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Smith Takes Over As Gainesboro Police Chief

Michael Smith taking over as Gainesboro Police Chief following the retirement of his mentor, Chief Michael Head. Smith said he has worked in law enforcement for 31 years, 18 of them with the Gainesboro Police Department. He said he believes he has a headstart given that he is familiar with the department and the community. He said he was deeply ... Read More »

Jackson Partnership Battling Substance Abuse Thursday

A Recovery and Prevention Celebration will showcase resources available to Jackson County residents Thursday night to fight substance abuse. The Jackson County Prevention Partnership hosting the event at Gainesboro’s Bridge Church. Power of Putnam Project Director Nora Anderson said in rural counties, people often have to travel to find resources like these, or simply do not know they exist. She ... Read More »

Gainesboro Board Wants Clean Up Done On Park, Entry

Gainesboro wants to launch a beautification project meant to clean up common areas and the community’s entryways. Gainesboro Mayor Lloyd Williams said the upper and lower sections of City Park and the gateway to the city are the top priorities. He said the gateway is the first thing people see when they enter Gainesboro, so its appearance gives visitors a ... Read More »

Two Gainesboro Streets Becoming One-Ways To Ease Flow

Gainesboro Aldermen voted to make Quarles Avenue and Maple Street parallel one-way streets to ease traffic flow. At February’s meeting, the Board decided to seek advice from MTAS representatives about how to best help traffic move safely and efficiently through the area. The city had voted to make Quarles Avenue one-way, but MTAS suggested Maple Street flow parallel in the ... Read More »

New Gainesboro Business Collective To Unite Businesses

Gainesboro’s new Small Business Collective wants to unite local businesses and facilitate economic growth in Jackson County. Local Business Owner Kara Smith said the organization will operate parallel to the Gainesboro/Jackson County Chamber of Commerce. She said the collective will facilitate short-term tourist rentals, advertise for businesses, and build a cohesive network between all Gainesboro businesses. “It’s very, very important ... Read More »

Bids In For Gainesboro Sidewalk Project, City Park Mulch

Bids are in for a pair of projects in downtown Gainesboro designed to create cosmetic improvement and comfort for pedestrians. Sidewalk installation on East Montpelier Avenue across from City Park will see a 50-foot stretch of road gain ADA-compliant sidewalks. Council Member Nancy Pruett said the street located behind the new Gainesboro Modern Museum is the perfect prospect for more ... Read More »

Vargas: Amazing To See Gainesboro Square Busy & Full

The rebirth of Gainesboro’s downtown a result, in part, in the change of mindset that followed the COVID shutdown. That according to Jackson County Chamber Of Commerce Director Hope Vargas. The news of a possible boutique hotel last month follows the opening of new restaurants and shops on the once vacant square. “I think people really started thinking a little ... Read More »

Gainesboro Vote To Advertise For Snow Plow And Salt Spreader

Joining other local governments needing to upgrade their winter fleet, Gainesboro Alderman will advertise for a snow plow and a salt spreader. Alderman Ricky Head said he received numerous phone calls from the community asking why there was not more of an effort to get roads cleared when they were iced over. “We don’t have any means at all to ... Read More »

Gainesboro Alderman Vote To Make Quarles Drive One-Way

The Gainesboro Alderman voted Thursday night to make Quarles Avenue a one-way street after concerns about drivers speeding on the narrow road. Quarles Avenue resident Jackie Jenkins said he believes drivers have found that the small, residential street cuts down on the time it takes to get to Gainesboro Elementary School. Jenkins said the increased traffic has made the street ... Read More »

Gainesboro To Renew Enforcement Efforts On Junk Vehicle Ordinance

Gainesboro will begin stronger enforcement of an old vehicle ordinance due to complaints from the public. Alderwoman Nancy Pruett said the ordinance prohibits vehicles without up-to-date license plates from being left on public streets. She said there are several junk cars parked along public roads that will be dealt with. “We’re just trying to clean up our little town and ... Read More »