The Jefferson City Council recently approved a compromise deal for a controversial rezoning play on Jett Roberts Rd. and South Shores Rd.
After an extensive process to identify the next superintendent of the Barrow County School System (BCSS) announced Friday the Barrow County Board of Education (BOE) has named Dr. Dallas LeDuff as the sole finalist to be the district's next superintendent.
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The Jackson County Planning Commission gave a green light in a 3-1 vote last week to approve rezoning 47 acres on Hoods Mill Rd. and Waterworks Rd., Commerce, for 35 lots in Phase 2 of Eagle C…
Delays in processing mail at a new regional distribution center in Palmetto aren’t just affecting individual Georgians trying to obtain vital prescription drugs or pay their monthly rents or m…
Commerce hosted a "leash-cutting" ceremony for its new dog park on Thursday, April 25. The dog park is located in Willoughby Park.
Jackson County High School has been ranked inside the U.S. News' Top High Schools, following a release on April 22. The U.S. News and World Report ranked 17,655 American High Schools, and the …
Banks County Middle School recently hosted a Career Fair, showcasing a wide array of professional opportunities to students. Local businesses and organizations and various departments from Ban…
The Town of Braselton is seeking a consulting firm to lead and develop its upcoming comprehensive plan update.
All five of local high school tennis teams that qualified for the state bracket exited play after falling in the second round last week.
The Jackson County Pro Cheer Level 2 Youth team won the 2024 Summit Youth Championship in the medium youth division 2. The team competed in Tampa, Fla., last week.
Jefferson High School senior Madison Hanchey recently signed a letter of intent to play softball for Columbus State University.
The UGA women’s tennis team won its 10th SEC tournament on April 21 under the direction of former Winder-Barrow tennis standout Drake Bernstein.
The Jackson County High School girls tennis team’s season ended Tuesday (April 23) with a 3-0 loss to Roswell in the second round of the Class AAAAAA state tournament.
Several Jackson County tennis players earned All-Region honors, following an announcement by the region coaches.
Madison County High School’s track program is sending 12 athletes to sectionals after strong performances at the region meet held on April 16 at North Oconee High School.
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On Sunday I had the opportunity to listen to a sermon by Rev. Javon Ruff. As the pastor talked of the rewards of adversity and even negativity the Lord spoke to me. “God is always on your side.” Those are powerful words! We have a promise from Almighty God. “He will never leave us or forsake us.”
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The official opening of the new bee observation hive at the Commerce Public Library, co-sponsored by the Commerce Beekeepers Club and the city, will be held on Saturday, May 18, from 10 a.m. to noon.
The Town of Braselton is offering free tours of its historic district during National Historic Preservation Month in May.
Volunteers are being sought to clean up downtown Braselton May 4 from 8:30-11 a.m.
Jefferson held its annual 'Touch a Truck' event on Thursday for area kids to see — and touch — a variety of heavy equipment and public safety vehicles.
The 45th Annual Nicholson Daisy Festival is coming up on Friday, May 3, from 4-9 p.m., and Saturday, May 4, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
The Banks County Republican Party was represented at the 9th District Republican Party Convention in Dillard on April 20. Shown are: (L-R) Ron Hooper, Randall Ramsey, Brian Parker, Charlotte H…
Luxe Living Interiors, which specializes in interior design services and home décor, celebrated its grand opening in Braselton with an April 12 ribbon-cutting ceremony. Owner Lauren Rodriguez …
Jefferson City Schools recently hosted United Dragons Day at Jefferson Memorial Stadium, treating students to a special day of fun-filled activities, inflatables, games, a lively dance party, snow cones, and hot dogs/hamburgers for lunch.
Graduating senior Sophia Ahn from Seckinger High School has been named a 2024 Cooke College Scholar by the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation. This scholarship aims to help students who have demonstra…
The celebration continues for Jefferson High School seniors who were honored recently at the school's first-ever Senior Cord Ceremony.
Jefferson High School had six students earn FFA State Degrees recently at the State FFA Convention: Rachel Bailey, Max Brown, Mason Chambers, Andrew Phillips, Tray Adkins and Wells Green. Gree…
Jefferson High School FFA members took the opportunity to serve others while attending the state convention in Macon recently. The team prepped a house for paint by removing peeling paint, scr…
Multiple students from Mill Creek and Seckinger high schools were recently honored through the Alliance for Young Artists and Writers’ Scholastic Art & Writing Awards recognition program. …
Destiny Hale, of Jefferson and a freshman at Wake Forest University, was recently named the Junior Varsity Debator of the Year by the American Debate Association.
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.
Kingdom Kids and Youth recently met at Homer Baptist Church. It was “crazy hair night.” Leaders ask, “Did you know that God has numbered every hair on your head? The kids attempted to count th…
Dugar Strickland will be hosting an “Old Fashion Picking and Grinning” at StonePath Church on Friday, April 26, at 7 p.m.
•Moons Grove Baptist Church has announced the 2024 dates for its free food distribution. Distribution dates are 5/22, 6/26, 7/24, 8/28, 9/25 and 10/23. November and December will be announced …
Transportation month is being observed at Homer Baptist Preschool. The children enjoyed a visit from Curt’s Towing this week.
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