Jefferson News

A number of local Memorial Day ceremonies will be held on Monday to pay tribute to veterans of America's wars and conflicts.

Mark Mobley was the only one to qualify for the vacant seat on the Jefferson City Council, so an election will not be necessary.

JEFFERSON Schools superintendent John Jackson will step down at the end of the month, ending a career in education that's spanned more than 40 years.

THREAT: On May 21, Deputy Bradley Hill met with a woman on Brockton Road, Jefferson, who explained that around 7:40 p.m. she heard a disturbance at her neighbor's home and upon checking she found a man in her neighbor's vehicle.

Dragons plan for busy passing league schedule following spring practice JEFFERSON wrapped up spring practice last week, and much like last year, will devote ample time to seven-on-seven passing league sessions next month.

The family of Bonnie Marion Harris, 90, is saddened to announce his passing on Tuesday, May 15, 2012.

EAST JACKSON'S Cale Pirtle, running in the last race of his high school career, won the Class AA 3,200 meter state title in a photo finish Friday night at Jefferson.

Tracy Gilmore worked at a life insurance company for 15 years. Now, she's working to ensure that animals have a good life and home.

Allen Eugene Wilbanks, 76, passed away on Thursday, May 10, 2012. He was born in Jefferson, the son of the late B.H. and Dessie Turk Wilbanks.

The USDA has announced that rural electric cooperative utilities in 10 states will receive loans to install smart grid technologies and make improvements to generation and transmission facilities.

Judge Robert Alexander announces his intent to retain his current position as Judge of the State Court of Jackson County.

Lafayette Woodrow "Woody" Cone, 93, died Tuesday, May 1, 2012 of natural causes at his residence.

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has announced that rural electric cooperative utilities in 10 states will receive loans to install smart grid technologies and make improvements to generation and transmission facilities.

Police are investigating a kidnapping that occurred Saturday morning in Charlotte.

Jeanette N. Skelton, 66, who passed away on Friday, April 27, 2012, at her residence following a period of declining health.

Irene E. McGee, 98, passed away, Thursday, May 3, 2012 at Peachtree Plantation. She was born February 27, 1914, the daughter of the late Guy and Cleo Emmett of Jefferson.

THEFT: On April 27, a deputy was dispatched to Athens Highway, Jefferson, where a man said he came home about 9:30 p.m. and saw two white men standing beside his pickup.

Druid Hills High School track star Ryan Whetten will compete in the state pole vault competition later this month.

Nay Hale Duke, 74, passed away Monday, April 30, 2012, at his residence. He was born in Jefferson on December 12, 1937, the son of Martha Louise Hale Duke of Jefferson and the late Robert Nay Duke.