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Jackson schools eye big payoff for bond refinancing

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Friday, February 17. 2012

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Depending on the financial market, the Jackson County School System could save millions on refinancing a $70 million bond package — the largest such issuance by the district.

And if the Jackson County Board of Education decides to move forward, two investment firms say they are ready to handle the deal.
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Updated: 'Overlay' zoning district proposed for city's entryways

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Wednesday, February 15. 2012

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No one from the general public attended the public hearing Thursday night on a proposed new zoning “overlay” district for all of the corridors entering Commerce.

But Mayor Clark Hill and five of the six Commerce City Council members turned out at the Commerce Civic Center to get their first look at what amounts to proposed new zoning regulations along Maysville Road, Homer Road, Ila Road, State Street, Hwy. 334, U.S. 441 and Jefferson Road that will change the face of future development. [Full Story »]

Meeting set to organize Commerce farmers' market

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Saturday, February 11. 2012

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The Commerce Downtown Development Authority will host an informational meeting Monday, Feb. 13, at 7 p.m. for people interested in participating in the 2012 Commerce Farmers’ Market. It will be held at the Commerce Business Development Center, 12 Pine Street, across Pine Street from Spencer Park.

The purpose of the meeting is to organize the market for the year.

“We’re hoping to move it into Spencer Park,” said Denise McKay, executive director of the DDA.

Since its inception, the market has been held in the public parking area along the railroad tracks across South Elm Street from Spencer Park.

Commissioners to consider recreation spending

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Wednesday, February 8. 2012

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Tennis courts and a playground are among the projects to be funded with special purpose local options sales tax revenue.

The Jackson County Board of Commissioners will vote at 6 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 20, on a request to allocate $200,000 from SPLOST 5, approved by voters in 2010, for the projects.

At a work session Monday night, the commissioners discussed the projects, which include tennis courts and signs at the East Jackson Recreation Park, tennis courts at the West Jackson Recreation Park, a playground at the Hurricane Shoals Park and water lines for the county equestrian center.

Beautification incentive proposed for Nicholson

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Friday, February 3. 2012

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New Nicholson City Council member Jan Webster would like to see the town brightened up and she is proposing a “yard of the season” program to encourage city residents to clean up and decorate their yards.
At the work session Thursday night Webster said that she would personally provide a $100 gift certificate to an area restaurant to the winner each season.

“I want to work on Nicholson’s presentation,” Webster said. “I want people to take more pride in where they live and what is around them… I think this (yard of the season) would encourage people to have a little pride.” [Full Story »]

Reservoir full, but restrictions remain

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Wednesday, February 1. 2012

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Fall and winter rains have refilled the Bear Creek Reservoir, but restrictions implemented last fall on those who use the water remain in place.

As of Jan. 25, the lake was just an inch below full pool, according to Hill Baughman of J & G Services, which manages the 505-acre reservoir and its water plant for the Upper Oconee Basin Water Authority.

In spite of near-average rainfall in December and January, the flow of the Middle Oconee River remains low. [Full Story »]

Habitat dedicates its ninth house

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Friday, January 27. 2012

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Jackson County Habitat for Humanity dedicated its ninth house, located at Duncan Street, in Commerce on Saturday, Dec. 31, at 10 a.m. The house, the affiliate’s ninth build, will become the home of Jason Hendrix.

“In addition to marking the completion of the house, this event will honor all of those individuals, organizations and churches whose generosity of time and money has helped make this house a reality,” said Jackson County Habitat affiliate president Mark Bradley. “It will celebrate a deserving young man’s new home, and the miracle of what can be accomplished through commitment and caring.” [Full Story »]

County gets possible future EMS/fire site

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Wednesday, January 25. 2012

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Four acres in the Commerce 85 Business Park are being conveyed to Jackson County for possible use for a future EMS/fire station.

The Jackson County Industrial Development Authority (IDA) voted last Friday to authorize the execution of a “deed of gift” to the county for 4.172 acres in the park.
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2 Commerce schools earn honors

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Friday, January 20. 2012

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Both Commerce Primary School and Commerce Elementary School were among 824 schools announced last week as “Georgia Title I Distinguished Schools” for 2012.

"These schools are showing that high expectations, coupled with effective educators in the building, produce outstanding student achievement," Superintendent John Barge said. "I'm very pleased to recognize the educators, students and parents in these schools and school districts."   Title I schools have significant populations of students who are economically disadvantaged. These schools receive federal money to assist with the education of their students. There are two National Title I Distinguished Schools among the total 824 Georgia Title I Distinguished Schools. Title I Distinguished Schools have made Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) at least three years in a row.
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New BOC district maps approved

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Wednesday, January 18. 2012

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The Jackson County Board of Commissioners approved new voting district maps Monday night in an effort to evenly divide the population for the purpose of electing county commissioners following the new Census figures.

County officials have been working for months on the redistricting plan, with GIS director Joel Logan presenting the proposed new redistricting plan. It was unanimously approved after some discussion about how it was developed. [Full Story »]

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