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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Valentine’s Day Causes Road Detours in Jefferson
The Georgia Department of Transportation has announced detours in Jefferson for Valentine’s Day weekend. Storey Street in downtown Jefferson will close Saturday and re-open Monday. Harold Mull, a Georgia DOT District Construction Engineer says the current roadway is not up to standards. Workers will essentially remove the entire street and…
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Jackson County School Presents Dilemma
NICHOLSON, GA - Benton Elementary School will remain open for a 79th year despite not receiving money from the federal government.
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Extra Special People’s Big Hearts Pageant Sales out Classic Center
WATKINSVILLE, GA - Extra Special People raises money through the Big Hearts Pageant to support an expansion building to help children with disabilities.
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New Barrow Night Time Charter School
150 students from Clarke Madison Baldwin and Jackson county as well as Barrow will attend the new Foothills Education Charter High School. The Barrow County Board of Education approved a new night time charter school for high school students Tuesday. When the school opens it will hold 150 Barrow County students. The Superintendent of…
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Police Looking for Athens Man Charged With Theft by Receiving
The Jackson County Sheriff's Office Investigators began an investigation of a large amount of copper being sold at a local recycling center.
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Gun Recovered in Investigation of Athens Man Charged with Burglary
Stay tuned with Grady Newsource to find out his release date now and when he will next appear in front of the judge. Stay tuned with Grady Newsource for the latest.
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Jackson County BOE discusses closing Benton Elementary school
Nicholson, Ga.– Jackson County Board of Education meets tonight about potentially closing Benton Elementary School. Reporter Ellen Rittiner is following the story at Benton Elementary where the hearings will be held. IMG_2177
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Watch out! Don’t Fall for this SCAM
Athens, Ga -- The "Secret Santa Shopper Scam" is in full force. Don't let it get you. Find out how by checking out this money-saving story!
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5 Things to Know Today
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The Way Your Mailbox Looks Could Save Your Life
JACKSON COUNTY, GA- Having your street number on your mailbox can save your life, but only if first responders can see them. Having highly visual, reflective numbers on your mailbox helps emergency crews get to you as fast as possible. Firefighter, Kevin Anderson says “A call like a cardiac arrest.…