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This summer’s political campaigns saw a fair share of distortions and half-truths. [Full Story »] 

It's almost over. The 2008 Primary Election runoffs will be decided today to determine Jackson County's new chairman of the board of commissioners and the District Attorney for the Piedmont Judicial Circuit. Both races are on the Republican ballot.
The polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. across Jackson County. Last week, some 827 people early voted in Jackson County while only 94 early voted in Banks County. [Full Story »] 

Who should Jackson County elect as its top local official for the next four years?
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New Comments: Smith responds to Sikes' weekend mailing

BY KRISTI REED
With the runoff just two weeks away, the candidates for District Attorney have become more aggressive in their attempts to cast doubt on their opponents’ qualifications. Early voting starts this week on Mon. July 28 and the runoff election will be on Aug. 5. [Full Story »]