Margaret Pope

  • Jackson CountyMap 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 during its Nov. 18 meeting. The proposed $3 million budget reflects an increase of nearly $400,000 from the FY25 budget. Approximately $125,000 will be added for employee benefits and another $125,000 for purchased services. Financial clerk…

  • FoodA young girl in a red shirt smiles excitedly while giving high-fives to female soccer players in white uniforms on a field. Other players and children are visible in the background.

    UGA’s Fan Engagement Provides Incentives, Interaction for All Fans

    The University of Georgia is home to 21 varsity level sports teams, bringing fans from all over the country, but sometimes watching the sport is not the only way to get spectators involved and excited. UGA women’s soccer team played against the Louisiana State Tigers in front of a crowd…

  • Jackson CountyMap 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. 25, the mayor told the council at its Oct. 28 meeting. McDaniel’s resignation follows the completion of a GBI investigation into missing evidence. No updates were given about the plans for a new police chief.  City…

  • Jackson CountyMap 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 into a screaming match during the public comments portion of the Oct. 28 meeting, before the council went into executive session. Justin Elrod said during public comment that Gomez posted his photo on social media associating…

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