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Jefferson meets behind doors to discuss property acquisition

Wednesday, March 30. 2011
Jefferson leaders continue to meet behind closed doors to discuss land acquisition.

The city council met in closed session Monday night for 30 minutes to discuss property-related issues. No action was taken after the closed session.

Two weeks ago, the council met in closed session for 45 minutes to discuss land acquisition.

BJC to celebrate 50-year anniversary, reveal new name

Monday, March 28. 2011
BJC Medical Center will celebrate its 50-year anniversary Wednesday, March 30, and announce its new name.

Restoration Healthcare sent out invitations this week to “celebrate its first year of ownership as well as the 50th anniversary of BJC Medical Center’s service to the community.”

The event takes place from 4:30 to 6:30, with a “name unveiling ceremony” at 5:15.

Mitsubishi to close Braselton facility

Friday, March 25. 2011
Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America, Inc. will close its Braselton distribution center — ending the company’s 25-year presence in Jackson County.

The California-based company announced Friday that the Braselton facility — located in the Park 85 at Braselton development on Braselton Parkway — will close, along another plant in Ontario, Calif.

The Braselton closure will affect 35 employees and will take place over a three-month period until July. [Full Story »] 

Bond Refinancing To Save Jackson $13.6 Million

Thursday, March 24. 2011
The refinancing of bonds sold to build the new jail is expected to save Jackson County $13.6 million in interest through 2037.

Some $20.3 million of general obligation bonds were voter-authorized in November 2010 to refinance a portion of the county’s Series 2007A Bonds issued through the City of Jefferson Public Building Authority to build the new jail.

Trees to be removed from historic courthouse

Wednesday, March 23. 2011
The appearance around the historic courthouse in Jefferson will change soon following action of the Jackson County Board of Commissioners Monday night.

The BOC approved a request from the citizen’s committee overseeing the renovation of the historic courthouse to remove five elm trees and two maple trees from the grounds.

At an earlier BOC meeting, Charlotte Mealor, chairman of the historic courthouse committee, presented the report evaluating the trees and recommending that they be removed.

For the full story and other BOC news, see the March 23 issue of The Jackson Herald.






Local cops still on lookout for Athens shooting suspect

Tuesday, March 22. 2011
Jackson County law enforcement officials remain on the lookout for the suspect in the killing of one Athens policeman and the critical shooting of a second policeman.

The suspect, Jamie Hood of Winterville, allegedly shot and killed APD officer Elmer "Buddy" Christian and injured officer Tony Howard as the two searched for a suspect in an alleged kidnapping and carjacking that had occurred earlier in the day.

The shooting took place between Alps Drive and the Oconee River on the Atlanta Highway around 1:30 p.m. Tuesday.

Hood's car was reportedly found Tuesday night in Clarke County.

Rob Alexander named State Court Judge

Monday, March 21. 2011
Rob Alexander has been named State Court Judge for Jackson County.

Alexander was notified on Friday that the governor had selected him to replace the late Jerry Gray as State Court judge.

Alexander and Nick Primm were the top two candidates selected by the nominating committee from the five applicants.

Commerce doctor settles suits

Monday, March 21. 2011
In the final two months of 2010, the former general surgeon at BJC Medical Center settled a dozen malpractice claims for nearly $4 million, according to state records. [Full Story »] 

Census: Jackson grows 45%

Friday, March 18. 2011
Jackson County grew by 45 percent between 2000 and 2010, according to census data released Thursday.

Jefferson saw the largest increase at the city level with a jump of 146 percent from 3,825 to 9,432. [Full Story »] 

Benton submits local legislation for election changes

Friday, March 18. 2011
Rep. Tommy Benton introduced legislation last week that would make future elections of the chief magistrate judge and the probate judge nonpartisan. [Full Story »] 
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