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CITY COUNCIL AND BOC MET TO DISCUSS TRAFFIC ON THE CITY SQUARE

Posted on May 14, 2024 by taxdogs

May 14, 2024 Most people had no idea there was a meeting about “traffic on the square” last night, but the City Council and the Board of Commissioners, along with the Sheriff met to discuss this ongoing problem.  Our sources … Continue reading →

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MAGISTRATE JUDGE TIM LAM DISMISSES DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CHARGES & ITS ALL ON VIDEO

Posted on May 11, 2024 by taxdogs

May 10, 2024 Tony Hanson with the Jackson Georgia Police Department was charged with Battery/ domestic violence in 2021. Magistrate Judge Timothy Lam dismissed said charge approximately 5 weeks later.  Judge Lam’s response was that Hanson wanted to remain a … Continue reading →

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MAGISTRATE FINES ARE AN INDICATION OF JUDGE TIM LAM NOT FULFILLING HIS DUTIES  

Posted on May 4, 2024 by taxdogs

May 3, 2024 The Commissioners have repeatedly made reference to the Magistrate Judge not assessing fines for the code infractions that come before his court.  This issue was brought up at the recent candidate forum and current Magistrate Tim Lam … Continue reading →

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WHAT IS THE MILLAGE RATE IN JASPER COUNTY?

Posted on April 20, 2024 by taxdogs

April 20, 2024 So most of you have seen your new VALUE assessment on your property. This is NOT your tax bill, but the “estimated tax figure” at the bottom of the assessment is what your tax bill will be … Continue reading →

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A REGIONAL TRANSIT SERVICE CONNECTING COUNTIES WITH WORKFORCE TRANSPORTATION

Posted on March 30, 2024 by taxdogs

March 30, 2024 The first time anyone mentioned seeing this survey in Jasper County was yesterday, and it was forwarded to TWG. There are only 2 days left to voice your opinion. Don’t hesitate to add your comments! Click the quick … Continue reading →

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SHORT TERM RENTALS—BOC DISCUSSION OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE

Posted on March 14, 2024 by taxdogs

March 14, 2024 Last night there were 3 citizens at the meeting along with someone from the paper, all five (5) commissioners, and two (2) attorneys.  They were asked by a citizen when they walked in if the county was … Continue reading →

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THE VOTING SCHEDULE AND WHAT’S BEING VOTED ON IN 2024

Posted on February 24, 2024 by taxdogs

February 24, 2024 There are so many different voting days and issues this year, and they are NOT all at the same time or on the same ballot.  Please print this out and save it. Feb 19 – March 8 … Continue reading →

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CONCERNS ABOUT PRIVATIZING THE LANDFILL

Posted on February 23, 2024 by taxdogs

February 23, 2024 There will be a public hearing Monday, February 26, 2024 at 6:00pm held by the BOC concerning the privatization of our county landfill.  Remember, our landfill can ONLY take C&D waste, so household garbage is not under … Continue reading →

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THERE IS NO SHORTAGE OF ANIMAL CRUELTY & ABUSE IN JASPER COUNTY

Posted on February 12, 2024 by taxdogs

February 11, 2024 Animal abuse and cruelty are nothing new in Jasper County, and TWG has reported on many instances of both over the years.  However, there is one particular person in Jasper County that has been a repeat offender … Continue reading →

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ARE THE COMMISSIONERS CONSIDERING PRIVATIZING THE LANDFILL?

Posted on February 7, 2024 by taxdogs

February 7, 2024 If you weren’t at the 2/5/24 BOC meeting, you may have missed the last item on the agenda–Landfill Operations Options. Commissioner Henry brought up that “they” the BOC, or at least he and Don Jernigan acted liked they … Continue reading →

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