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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UPDATE: Icy Road Alerts
ATHENS, GA - Reports of ice and road closures in Athens. Check out where you shouldn't drive today.
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High School Football Playoffs
Here’s a look at the upcoming high school football playoff games for Northeast Georgia. Stephenson High School (8-2) at Flowery Branch High School (7-3) Clarke Central High School (7-3) at Mays High School (7-3) North Oconee High School (7-3) at Woodward Academy (8-2) ML King High…
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Alcohol Referendum Is A No Go For Nicholson
By: Ashley ShahAhmadi Betty and Lester Beauchamp have been married for fifty-seven years and Nicholson has been their home all those fifty-seven years. “I was raised, grew up in this little cabin you’re looking at,” says Lester. Their family business 2 Cuzin’s Cafe, sits right off Mulberry Street- right…
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Alcohol Changes in Jackson County
No lines and a short wait. Early voting began at 8 o’clock this morning in Jackson County. The big issue on the ballot this election: alcohol. Lori Wurtz, elections supervisor for Jackson County said that when there’s an alcohol referendum on the ballot they see more voters. Nicholson and Pendergrass…
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Hall County Escapee
-Athens, Ga Police in three counties are trying to track down a man whose runaway escapades have caused quite a stir recently. Joseph D. Jackson is the man authorities are looking for. He currently has charges that range from minor misdemeanors to theft by taking. However, there is one…
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Update: Athens Airport Tower Closing
Runways to become “uncontrolled” due to federal budget cuts Athens, Ga (GradyNewSource.com) – When federal budget cuts close nearly 150 air traffic control towers at airports nationwide, the two runways at Athens-Ben Epps airport will become “uncontrolled.” Pilots will need to work it out amongst themselves to determine when aircraft…