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Updated: Jefferson considers 4-day school week

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Angela Gary
Wednesday, March 17. 2010
Updated: 4 minutes ago
Jefferson school officials are considering a number of additional cuts, including the possibility of moving to a 4-day school week schedule.

The system is concerned that the financial downturn will continue to hammer the system’s budget through the next two school years. For FY2012, federal stimulus money will not longer be available. This ... [Full Story »]
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Column: School system priorities bassackward

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JacksonHeraldTODAY
Wednesday, March 17. 2010
Just when I thought I couldn’t be shocked any more by government officials, I am.
Last week, Jackson County ... [Full Story »]
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OPINION: Confessions of a ‘pursaholic’

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MadisonJournalTODAY
Thursday, March 18. 2010
OK, I’m going to come clean about a facet of my personality that anyone who knows me well is already familiar with ... [Full Story »]
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Authority to collect fees on undeveloped lots in subdivisions

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BraseltonNewsTODAY
Wednesday, March 17. 2010
More than 400 owners of developed but un-built-upon lots in subdivisions like Traditions of Braselton will soon face ... [Full Story »]
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Families: Fire victims paid to live in building

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CommerceNewsTODAY
Wednesday, March 17. 2010
Family members of the two people injured Sunday when a downtown building burned said the victims were living there ... [Full Story »]
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Adventure in Augusta: Explore city by plane, boat or on foot

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BanksNewsTODAY
Wednesday, March 17. 2010
BY SHERRY LEWIS

When most of us think about Augusta, golf comes to our mind. Since spending a weekend in ... [Full Story »]
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Colonial Market Faire set at Ft. Yargo

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BarrowJournal
Thursday, March 18. 2010
Fort Yargo State Park, Winder, will hold its Colonial Market Faire on Saturday and Sunday, March 20-21, from 9 a.m. ... [Full Story »]
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Serving up victories

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Thursday, March 18. 2010
MCHS moves to 4-0 in 8-AAAA North action



The Madison County boys’ tennis team nabbed another victory in its ... [Full Story »]
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Clarence Parr

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MainStreetNewsOBITS
Thursday, March 18. 2010
MAYSVILLE – Clarence Parr, 69, died Wednesday, March 17, 2010, at Athens Regional Medical Center in Athens.

Born ... [Full Story »]
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Recent Comments from Top Stories

anon about Jackson County BOE axes positions, programs
Thu, 11.03.2010 17:23
This is really sad...where is all the money going? How about an audit and how about these high paid politians taking pay cuts to help fund our schools. Kids are already paying the price for the [...]
Mike about Jackson County BOE axes positions, programs
Sun, 28.02.2010 19:39
Give it a rest, already! Like Obama is all pure...HAHAHAAA! A LOT more money is spent on "entitlemen ts" than the military. Look it up.
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