Jackson County

A fire in Jackson County destroyed a home in Nicholson on Tuesday. Additionally, the Athens-Clarke County Fire Marshal’s Office says a fire heavily damaged some apartments off Riverbend Parkway.

In the latest turn in a years-long attempt to open a rock quarry in Jackson County, a judge ruled this spring that the mining company Vulcan Materials could not go ahead with its project.

The new factory is a $100 million investment.

In brief: Clarke Board of Elections approves Saturday voting — state certifies Nov. 8 election — door manufacturer to expand in Jackson Co. — Thanksgiving food prices soar — Bulldogs win in Daytona

The CDC has listed Oconee, Barrow, and Jackson counties as high risk for community transmission of COVID-19.The classification is based on the number of…

The Jackson County Government offices have reopened to the public and resumed most operations. According to a release, the county will be following CDC,…

The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, the Arcade Police Department and the Appalachian Regional Drug Enforcement Office arrested four men after finding…

The Georgia Department of Education announced this week that the graduation rate for Georgia’s public high schools is at an all-time high.The state’s…

A Jackson County postal worker is accused of stealing mail. According to Sheriff Janis Mangum, 34-year old Kristi Leanne Miller, of Jefferson, has been…

Jackson County has received a share of a $3.2 million insurance dividend. The Board of Trustees of the Association of County Commissioners of…