(JEFFERSON, Ga. July 18, 2018)—The Good Samaritan Health Center of Gwinnett was awarded a $5,000 grant through a nomination by Jackson EMC to the CoBank Sharing Success Program. The grant will assist the Norcross-based nonprofit with purchasing …

Dear Member: Official notice is hereby given that the 2018 meeting of the members of Jackson Electric Membership Corporation will be held at the headquarters in Jefferson, Ga., on Thursday, September 27, 2018. Registration will begin at …

If you’re making plans for new landscaping — perhaps even a new deck — make sure you call 811 before you dig. Underground utilities, such as buried gas, water and electric lines, can be a shovel thrust away from turning your weekend plans for new …

In the electric utility industry, it’s not unusual to read headlines like these from around the country: “Raccoons cause weekend power outage” “Snake causes widespread power outage” And, “Squirrel knocks out power to thousands” You …

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul has a long history of helping people in need. Founded in Paris in 1833, the society now spans more than 130 countries and all 50 states in the United States. In North and Central Georgia, there are 71 chapters, …

"My family has been enjoying this desert since the early 1980s. With the recipe making two pies, it’s great for large gatherings so there is plenty for all. It freezes easily so you can make ahead, or just save one for a future occasion. …