The Jackson Herald

2 days ago | mainstreetnews.com | Tim Henderson

Like many moderate-income workers, public school teachers Julia and Scott Whitnall didn’t think they’d become homeowners in their early 30s. Especially in California. “We never felt homeownership was in our cards. But we did it!” Julia Whitnall said. “We’re extremely happy.”The couple moved May 16 to a $509,000 two-bedroom house in Ripon, east of San Francisco in the Central Valley region. It wasn’t easy.

2 days ago | mainstreetnews.com | Morgan Ervin

In an emotional appeal to the Winder City Council, representatives for D.R. Horton and the Margaret Martin Robinson Trust said Tuesday that the city's failure to follow through on zoning commitments has left them with land of diminished value, stalling development and placing emotional strain on a family with deep ties to the community. The dispute centers on a 146.87-acre parcel at 982 City Pond Road.

1 week ago | mainstreetnews.com | Mike Buffington

There have been multiple technological revolutions throughout human history. It began from the era of humans developing stable agriculture and tools, to the science and knowledge revolutions of the 15th and 16th centuries (including the printing press), to the industrial revolution of the 1800s and early 1900s. In our own era we’ve seen huge advancements in science (men on the moon, life-altering health care).

1 week ago | mainstreetnews.com | Ben Munro

The Braselton Arts Council sought to create a space where creativity could intersect with community. That will happen later this month when 30-plus artists spread out on the second floor at Braselton’s 1904 Building where art enthusiasts will roam as the creators go about their craft.

1 week ago | mainstreetnews.com | Angela Gary

Banks County Sheriff Carlton Speed has responded to the recent questions about his residency that have resurfaced and said it is based on a "personal vendetta.""I feel it is important to bring to your attention the troubling unrest that surrounds my office as your sheriff," Sheriff Speed stated. "This turmoil is driven primarily by the current chairman of the Banks County Commission and a disgruntled former representative, Dan Gasaway.