Jackson County

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A Strawberry Legacy is Replanted at Merk Farm

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Denied Jackson County Rock Quarry Underscores Growth Vs. Groundwater Concerns

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Easter Services, Egg Hunts and More: How Jackson County Churches Plan to Celebrate Holy Week

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Population Boom Boosts Jackson County Volleyball Team

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The Jefferson High School girls wrestling team practices with coach Nick White.

‘Toughness Doesn’t Have a Gender’: Jefferson Going All-In on Girls Wrestling

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Lasting Impact of Virtual Learning: How Georgia Schools Are Confronting Learning Disabilities, Developmental Delays

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Nicholson City Council Fails to Agree on Water Board Nominee

The Nicholson City Council failed to appoint a member to the Nicholson Water Authority ...

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Groundwork: Stories of Sustainability in Northeast Georgia

A team of 20 student journalists created a news special responding to the needs ...

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Nicholson City Council Approves Increased 2026 Budget

The Nicholson City Council unanimously voted to approve a $1.21 million general fund budget ...

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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 Vote on Increased 2026 Budget Nov. 18

The Pendergrass City Council is scheduled to vote on the fiscal year 2026 budget ...

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East Jackson Cross Country Coach Helps Runners Believe in Themselves

Before every race, the East Jackson girls cross country team gathers around junior Norah ...

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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 Police Chief Resigns Following GBI Investigation 

Pendergrass Police Chief Billy McDaniel submitted his resignation to Mayor Bill Ellis on Oct. ...

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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

Pendergrass Police Department officer Kirk Davis and Pendergrass City Council member Gabriel Gomez got ...

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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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