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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Lowest Gas Prices in your area
Athens, GA– We compiled the lowest gas prices in your area Athens-Clarke County: $2.84 at Marathon and Kroger Market Place on U.S 29 Barrow County : $2.89 at Ingles on North Broad Jackson County: $2.93 at Citgo on Borad and Ilard Jefferson County: $2.99 at Shake Rag Express at the…
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Jackson County woman disturbed by Luke Bryan concert
A Jackson County woman is still upset that country music star Luke Bryan brought his farm tour to her hometown last Thursday. The concert brought thousands of fans to Jackson County. Pauline Hancock says she is upset the concert even came in the first place. Most days Pauline Hancock is…
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Potential Increase In Jackson County Property Taxes
Jefferson, GA–Jackson County residents may have to keep an eye out for a potential change in their taxes. County commissioners are planning to increase property taxes by nearly 10.5 to 11 percent. This could be the second year in a row property taxes in Jackson County go up to balance the…
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5 Things to Know October 13
Athens, GA–Advanced voting season has sprung in Athens-Clarke county, Barrow county, and many more. You can vote for your chosen candidate in November’s election starting today. Athens, GA–It’s Columbus day, and what better way to celebrate than with an Italian-themed Columbus Day Festival. After all, Christopher Columbus was an Italian. The…
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5 Things To Know October 9
Watkinsville, GA – The Oconee County Sheriff’s office honored the late deputy David Gilstrap at a dedication ceremony at 9:30 AM this morning. Giltrap was killed on duty six years ago today. Reporter Krissy Robinson tells us more about the ceremony, and the new naming of the “Deputy David…
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South Jackson Elementary School Building Up for Lease
Jefferson, GA – South Jackson Elementary School’s old building is now available to the highest bidder. The Jackson County Board of Education is leasing the structure and has released bid applications to members of the public. Reporter Brittney Laryea has more details on why the facility is being leased and what this could mean…
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5 Things to Know October 8
Athens, GA – Following the first U.S. Ebola death in Dallas, Texas, reporter Shannon O’Keefe takes a look at how this, combined with the flu, could affect public health in our area. Watkinsville, GA – Oconee County High School’s football team is 6-0 for the first time since 2001 under…
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Firefighting Inmates
Jefferson, GA – The Jackson County Correctional Institute is transforming inmates into firefighters. The program trains low-security inmates to fight local fires. Reporter Brittney Laryea has more on how the firefighting team is serving their community, while serving time.
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5 Things to Know October 6
Watkinsville, GA – The Oconee County Library is making the cost of Halloween a little less scary by collecting used costumes for their costume swap on October 11. The National Retail Federation projects that the average American will spend more than $77 on Halloween this year. Reporter Shannon O’Keefe has more on how the spooky swap could make this Halloween…
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Jackson County vs. Jefferson Preview
Jefferson, GA- Jackson County High School head coach Benji Harrison is 14-15 in his career since taking over the head coaching job in 2012. Harrison has a chance to move to a .500 career record with a win against Jefferson High School tomorrow in Jackson County’s homecoming game. For the 1-3…