A special use permit for a proposed slaughterhouse facility on Brockton Loop Rd. in Jefferson was denied April 15, by the Jackson County Board of Commissioners.
Plans for a slaughterhouse on 196 acres in a rural area of the Brockton community got a thumbs down last week by the Jackson County Planning Commission.
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The Boys & Girls Club of Jackson County may be merging with two other local clubs. While no official action has been taken yet, Robert Finch, President and CEO of the Athens B&G Club a…
Those who see congestion on area roads as a major issue could soon get a say in raising money to address those needs.
Commerce Board of Education member Nathan Anderson is resigning his position as of May 13.
Commerce Police Officer Jacob Wood and the city have reached a settlement agreement for Wood’s departure from city employment.
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The East Jackson girls tennis team earned a first round upset Wednesday, beating the top-seed from Region 5-AA, Elite Scholars Academy, 3-2.
The Jackson County High School girls tennis team will face Roswell in the second round of the Class AAAAAA State Playoffs on April 23, following a 4-0 win for the Lady Panthers over Newnan on …
EJCHS Eagle Drew Richardson drove in the game-winning run in the bottom of the eighth inning, lifting the East Jackson baseball team to a 3-2 win over Providence Christian Academy on Tuesday n…
The Brenau University competition cheerleading team recently competed at the NCA College Cheerleading Nationals in Daytona Beach, Fla. The team placed first in the Advanced All-Girl NAIA division.
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One person was killed and another person was critically injured in a two-vehicle wreck on Monday, April 15, in Jackson County.
A man was recently arrested after officers saw him attempting to bathe with the window cleaning equipment at the gas pumps of a Jefferson convenience store.
The Arcade Police Department recently reported the following incidents:
The following people were recently arrested by various agencies across Jackson County:
A man reportedly struck a woman in his vehicle, bloodying her face, as the two traveled from Hall County to Jackson County.
Dear Editor: April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. This initiative is rooted in communities working together to serve children and their families in meaningful, impactful ways that provide families with the support they need, especially during challenging times.
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Join the Commerce Public Library during the city’s annual Touch-a-Truck event on Tuesday, April 23, from 5-7 p.m. at City Hall off Sycamore Street. There will be small giveaways for the children, free Kona Ice, sirens and horns, lots of trucks including a tractor, dump truck, firetruck, poli…
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March 29 marked the return of the University of North Georgia's (UNG) 29th Annual Research Conference (ARC) featuring 100 projects in various areas of study. The event designed for students from all disciplines and campuses to present their findings is presented each year by the Center for U…
The East Jackson Comprehensive High School Chamber Men's and Women's Chorus finished in first place in a national competition in Gatlinburg, Tenn., recently. The Men's Chorus won the Grand Cha…
Jackson County High School student Takara Aguilar is a 2024 recipient of the Walter Harrison Scholarship awarded by electric cooperatives in Georgia, including Jackson EMC.
The Jefferson High School Drama Dragons will present “Chicago” as their spring musical this week at the William H. Duncan Performing Arts Center at JHS, and the community is invited.
New Salem Baptist Church choir will celebrate its annual choir anniversary on Sunday, April 21, at 3 p.m.
Hudson River Baptist Church will have spring revival starting Sunday morning May 5 at 11 a.m. and Monday night, May 6, through Wednesday night, May 8, starting at 7 p.m.
Beaverdam Baptist Curch will host revival on April 21-24 at 6:30 p.m. nightly.
Walnut Fork Baptist Church will host a barbecue plate fundraiser to raise money for missions. It will be held Saturday, May 11, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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