Jackson County EMS employees have recently been recognized for their dedication to their career, the service, county and the citizens they serve.
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State Representative Houston Gaines (R-Athens) applauded Governor Brian Kemp as he signed into law a bill that cracks down on criminal illegal immigrants and another that requires bail for vio…
Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit watchdog. Leapfrog assigns an “A,” “B,” “C,” “D” or “F” grade to gener…
The Georgia’s Environmental Protection Division has fined SK Battery in Commerce $33,000 for having shipped lithium-ion battery parts to a waste disposal company in violation of the Hazardous …
Maddison Dean has been named interim president and CEO of the Boys & Girls Club of Jackson County. The local B&G Club Board has also decided to put discussions about a merger with the …
Charlene J. Lacy, better known as “Grams,” passed on Thursday,…
JEFFERSON - Dorothy Gooch Hayes Craven, 103, Jefferson, passed…
DANIELSVILLE - Samuel Edward Shelton, 65, Danielsville, went h…
COMMERCE - Raymond Gary Hollis, 71, Commerce, passed away on W…
Jennifer Carolyn Beard, 44, who is loved wholeheartedly by her…
JEFFERSON - Roger “Hardrock” Jackson, 80, Jefferson, entered i…
The Jefferson Dragons girls' soccer team fell in the state semifinals on Thursday to Greater Atlanta Christian after two overtimes.
Jackson County High School's Sam Bradley was named the Region 8-AAAAAA Baseball Player of the Year on Thursday (May 2), following a vote of the region's head coaches.
Three local rec department track and field teams recently participated in the state GRPA Class B/C state championship event. The track meet involved 44 teams from across the state and was held…
The Georgia Games will be back in Oakwood this year. RISE Athletic Club has again volunteered to host the Annual Powerlifting Competition.
East Jackson's Liv Pierce has qualified for the Class AA State Golf Championship, which will be held May 20 and 21 at Chimney Oaks Golf Club in Homer. Pierce shot a 98 in the recent Sectional …
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- Jackson County EMS employees awarded for dedication to service
- Lady Dragons fall in state semifinals
- Medicare Drug Plan Presentation planned at the Nicholson library
- Jackson County 4-H participates in the State Wildlife Judging contest
- Registration open for CWL Museum's History Camp
- Athens Area Diaper Bank visits Washington, D.C., to advocate for families
- Commerce First Baptist announces VBS
- County property assessments mailed May 1
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Someone recently broke into a Dollar General in South Jackson and stole a large amount of cigarettes.
The following people were recently arrested by various agencies across Jackson County:
A man was recently arrested for aggravated assault in Pendergrass after striking a woman with a rifle during a domestic incident.
Jefferson police were recently called for two separate incidents of road rage involving a firearm.
The Commerce Police Department recently reported the following incidents:
Two weeks ago, Congress finally passed several military aid bills, including a controversial bill to give additional military supplies to Ukraine in its efforts to stop the ongoing Russian invasion.
As I have gotten older, I have discovered that my sense of gratitude has increased for things I have sometimes taken for granted. I am talking about things like running water, access to reliab…
Every family leaves a legacy of some worth which lasts three or four generations. Sometimes, one good man raises up to see need and wisely chooses his cases. If the man is strong enough in his…
The running of the Kentucky Derby has always gotten my attention—long before I had an opportunity to experience the “Run for the Roses” live and in living color.
Dear Editor:
A Medicare Drug Plan Presentation will be offered at the Harold S. Swindle Public Library in Nicholson on Tuesday, May 14, at 11 a.m. A representative will be sharing information and answering questions about program is free. The program will consist of the following:
Jackson County 4-H'ers recently participated in the State Wildlife Judging competition.
The Crawford W. Long Museum will host its "Around the World" 2024 History Camp on Monday, June 3, through Friday, June 7, from 9:45 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily.
Athens Area Diaper Bank participated in National Diaper Bank Network’s 2024 Lobby Days in Washington, D.C.
The Boys & Girls Club of Jackson County will host its 3rd annual Run to Greatness 5K and Fun Run powered by SK Battery America on Saturday, June 8.
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East Jackson Middle School has been selected to receive the 2024 SSTAGE Star Award for Promising Practices at the middle school level.
University of North Georgia students, faculty and alumni had an opportunity to provide feedback to the Securities and Exchange Commission, North American Securities Administrators Association …
Jackson-Empower FFA student Shelby Pruett, center, has been named the North Region State Vice President. The honor was announced during the recent State FFA Convention.
Jefferson High School recognized the 2024 UGA Certificate of Merit winners last week. This award is given to juniors who are in the top 10% of their class. The following students achieved the …
Six Jefferson High School seniors committed to teaching as a profession at the Future Educators Signing Day event held at the school recently.
First Baptist Church of Commerce will be hosting Vacation Bible School on June 17-19 from 6-8:30 p.m.
Commerce First Methodist Church has formed a new “GROW” committee.
Redeemed Baptist Church in Commerce will be hosting Redemption Song Sunday, May 19, at 11 a.m. The church is located at 805 B. Wilson Rd., Commerce.
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