Johnson to head Jackson County Republicans

Wednesday, March 18. 2009
The Jackson County Republican Party had a coup at its convention Saturday when party members ousted longtime local GOP chairman David Oppenheimer and elected Ron Johnson of Hoschton as the group’s new leader. Johnson said the Jackson County GOP will have “a more local focus” in the coming months. [Full Story »] 

BOC approves $249,000 transportation study

Wednesday, October 8. 2008
One of the goals of a $249,120 transportation study approved by the Jackson County Board of Commissioners this week is to identify the best location for another interchange on I-85.
[Full Story »] 

DA race getting testy as mailer stirs response

Saturday, July 26. 2008
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 »] 

BOC, District 2 race

Wednesday, June 11. 2008
Thompson, Hardy speak on experience

District 2 commissioner Jody Thompson and challenger Chas Hardy spoke on their experience at a forum Tuesday night in Commerce. [Full Story »] 

Political forums coming up

Wednesday, June 4. 2008
Events planned in Commerce, Jefferson, Hoschton

Several political forums are planned prior to the Tuesday, July 15, election.
[Full Story »] 
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