• Child Molestation Charges at the Bright Beginnings Pre-School

    From: Chief Joseph Wirthman Subject: Press Release After receiving information of possible Child Molestation at the Bright Beginnings Pre-School, the Investigations Division at Jefferson Police Department, with assistance from The Tree House and Jackson County DFACS, started an investigation. Arrested during this investigation was Alexander Tredway, 18yrs of age. There are two known victims at […]

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  • Foundation Approves Grant to Expand Preschool at Blue Ridge

    Early childhood education in Jackson County Public Schools, NC will soon take a big step forward thanks to a $115,240 grant from the Blue Ridge School Education Foundation (BRSEF). The funding will cover the startup costs for an additional preschool classroom at Blue Ridge School in Cashiers. “We have long recognized the importance of early […]

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  • Hwy 332 Bridge Replacement

    Subject: Notice of Road Closure SR332 Bridge over I-85 Project: Pl 0013545 County: Jackson County Georgia Department of Transportation Project Pl 0013545 includes the replacement of the bridge on SR 332 over Interstate 85 in Jackson County, Georgia. The existing bridge will be replaced by a new bridge within the limits of the existing bridge. […]

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  • Giving Thanks From Fetch Your News

    We here at Fetch Your News hope you all had a Happy Thanksgiving! We all have so many things to be thankful for this year; one of them being how thankful we are for the support and following of the community! We hope you aren’t too stuffed for this weekend’s festivities that can be found […]

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  • FBI Seeking Individual Who May Have Information Regarding the Identity of a Child Sexual Assault Victim

    The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is seeking the public’s assistance with obtaining identifying information regarding an unknown male who may have critical information pertaining to the identity of a child victim in an ongoing sexual exploitation investigation.  Photographs and an informational poster depicting the unknown individual, known only as John Doe 45, are being disseminated to the public. Initial video of the […]

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  • Child Molester Sentenced to 100 Years in Prison

    In October of 2019 Commerce PD arrested Steven Blackmon in reference to a child molestation that occurred at his home located in the city of Commerce. This began an investigation that led to the uncovering of several more children Blackmon victimized in Commerce. We are proud to announce that this week Steven Michael Blackmon was […]

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  • Update on Deputy Lena Marshall

    UPDATE “As Sheriff, and on behalf of the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, it is with a heavy heart that I advise you all that we lost Deputy Lena Marshall around 3:50 pm today. Once arrangments have been made, we will provide that information. Please respect the privacy of Deputy Marshall’s family at this difficult time.” […]

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  • GBI Investigating an Officer Involved Shooting

    11/7/2021 Update The deceased woman has been identified as Jessica Worsham, age 43, of Hoschton, GA. ORIGINAL NEWS RELEASE Jackson County, GA (November 6, 2021) – The GBI is investigating an officer involved shooting that happened in Jackson County, GA.  One woman has died in the incident.  One Jackson County deputy is critically injured.  The Jackson County Sheriff’s […]

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  • Jefferson Police Department Receives First Place Award

    At the 2020-2021 Governor’s Office of Highway Safety “Governor’s Challenge” awards ceremony that was held last Friday in Macon, Georgia your Jefferson Police Department was recognized with a 1st Place award. We were recognized by the GOHS as the agency that promotes the best Speed Awareness in the entire State. This is based off of […]

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  • Commissioner King statement on Jim Beck sentencing

    COMMISSIONER KING STATEMENT ON JIM BECK SENTENCING ATLANTA – Today, Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John F. King released the following statement in response to the sentencing of former Commissioner Jim Beck: “In July, Jim Beck was found guilty of stealing over $2 million in GUA funds by a group of twelve of his peers. Today, […]

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