thomas also serves as clerk of state and juvenile courts and clerk to the jury commissioners of Jackson County.

Thomas, who has been clerk of superior court since 2005, was employed in the clerk’s office for six years before being elected as Jackson County clerk of courts. Thomas ran unopposed for her second term as clerk of superior court of Jackson County. [Full Story »] 

Updated: Jefferson school spending among the state's lowest

Wednesday, January 25. 2012
Updated: 5 days ago
The Jefferson City School System is the second thriftiest school district in the state, according to recently released data from FY2011.

Last year, Jefferson spent just $6,651 per student ranking it just behind the Chickamauga City School System, which spent $6,450 per student.

The Commerce City School System was the highest of the three school systems in Jackson County at $8,691 per student, ranking it at number 76 in the state.

The Jackson County School System spent $8,600 per student in FY2011, ranking it 83rd in the state. [Full Story »] 

Updated: Margaret Deadwyler won’t seek re-election

Wednesday, January 25. 2012
Updated: 4 days ago
Jackson County probate judge Margaret Deadwyler has announced that she is not seeking re-election. [Full Story »] 

Republican leader says board member violates state law

Wednesday, January 18. 2012
Local Republican leader Ron Johnson says that a member of the board of equalization is serving in violation of state law. [Full Story »] 

Airport authority considering name-change to honor late pilot

Wednesday, January 18. 2012
THE JACKSON County Airport Authority is considering renaming Lyle Field in honor of a well-known local pilot who died in a crash Jan. 8. [Full Story »] 
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