A Jackson County Sheriff’s Deputy, 35-year-old Zachary Billings, has been arrested on charges of criminal trespass and violation of oath of office. Billings is accused of unlawfully entering a home off Lakeview Terrace in Jefferson while on duty. The incident occurred on August 27, and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation was called in to handle […]
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About Jackson County
About Jackson County: Jackson County, located in northeastern Georgia, has a population of approximately 72,000. In terms of education, about 20% of residents hold a bachelor’s degree or higher, compared to the Georgia state average of around 30%. Financially, the median household income in the county is approximately $60,000, which is slightly above the state […]
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Scam Alert: No, the Clarke County Sheriff’s Office isn’t asking you to use ApplePay to get rid of a warrant
Residents of Clarke County need to stay alert, as a scammer is on the loose, reportedly making calls and posing as a representative of the Clarke County Sheriff’s Office. The fraudster is telling people they have an arrest warrant and instructing them to pay money through CashPay or ApplePay to settle the matter. “The Clarke […]
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Kemp Pours Cold Water on Calls by Trump Supporters for Special Legislative Session
ATLANTA – Gov. Brian Kemp pushed back Thursday against a call by ultra-conservative Republicans for a special legislative session to punish Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis for seeking to indict former President Donald Trump. Kemp he disagrees with Democrat Willis’ strategy politically but doesn’t see that she’s done anything illegal. “We are now seeing […]
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Alpharetta Just Canceled Its Citywide Elections. Here’s Why
The Gist: Election season in Alpharetta just got a whole lot shorter. With not a single contested race in sight, the city’s pulled the plug on its 2023 general municipal election. What Happened?: Instead of a ballot showdown, it’s more of a coronation this year in Alpharetta. Mayor Jim Gilvin, Council Members John Hipes and […]
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Georgia Senators Spar on Special Session Over Trump Indictment
(The Center Square) — While one Georgia state senator wants a special session to potentially act on the district attorney prosecuting former President Donald Trump, another says it’s impossible. Last week, Sen. Colton Moore, R-Trenton, sent a letter to Georgia Gov Brian Kemp, a Republican, calling for a special session “for all purposes, to include, […]
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Two DeKalb County parents boarded a school bus and assaulted the driver. What we know
The Gist: A typical school day took a sharp turn for the worse when two parents assaulted a bus driver on bus route 1926 at Chapel Hill Elementary School in DeKalb County. The incident occurred in front of students who were on their way home. What happened?: During yesterday’s afternoon bus run, two parents got […]
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More than 130,000 Georgia residents are without power after Hurricane Idalia hit Georgia
The Gist: Hurricane Idalia slammed into Valdosta, which was designated as a “Tree City, USA,” this morning and is trailing a path of destruction as it moves northward. Thousands of Georgia Power crews are stationed and ready to tackle the outages. What Happened: Heavy rain poured down, causing flash floods, while hurricane-force winds knocked over […]
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Gwinnett gets more school zone cameras. Here’s where they are
The Gist: Your drive near local schools might now include a camera flash if you’re going too fast. Five new speed enforcement cameras are online, a move to slow down speedsters near schools and make routes safer for kids. What Happened? On Aug. 28, cameras near five schools went live as part of the Gwinnett […]
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Glynn County schools will remain closed tomorrow
The Gist: Kids get another day off, but not for fun—Glynn County Schools will stay closed on Aug. 31 as officials brace for Hurricane Idalia’s after-effects. What Happened? Hurricane Idalia is set to keep its grip on the weather until late this evening. As a result, Glynn County Schools announced an additional day of closure […]