Jackson County
Reporting about Jackson County, Georgia. Some stories will be republished in the Jackson Herald with Mainstreet News as part of a news-academic partnership with Grady Newsource.
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Jackson County Sends Hurricane Relief Supplies to Florida
Hurricane Irma passed through Florida more than a week ago, but it hasn’t entirely left people’s minds. A trailer full of supplies is locked, but a few people have put their donations over to the side. It’s an empty scene right now, but I was told that earlier this week,…
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SEVERE WEATHER WARNING IN NORTHEAST GEORGIA
https://youtu.be/1X125kbX5nA ATHENS — Severe storms are ripping through Georgia right now. This video was taken at 12:45 PM today. The National Weather Service has instituted a Flash Flood Warning effective from 12:35 PM until 6:30 PM tonight; a Flash Flood Watch until 2:00 AM tonight. Wind gusts are expected to reach up…
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Madison County Jail Considers Changing Mail System
Madison County may change its mailing system for inmates after two officers have been exposed to drugs in some mail. Last month, Chief Deputy Jeff Vaughn said two Madison County jail officers were exposed to ecstasy while examining the inmate’s mail. As the officers picked up the mail, their fingers…
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One New Animal Shelter, Many New Pet Homes
Jackson County’s first animal shelter opened on February 13, and in just over one week, rescuers and families adopted all 24 animals in the shelter. Brad Richards, the Director of Animal Control, says that the shelter is needed because of the increase in the population of Jackson County. People are…
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Jackson County Comprehensive High School to Implement AP Capstone Program
High school students in Jackson County will soon be able to register for an AP Seminar course, which will begin at the beginning of the 2017-2018 school year on August 4. Jackson County Comprehensive High School will join approximately 1,000 other schools worldwide by implementing the new AP Capstone program…
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Machines Saving Lives: Taking Cardiac Emergency Aid to Next Level
Barrow, Ga.- Barrow County Emergency Service’s (EMS) new team member isn’t human – it’s a machine. The department has purchased seven LUCASä2 automatic chest compression devices to give patients improved odds of survival in a cardiac emergency. The machines provide automatic continuous CPR for patients in cardiac arrest. EMS Capt.…
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Jackson County School System Rezoning Assignments Announced
JEFFERSON, Ga.— The Jackson County Board of Education sent letters to parents of students in the school system on Monday, Feb. 6, confirming attendance zones for the 2017-2018 school year. The confirmation letters are the culmination of a months-long process by the school board to approve the rezoning and determining…
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Update: Tornado Warning Issued in Barrow, Clarke, Jackson Counties
A tornado warning has been issued for Barrow, Clarke, and Jackson county by the National Weather Service. Authorities are advising you seek shelter indoors immediately. The most likely location for a tornado touchdown has been identified as West of Athens in Commerce and Jefferson area. Get on the ground floor of…
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Jackson County Schools Host Final Night to Voice Concerns
Tonight is the last chance for parents and students in Jackson County to voice their suggestions or concerns before rezoning for the upcoming 2017-2018 school year is finalized. The meeting will be held at Gum Springs Elementary in Jefferson, GA at 6:30 PM. With the expected closing of Benton Elementary…
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Another Day, Another Fire Begins in Athens
Georgia Forestry personnel and firefighters will continue to monitor a fire in Athens-Clarke County over the next few days. Firefighters got word of a fire on John Collier and Hale Road around 1:30 pm. The Athens-Clarke County and Jackson County fire units were called, along with the Georgia Forestry unit…