Jackson County

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Nicholson City Council Approves Increased 2026 Budget

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Pendergrass to Vote on Increased 2026 Budget Nov. 18

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East Jackson Cross Country Coach Helps Runners Believe in Themselves

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Pendergrass Police Chief Resigns Following GBI Investigation 

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Map of Jackson County, Georgia, highlighting the location of Pendergrass with a red circle and labeled text. Surrounding towns and a river are also shown.

Officer, Councilman End Meeting in Shouting Match

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Map of Jackson County, Georgia, highlighting the location of Pendergrass with a red circle and labeled text. Surrounding towns and a river are also shown.

Pendergrass to Begin Considering 2026 Budget

The proposed 2026 budget for Pendergrass is about $3 million, an increase of about ...

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Nicholson Council Approves $18K Electrical Bid for Public Works Facility

The Nicholson City Council unanimously approved Monday a $18,000 bid from Walter Barnett Construction ...

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Jefferson’s Dallas Russell: A Wrestling Star in the Making

Jefferson High School senior Dallas Russell was a standout running back last year for ...

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Jackson County Softball Player Returns After Injury

After a torn labrum sidelined her just over a year ago, Jackson County softball ...

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Jackson County’s Answer To Growth? More Schools, Fast

Jackson County is one of the fastest-growing counties in the United States. This rapid ...

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Jackson County Officials Advocate for $200M TSPLOST to Improve Infrastructure

Government officials in Jackson County are trying to get $200 million in infrastructure passed ...

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Effectiveness of Scripted Curriculum in Athens Remains Unclear

Editor’s note: The Georgia elementary school principal is identified only by the state they ...

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How Grow Wild Educational Resources is Transforming the Classroom for Teachers, Students

Tiny hands shot in the air when Nicole McGiboney asks a simple question.  “Who ...

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Jackson County EMS Addresses Growing Population

Tim Grice, the assistant director of Jackson County EMS, listens to gentle music on ...

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Jackson County Seniors Advocate for Property Tax Cuts with 3 Items on Nov. 5 Ballot

Some Jackson County senior citizens are pushing for tax relief following a three-year effort ...

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Jackson County Holds 14th Annual Angel Ride

Jackson County held its 14th annual Angel Ride Saturday morning. Over $42,000 was raised ...

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Meeting Families Where They Are: Athens Area Diaper Bank Gets Distribution Van

Erin Campbell remembers feeling angry, sad and frustrated a decade ago after reading a ...

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