Jackson NewsLocal news for Jackson, GA continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.97 days to play: Day 35- June 30, 2008 There are only 97 days between Memorial Day and Labor Day. So little time, so much out there to do.http://www.topix.net/city/jackson-ga/2008/06/97-days-to-play-day-35?fromrss=1 Patriotism rises with Phoenix Society- June 28, 2008 The festively colored ribbons on the holly tree at the corner of E.E. Butler Parkway and Academy Street NE are more than just decoration.http://www.topix.net/city/jackson-ga/2008/06/patriotism-rises-with-phoenix-society?fromrss... Newbies jump into BOE race- June 26, 2008 Three political newcomers are looking to overhaul the Clarke County Board of Education.http://www.topix.net/city/jackson-ga/2008/06/newbies-jump-into-boe-race?fromrss=1 Teen Injured by Hit-and-Run Boater- June 24, 2008 A Monticello teenager was injured Friday evening by a hit-and-run boater on Lake Jackson, according the Georgia Department of Natural Resources.http://www.topix.net/city/jackson-ga/2008/06/teen-injured-by-hit-and-run-boater?fromrss=1 Gwinnett Opinions: My View: Campaign promises taxing for voters- June 22, 2008 You can tell it is election season when politicians trip over each other promising tax relief.http://www.topix.net/city/jackson-ga/2008/06/gwinnett-opinions-my-view-campaign-promises-t... Labor department to televise 14th annual job fair- June 19, 2008 The Georgia Department of Labor's 14th annual televised job fair will be carried statewide on Georgia Public Broadcasting from 2-4 p.m. on Sunday, June 22.http://www.topix.net/city/jackson-ga/2008/06/labor-department-to-televise-14th-annual-job-... HOSA Receives $800 for Trip- June 15, 2008 The Central Georgia Electric Membership Corporation Foundation Board, which oversees the Operation Round Up program has awarded another ORU grant in the Jasper County .http://www.topix.net/city/jackson-ga/2008/06/hosa-receives-800-for-trip?fromrss=1 Everett Douglas Briscoe Jr- June 13, 2008 Everett Douglas Briscoe Jr., age 55, died on June 5, 2008 in Dartmouth England. He was preceded in death by his father, the late Everett Briscoe, his grandparents, the late Lucious and Della Briscoe and Roscoe ...http://www.topix.net/city/jackson-ga/2008/06/everett-douglas-briscoe-jr?fromrss=1 Battle brewing over proposed power plant in Washington County- June 11, 2008 POWER4Georgians is a consortium of 10 Georgia electric cooperatives. The primary energy developer for the consortium is Allied Energy Services of Conyers, which is handling much of the permitting process.http://www.topix.net/city/jackson-ga/2008/06/battle-brewing-over-proposed-power-plant-in-w... Across the area- June 9, 2008 Absentee ballots for primary ready Absentee ballots for the July 15 primary are now available, according to Lynn Bailey, the executive director of the Richmond County Board of Elections.http://www.topix.net/city/jackson-ga/2008/06/across-the-area?fromrss=1 |