Qualifying for the special election to fill the vacant Ward 1 seat on the Maysville City Council will be held in December.
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Comer residents urged the City Council to pave the dirt road on Hill Street after repeated requests and called for greater online access to city ordinances and road-paving criteria. The counci…
A gas leak Thursday morning shut down Towne Center Pkwy. and a portion of Peachtree Exchange Road in Hoschton for about two and a half hours.
The Madison County Board of Commissioners postponed adoption of the county’s Unified Development Code and approved a contract for a wastewater treatment facility project during its Oct. 26 meeting.
The Jackson EMC Foundation board of directors awarded $140,400 in grants to organizations during its recent meeting, including $47,000 to agencies serving Madison County residents.
A developer is proposing a nearly 585,000-square-foot warehouse and distribution facility on Wayne Poultry Road near Pendergrass, according to an Oct. 19, filing with the Georgia Department of…
Election Day is Nov. 3, with all Barrow County precinct polling locations open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Voters should confirm their polling location at mvp.sos.ga.gov. No voting will take place a…
Barack Obama traveled to Clayton County Wednesday night to promote the Georgia Democratic ticket less than a week before Election Day.
Edwin Brant Frost IV will spend 15 years in federal prison for operating a Ponzi scheme that bilked more than 300 investors out of more than $76 million, federal prosecutors announced this week.
Just over a week ahead of Election Day, Keisha Lance Bottoms' campaign for governor got a boost from a leading Democrat in a nearby state.
German automaker Audi’s decision to locate its first U.S. plant in Georgia was a trifecta for Gov. Brian Kemp, who sees it as a major part of his legacy as he prepares to leave office.
It has been nearly a month since Gov. Brian Kemp suspended Georgia's motor fuel tax to help drivers cope with soaring prices at the pump.
Georgia residents who are in the market for an Audi will eventually be able to buy one made locally.
Amid a debate about the safety of kratom and how much to regulate it, Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr advised lawmakers on Friday to treat all products derived from the substance as illega…
Jefferson made history Saturday afternoon, defeating Central-Carrolton 11-3 to win the first fast-pitch state title in school history.
Jefferson is one win from its first state softball championship since 2000 after beating Cartersville 8-2 on Friday, Oct. 30, in Columbus.
With a region title at stake, Jackson County found its championship form in the second half.
Two region championship streaks meet tonight at Memorial Stadium as Jefferson hosts North Oconee for the Region 8-5A football title in a GHSA Class 5A top-10 matchup. Kickoff is at 7:30 p.m.
Jefferson is headed to the state semifinals for the first time since 2018 after senior Sara Grace Cooper delivered a walk-off hit to beat Harris County 6-5 on Thursday, Oct. 29, in Columbus.
Here‘s a look at Jackson County High School’s Friday football matchup with Clarke Centra.
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- Jefferson softball wins first fast-pitch softball state title in program history
- Jefferson softball reaches state championship, seeks first title since 2000
- Twice as nice: Panthers beat Clarke Central 33-14 to win second straight region championship
- Jefferson, North Oconee put region title streaks on the line
- Jefferson softball walks off Harris County, reaches first Final Four since 2018
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The Banks County Rotary Club heard about the importance of literacy and the Rotary Foundation at the two recent meetings.
Mingle in Maysville, Christmas in a small town, is planned for Saturday, Dec. 5, from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. downtown at Veterans Park.
A Holly Dolly Christmas celebration is planned in the Town of Homer on Saturday, Dec. 12.
Banks County Elementary and Middle Schools will administer Georgia Milestones assessments April 27–May 7, 2027, for students in grades 3–8.
The relatives and descendants of the late William H Parr will hold their annual family reunion at 11:30 a.m. Sunday, November 8.
Ellianna Murray poses with Angel Abounader, Commerce Public Library manager, during Boo Fest.
Ila Elementary School recognized its October Golden Gators for outstanding achievement in work habits, manners, attitude and citizenship. Front row, from left, are Gabriel Lopez Juarez, Emily Soliz Espinoza, Jesslyn Braswell, Emma Bailey, Alex Wylie, Teagan Vega and Collier Croya. Second row…
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Students and staff from Commerce City Schools' adaptive curriculum program gather outside the City of Commerce Administrative Complex during the city's Adaptive Curriculum Trunk or Treat. Comm…
Kaylee Purvis, a Commerce FFA member and 2025 Commerce High School graduate, received the American FFA Degree during the 99th National FFA Convention on Oct. 24 in Indianapolis. The American F…
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The Homer Baptist Church fourth annual car show will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 14, at 1172 Historic Homer Highway, Homer.
Larry Dillard said the impact of a monthly food distribution at Moon’s Grove Baptist Church in Colbert extends beyond providing meals for families in need.
Commerce First Methodist Church has announced the following upcoming events and worship opportunities.
Crossroads Church offers free English as a Second Language classes from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays.
Men’s Fellowship Ministry at Madison Street Baptist Church will meet at 9 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 28, in the church fellowship hall.
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