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Lower tax rate proposed for fire board

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Wednesday, July 23. 2008
The West Jackson Fire Board will have a called meeting on Tuesday, July 29, at 7 p.m., at the West Jackson Fire Department. The board will discuss lowering the millage rate from the current rate of 1.69 mills to 1.669 mills. The proposed change would affect the 2009 budget. Fire chief Ben Stephens said the fire department wants to lower ... [Full Story »] 

Tigersharks Send Ten To State Meet

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Monday, July 21. 2008
Ten Commerce Tigersharks qualified for state competition this weekend with their performances in the District Championships at the Habersham Aquatic Center. Twenty-five members of the Commerce team traveled to the center, which is just outside of Clarkesville. Each swimmer could compete in a maximum of four events – two individual events and ... [Full Story »] 

Tax digest increase surpasses expectations

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Friday, July 18. 2008
The rate of growth in Jackson County’s property tax digest dropped by one-third this year, but the 7.7 percent increase for 2008 was still higher than many expected. From 2006 to 2007, the county tax digest jumped a huge 22.7 percent and the two years before, 2005 to 2006, it climbed over 14 percent. With the housing bust and slowing ... [Full Story »] 

Slim chance to get state funds for reservoir study

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Friday, July 18. 2008
Jackson County will apply for a state grant knowing its chances of success are slim. Prime Engineering is gathering data on behalf of the county and its water and sewerage authority for the analysis of three potential sites for a new reservoir. Part of the project is to apply for some of the $40 million set aside by the General Assembly to ... [Full Story »] 

Linder, Love, Lowe Victorious In Race Weekend

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Friday, July 18. 2008
It was another good weekend for area racers across the region. Hoschton’s Matt Linder took the win in the ASCS Sprint Car event at Dixie Speedway in Woodstock Saturday. Linder made a last lap pass on series points leader Kenny Adams for his sixth overall ASCS feature win of the year, and a $2,000 pay day. Brian Thomas, of Commerce, finished ... [Full Story »] 

Pre-Season Polling Show Cross County Eagles Fourth, Fifth

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Thursday, July 17. 2008
Voluntary workouts for the East Jackson Eagles cross country team continued this week. With their inaugural season behind them, the Eagles hope to settle in and begin making their mark on the 8-AA landscape when the season kicks off later this year. Pre-season polling has the Eagle boys’ team slated to finish fourth. The boys hope to follow ... [Full Story »] 

Benton, England back Richardson’s ouster

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Thursday, July 17. 2008
Rep. Tommy Benton and Rep. Terry England (Jackson & Barrow counties) are backing an effort to oust Rep. Glenn Richardson as speaker of the Georgia House of Representatives. Benton, (R-Jefferson) and England (R-Winder) were among a handful of disgruntled legislators who were scheduled to announce support this week for Rep. David Ralston, ... [Full Story »] 

Column: When Buddy Baker Calls, I Listen

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Thursday, July 17. 2008
I was already working on a few items for the next paper last Wednesday afternoon when my phone rang. Upon answering, a familiar voice on the other end said, “Hey, this is Buddy Baker.” Buddy was calling to talk about being the grand marshal at this year’s Mountain Moonshine Festival, the annual gathering of race and old car enthusiasts ... [Full Story »] 

Petty Charity Ride To Pass Through Area Friday

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Wednesday, July 16. 2008
The 2008 Kyle Petty Charity Ride will pass through Banks, Jackson, Barrow and Gwinnett counties on Friday. The motorcycle ride, now in its 14th year, raises funds for charities that support chronically ill children and engages celebrities, ride sponsors, motorcycle enthusiasts and fans. This year’s event began on Sunday in Acme, Michigan, and ... [Full Story »] 

Hearing set in hospitals' court fight

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Wednesday, July 16. 2008
A court hearing on a lawsuit centering on a new hospital in Braselton has been set for Thursday, Sept. 4, at 9 a.m. in Barrow County. Since the lawsuit was filed, Barrow Regional Medical Center has retained former Georgia Attorney General Michael Bowers to represent the company in its bid to stop a new hospital from being built in Braselton. ... [Full Story »] 
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