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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5 Things You Need To Know – December 1st, 2014
1. ATHENS, GA- The jury selection process begins today for the case of William Heaton who is accused of hitting Emily Bowman while driving under the influence back in 2012. Bowman was partially paralyzed in the accident. Heaton is at the Superior Court House in Athens for the process that could…
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Missing Person- Jackson County
JEFFERSON, GA- The Jackson County Sheriffs Department put out a new request for any information on a man who has been missing for 18 months. Twenty-five year old Joshua Scott Adams has been missing from Jackson County since May of 2013. He was last seen in Nicholson, Georgia. Adams is…
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And Deputy of the Year Goes To…
Nov 19 | Athens, GA Story Highlights \t Reporter Andrew James features a distinguished member of the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office. \t Corporal Brian Perrin has earned numerous awards including the Jackson County’s Deputy of the Year Award. \t Perrin has been with Jackson County for over 5 years. “Get up for…
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Free Smoke Alarms Saving Lives this Winter
Jackson County, GA- The Commerce Fire Department gives away free smoke alarms to single mothers or those 65 years and older who own their own home. Women like Genelle Chandler tell us how thankful she is for this program. 300 smoke alarms were purchased with money raised from the fire department’s fundraisers. To…
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5 Things to Know- November 12
Athens, GA- Today you can expect temperatures in the low 70’s and tonight it will drop to the low 40’s. Reporter Allison Morrow will bring you a morning, midday, and afternoon update of today’s weather. She will also show you an hour by hour forecast for this weekends Georgia vs. Auburn game. Athens,…
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Jackson County Leases Flags to the Community
Jefferson, GA- The City of Jefferson Rotary Club is in the community one again to raise money for the Jefferson High School JROTC. Five times a year American Flags are leased to the people of Jackson County to display proudly on their front laws, business parking lots, and all down…
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5 Things To Know For October 30
Athens, GA- Election day is just five days away! We’re looking into how early voting is doing in its last couple of days and will have more details tonight. Athens, GA- The Athens Downtown Development Authority is trying to pass an ordinance regarding parking downtown. They’re trying to prohibit vehicles over 17 feet…
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Five Things You Need To Know: October 29, 2014
Athens, GA – What does it take to be the one person that makes sure the voting process is fair and accurate? Reporter Michael Foo talks with Athens-Clarke County Supervisor of Elections Gail Schrader to see how ACC will make sure each vote is counted accurately in the early voting and November 4th election. …
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Five Things You Need To Know October 27, 2014
Athens, GA – The University of Georgia could pass a new policy that will have a major effect for UGA students. Students will now have the opportunity for unlimited withdrawals and will be able to withdrawal from a class regardless of their standing in the class. There would no longer be an option for…
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Northeast Georgia Football Weekend
Athens, GA – Oconee County isn’t the only football team looking for a win tomorrow. Several other local high schools will compete in region play. Clarke Central will take on Winder-Barrow on their home turf while Cedar Shoals will battle against Gainsville. Number 6 ranked Jackson County will take on number 7…