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The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office arrested 36 people during the past week, including the following:

•Terry Allan Barnett, 44, 1566 Crooked Creek Road, Athens, violation of Georgia’s Controlled Substance Act and drugs to be kept in original containers.

•Chad Joseph Crumley, 37, 694 Blacks Creek Church Road, Danielsville, child support arrest orders, violation of Georgia’s Controlled Substance Act and drugs to be kept in original containers. [Full Story »] 

The Jackson County tax digest is expected to drop five percent or more this fall. With over 700 property tax appeals still pending, preliminary numbers show the net county tax digest will fall from $2.43 billion in 2009 to $2.30 billion. [Full Story »] 

Georgia Environmental Finance Authority (GEFA) Executive Director Phil Foil announced last week the approval of a Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) loan of $700,000 for the Nicholson Water Authority. [Full Story »] 

I was passing through Commerce on July 8, 2010 and had the misfortune of needing some repairs to my car. I would like to compliment the good citizens of Commerce that responded to my plight. First, there was O'Reily's Auto Parts store on Hwy 441, they referred me to a Tire store on the other side of Interstate 85 and the Tire Store owner helped me locate someone who could repair my car in the needed time frame, that was 'North 441 Diesel and Automotive'. They completed the repair and I was able to continue my journey without any more problems. I hope this makes the printed edition of your Paper. The People of Commerce displayed the finest of Southern Hospitality, and I extend my thanks...

Bobby Harris
Pensacola Florida

The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office arrested 32 people during the past week, including the following:

•Elaine Nicole Duke, 40, 260 Spring Street, Commerce, simple battery.

•Lafredrick Jermaine Gillespie, 35, 175 Sir Matthew Road, Athens, violation of probation. [Full Story »] 

An employee in the Commerce School System is claiming injustice in salary disbursement, and she’s willing to take a lie detector test to prove it.

Jo An Mayfield, a custodian within the system for 16 years, believes she is the victim of sexual and racial discrimination by the Commerce Board of Education. [Full Story »] 

The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office arrested 45 people during the past week, including the following:

•Daniel Jesse Bell, 24, 809 Ednaville Road, Braselton, violation of probation.

•William Earl Holman Sr., 64, 312 Bakers Farm Circle, Braselton, enticing a child for indecent purpose and three counts of child molestation.
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Commerce School System’s superintendent James “Mac” McCoy is still going strong, according to the board of education.
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