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New annex welcome addition to courthouse
By Barry H. Hendrix
      The new $3.56 million annex to the Clarke County Courthouse was officially opened Monday morning. The annex features two new courtrooms, chambers and offices for two circuit judges, a new office for the county commission chairman and an extra office as well as space that can be developed in the fu...
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Annual donation made
      The Jackson Kiwanis Club is in the process of making its annual donations to area organizations. Tuesday, Clarke County Association for Retarded Citizens (CCARC) Director Graham Braswell (left) was the special guest at the
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E-911 board doesn't take criticism lightly
By Barry H. Hendrix
      Members of the Clarke County E-911 board responded Monday morning to a critical commentary by Ivey Griffin, owner of WJDB-FM radio regarding the system. Commissioner Paul Bradford described Griffin's commentary as "theatrical….He doesn't outand out lie, but he doesn't tell the truth either...
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New organization will focus on rescue of unwanted pets
By Evan Carden SA Editor
      A new volunteer organization is currently being formed that will focus on the rescue and placement of abandoned and unwanted pets.
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Coffee lovers now have a place to go in Jackson
By Evan Carden SA Editor
      With the opening of HeBrews 2, there is now a place in Jackson for those who love specialty coffee shops. A grand opening was conducted Monday, July 9. The business is located in the old Subway building near the intersection of College Avenue and Highway 43. It is owned and operated by the Rev. E...
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Teacher/student absences create problems for BOE
By Ellen Williams SA Reporter
      The Washington County Board of Education and the principals of the eight county schools held a grueling work session on June 6, which lasted from 9 a.m. until 3:15 p.m. There were many concerns expressed by both the board and principals.
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Cuts hair for 'Locks of Love'
      April Vollmer, of St. Louis, Mo., recently had her hair cut at Cute Cuts and Curl in St. Stephens for the purpose of donating it to Locks of Love, a program that provides wigs for cancer patients. She is the daughter of Rachel Vollmer of St.
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County looks at new property values
By Ellen Williams SA Reporter
      The Washington County Commission met in regular session on July 9 with a varied agenda. The most discussed item was dealt with the sale of a 5.5064 acres on county property at Cricket Hill. Robert Morris, who for several months has been in negotiation with the commission to purchase the property ...
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Sen. Sessions urges USDA to release special funds to assist state's farmers
      In recent letters to the Secretary of Agriculture and key members of the House and Senate Appropriations committees, U.S. Sen. Jeff Sessions (RAL) urged that special discretionary funds at the United States Department of Agriculture be released to aid farmers and ranchers suffering from a record b...
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Chatom's July 4th fireworks
Photos by Bruce Hansen
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