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Vest takes oath as Valley Head mayor
Contributed Photo DeKalb County Probate Judge Ronnie Osborn administered the oath of office Monday for Valley Head's first female mayor, Karen Vest. Valley Head's first female mayor, Karen Vest, took the oath of…
Buckner wins re-election in Primary
A.J. Buckner wins Jackson County Commission District 3 election with 4,108 votes. Danielle W. Kirkland Voters re-elected A.J. Buckner to Jackson County Commission District 3 in the Primary Election held Tuesday,…
Speaking up
Albertville school leaders, teachers seek help for English learners By MIRANDA HUMPHREY Albertville City Schools. Albertville Kindergarten and Pre-K teacher Claudia Onofre shared her journey as an English Learner in Albertville…
Aderholt: Funding secured
Staff Reports news@times-journal.com U.S. Rep. Robert Adherholt says he’s secured $42 milliion in funding for projects in appropriations bills up for a vote by the House this week. It includes $1…
Buckner wins re-election in Primary
Danielle W. Kirkland Voters re-elected A.J. Buckner to Jackson County Commission District 3 in the Primary Election held Tuesday, March 5. Buckner will face no Democratic opponent in November’s General Election. …
Lyles, Hiett, Darwin win; Rhodes, Harris face runoff
Story by Donna Thornton • donna@southerntorch.com The DeKalb County Schools’ leadership remains unchanged after the Republican primary vote Tuesday, with Superintendent Wayne Lyles, District 3 board member Carol Hiett, and District…
DeKalb BOE hears about legislation
Story by Donna Thornton donna@southerntorch.com The DeKalb County Board of Education dealt with bids and personnel actions during its regular meeting Thursday, and heard an update on the legislative session during…