Death row case raises questions about credibility

WASHINGTON: Many of the hundreds of thousands of people calling for clemency for a death row inmate in Jackson, Georgia, were doing so because of their opposition to the death penalty, not because of any new evidence that cleared convicted police killer Troy Davis, according to the prosecutor who led the case 20 years ago.
http://straightfurrow.farmonline.co.nz/news/world/world/general/death-row-case-raises-questions-about-credibility/2300294.aspx

Published: Tue, 22 May 2012 06:22:19 -0700

MGTC president named CGTC interim

Dr. Ivan Allen, president of Middle Georgia Technical College in Warner Robins, will serve as interim president of Central Georgia Technical College beginning June 1.
http://unionrecorder.com/local/x234167475/MGTC-president-named-CGTC-interim

Published: Wed, 23 May 2012 14:14:50 -0700

An Important Atlanta Airport Transportation Notice From Hennessy Transportation

Hennessy Transportation Inc., a leading global transportation company based in Atlanta, Georgia, has posted an announcement on its website for Atlanta Airport Transportation passengers traveling in or out of the newly expanded Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport. Concerned that travelers may not be aware of new rulings and regulations; as a public service the firm has posted these new ...
http://news.yahoo.com/important-atlanta-airport-transportation-notice-hennessy-transportation-070516857.html

Published: Thu, 24 May 2012 00:13:19 -0700

East Jackson senior awarded scholarship

Jackson EMC recently awarded James Pitcher, an East Jackson County Comprehensive High School senior, a 2012 A.T. Sharpton Scholarship. Pitcher was one of five recipients selected from nearly 300 applications. The A.T.
http://onlineathens.com/k-12-schools/2012-05-20/east-jackson-senior-awarded-scholarship

Published: Sun, 20 May 2012 16:39:10 -0700

Max Allen to run for BOC District 2 seat

Allen is a longtime resident of Jackson County, married to Fran Hilley Allen for the past 17 years. She is a teacher of the gifted at West Jackson Intermediate School. Allen has one daughter, Caroline Adams, a student at North Georgia State College and University.
http://www.commercenewstoday.com/archives/6344-Max-Allen-to-run-for-BOC-District-2-seat.html

Published: Wed, 23 May 2012 15:55:41 -0700

Jackson group home burglarized

A group home for residents living with HIV and AIDS is out thousands of dollars after being ripped-off by burglars last Saturday night.
http://www.wlbt.com/story/18610712/jackson-group-home-burglarized

Published: Wed, 23 May 2012 20:27:43 -0700

Burglars target older residents in NE Jackson neighborhood

Some homeowners in northeast Jackson say their homes have been repeatedly burglarized. These residents live in the 200 block of Southbrook Drive, just east of Old Canton Road, off Melrose Drive.
http://www.wlbt.com/story/18609764/burglars-target-older-residents-in-ne-jackson-neighborhood

Published: Wed, 23 May 2012 17:12:43 -0700

Three in custody in Bloom Street murder

Three men are in custody and charged in a Wednesday morning homicide in Jackson.
http://www.wlbt.com/story/18605233/bloom-street-murder-investigation

Published: Wed, 23 May 2012 09:57:43 -0700

Loper

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http://www.clarkecountydemocrat.com/news/2012-05-24/Obituaries/Loper.html

Published: Wed, 23 May 2012 12:55:31 -0700

Bicknell racks up endorsements in congressional race

Jackson County Commission Chairman Hunter Bicknell's congressional campaign announced dozens of endorsements Friday.
http://onlineathens.com/local-news/2012-05-18/bicknell-racks-endorsements-congressional-race

Published: Fri, 18 May 2012 11:22:53 -0700