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Jefferson, Georgia is located in Jackson County. Zip codes in Jefferson, GA include 30549. More Jefferson information.

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Yesterday | Athens Banner-Herald

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Last year, Peach State Speedway was in danger of closing its doors, just as dozens of other tracks in the Southeast have done this decade.

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Sat Nov 07, 2009

Athens Banner-Herald

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The man who shot and killed his former girlfriend then committed suicide Thursday nearly killed a third person as he apparently tried to escape from police.

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Fri Nov 06, 2009

Athens Banner-Herald

Some successful in drives to oust area incumbents

Nicholson Mayor Ronnie Maxwell gets a little support from his wife, Gale, on Tuesday night at the Nicholson Public Library as the votes are counted in the mayor's race.

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Wed Nov 04, 2009

FindLaw

The Constitutionality of Health Insurance Reform, Part II: Congressional Power

Although many key details remain to be negotiated, Congress appears poised to enact some substantial reform of American health care that will build on, rather than replace, our patchwork of government, private, and non-profit insurance.

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Mon Nov 02, 2009

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Nine charged in nearly $5 million timber scam

Nine men were arraigned Monday on federal charges they tricked a paper mill into paying $4.8 million for timber that was never delivered.

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Augusta Chronicle

A problem for peanuts

In a year when ample rainfall has made most farmers smile, all Trey Mobley needs for a successful peanut harvest is a little sunshine.

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Sat Oct 31, 2009

WDUN-AM Gainesville

Another delay for Jackson Co. road work

Construction on a Jackson County highway has been delayed for the third time this month.

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Thu Oct 29, 2009

The Times

Regions Bank branch in Gainesville to close

A Regions Bank branch in Gainesville is one of 121 Regions branches that will close early next year.

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Tue Oct 27, 2009

Athens Banner-Herald

Man says men robbed him in car

Two Jefferson men were arrested and charged with robbery in Athens on Friday afternoon, according to police and jail records.

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Sun Oct 25, 2009

Athens Banner-Herald

Clean-up crews keep eye on sky

Forecasters do not expect the Athens area to receive anything close to the almost 4 inches the area received Oct.

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Fri Oct 23, 2009

Athens Banner-Herald

Tiger Mountain Vineyards well worth the drive up 441

I left Athens as dark clouds threatened overhead, then dumped rain on me all the way up U.S. Highway 441 past Commerce.

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Wed Oct 21, 2009

Athens Banner-Herald

Local news, weather and Georgia Bulldogs Sports for Athens GA

Every week, Fowler Drive Elementary students peer through microscopes to look at cells or don protective goggles to study chemical reactions.

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Tue Oct 20, 2009

The Times

Cleanup day puts spotlight on Jefferson park's trees

After the recent flooding of Curry Creek Park in Jefferson, Thursday's park cleanup couldn't come at a better time.

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Mon Oct 19, 2009

Athens Banner-Herald

Area elections fired by unrest

Over the next couple of weeks, small-town residents will see candidates for municipal offices going door to door, handing out signs and generally giving their campaigns one last push before voting wraps up Nov.

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Sun Oct 18, 2009

The Times

This coming decade will be key in Jefferson

Find more elections coverage in our 2009 elections section. City Council District 4 Brian Mitsdarffer Age: 34 Personal: Wife, Gina, and daughter, Rayann Mitsdarffer, 5 Professional: Small business owner Government experience: None Why running: "Jefferson isn't just a city where I live, it's my home.

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Fri Oct 16, 2009

Athens Banner-Herald

Flooding rains expected again

Emergency management leaders are keeping a wary eye on already-full lakes and streams as another round of showers threatens Northeast Georgia with flooding rains for the second time this week.

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Wed Oct 14, 2009

The Times

Jefferson students get a wee taste of Scotland

He may not be from the South, but Riccardo Dei Rossi has fallen in love with two Southern favorites: fried chicken and mashed potatoes.

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Mon Oct 12, 2009

Athens Banner-Herald

Pendergrass woman killed in I-85 wreck

A 44-year-old Pendergrass woman died Monday after losing control of her sport utility vehicle on the Interstate 85 exit ramp that leads onto Dry Pond Road just north of Jefferson, according to troopers at the Georgia State Patrol's Gainesville post.

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Sun Oct 11, 2009

Athens Banner-Herald

Blueprint: Funding sought for Jackson shelter

Animal advocates in Jackson County long have complained that the community doesn't have a shelter for abandoned or stray dogs and cats, and now they have a plan to change that.

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Wed Oct 07, 2009

Athens Banner-Herald

Oconee County police blotter

The Oconee County Sheriff's Office reported the following incidents: Burglary: On Sept.

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