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{{short description|Newspaper in Jefferson County, Georgia, U.S.}} |
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'''''The Jackson Herald''''' is a local American Newspaper in [[Jefferson County, Georgia|Jefferson County,]] Georgia. It is published once a week, on Wednesdays and it is currently owned by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. This local newspaper's content includes local news, sports and events.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mondotimes.com/1/world/us/10/599/1694|title=Jackson Herald|last=|first=|date=|website=MondoTimes.com|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=April 20, 2019}}</ref> |
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| founder = Herman Buffington |
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'''''The Jackson Herald''''' is a local newspaper in [[Jackson County, Georgia|Jackson County]], Georgia, United States. It is published once a week, on Wednesdays, and is owned by [[MainStreet Newspapers]], Inc. Its contents includes local news, sports and events.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mondotimes.com/1/world/us/10/599/1694|title=Jackson Herald|website=MondoTimes.com|access-date=April 20, 2019}}</ref> |
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== History == |
== History == |
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The paper began as the Forest News, founded in 1875, published by the Jackson County Publishing Company. It was renamed to the Jackson Herald in 1886.<ref name=nrhpdoc-Jefferson>{{cite web|url={{NRHP url|id=03000137}}|title=National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Jefferson Historic District |publisher=[[National Park Service]]|author=Holly L. Anderson |date=February 4, 2003 |access-date=May 8, 2019}} With {{NRHP url|id=03000137|photos=y|title=accompanying 86 photos (a photo of the building is number 8)}}</ref> In 1891 ''The Jackson Herald'' was sold to J.J. Holder for $3000; the old ownership had been "somewhat unfriendly" to the [[Farmers' Alliance]], the new ownership was expected to be friendly towards the Alliance.<ref name="HeraldSold">{{cite news |title=The Jackson Herald Sold |publisher=The Atlanta Journal-Constitution |date=2 July 1891}}</ref> |
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=== Origin === |
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The ''Jackson Herald'' is one of the several newspapers owned by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc., which is a family owned newspaper company in [[Northeast Georgia]].The newspaper was purchased by Herman Buffington 1965. Mr. Buffington served as the newspaper's publisher whiles his wife, Helen Buffington, was the editor.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.jacksonheraldtoday.com/pages/history-part3.html|title=MainStreetNews History|last=Buffington|first=Hellen|date=|website=JacksonHeraldTODAY.com|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=April 30, 2019}}</ref> Since they were only two-man team, both had to do all the tasks required to deliver a good quality newspaper. After years of being in the business, the Buffington's were famous for using the newspaper as a tool to eradicate the prevalent corruption and organized crime in Jefferson County.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/atlanta/obituary.aspx?n=herman-buffington&pid=171718246&fhid=5638|title=Herman Buffington|last=|first=|date=July 14, 2014|website=The Atlanta Journal-Constitution|via=Legacy.com|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=April 29, 2019}}</ref> |
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The Jackson Herald Building, on Lee St. in Jefferson, was built around 1925. It is listed on the [[National Register of Historic Places]] as a [[contributing building]] in the [[Jefferson Historic District (Jefferson, Georgia)|Jefferson Historic District]].<ref name=nrhpdoc-Jefferson/> |
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Mr. and Mrs. [[John N. Holder]], were given the Herald by Holder's father, the owner of [[Holder Plantation]] near to Jefferson, the county seat, as a wedding present.<ref name="CarterNewspapering"/> The couple ran the paper together for many years; Mrs. Holder wrote the social column.<ref name="CarterNewspapering">{{cite news |last1=Carter |first1=Carolyn |title=John N. Holders Review 54 Years of Newspapering |publisher=The Atlanta Journal-Constitution |date=28 January 1945}}</ref> Holder "was Speaker of the Georgia House of Representatives twice and for many years chairman of the State Highway Board. Holder was also editor and publisher of The Jackson Herald for almost seventy years."<ref name=cofc>{{Cite web |url=http://www.jacksoncountyga.com/History.914.0.html |title=the Jackson County's Chamber of Commerce website's History page |access-date=2019-05-12 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190508184916/http://www.jacksoncountyga.com/History.914.0.html |archive-date=2019-05-08 |url-status=live }}</ref> He was a five-time candidate for Governor of the state.<ref name=countyplan>{{Cite web |url=https://www.jacksoncountygov.com/DocumentCenter/View/405/Historic-Resources-PDF |title=this Jackson County planning review of its historic resources |access-date=2019-05-12 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190508180332/https://www.jacksoncountygov.com/DocumentCenter/View/405/Historic-Resources-PDF |archive-date=2019-05-08 |url-status=live }}</ref> |
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===Recently=== |
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In 2019 ''The Jackson Herald'' is one of several newspapers owned by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc., which is a family owned newspaper company in [[Northeast Georgia]].<ref name=plan>{{cite web |url=https://www.jacksoncountygov.com/DocumentCenter/View/405/Historic-Resources-PDF |title=Historic Resources, Jackson County Comprehensive Plan, Community Assessment, Technical Appendix |access-date=May 8, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190508180332/https://www.jacksoncountygov.com/DocumentCenter/View/405/Historic-Resources-PDF |archive-date=May 8, 2019 |url-status=live |df=mdy-all }}</ref> |
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The newspaper was purchased by Herman Buffington in 1965. Mr. Buffington served as the newspaper's publisher while his wife, Helen Buffington, was the editor.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.jacksonheraldtoday.com/pages/history-part3.html|title=MainStreetNews History|last=Buffington|first=Hellen|website=JacksonHeraldTODAY.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190416220707/http://www.jacksonheraldtoday.com/pages/history-part3.html|archive-date=April 16, 2019|url-status=live|access-date=April 30, 2019|df=mdy-all}}</ref> They were the entire staff; they performed all of the tasks of delivering a newspaper. The Buffington's were in the business for years and famous for using the newspaper as a tool to eradicate the prevalent corruption and organized crime in Jefferson County.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/atlanta/obituary.aspx?n=herman-buffington&pid=171718246&fhid=5638|title=Herman Buffington|date=July 14, 2014|website=The Atlanta Journal-Constitution|via=Legacy.com|access-date=April 29, 2019}}</ref> |
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The first edition was printed on July 21, 1965, containing only ten pages. In later years, the newspaper's circulation trended upward.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.jacksonheraldtoday.com/pages/history-part3.html|title=MainStreetNews - History|last=Buffington|first=Helen|website=JacksonHeraldToday.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190416220707/http://www.jacksonheraldtoday.com/pages/history-part3.html|archive-date=April 16, 2019|url-status=live|access-date=April 30, 2019|df=mdy-all}}</ref> |
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In 1968, Mr. Buffington inaugurated ''The Banks County News'' in Homer County, and in 1987, he purchased the ''Commerce News''. He then proceeded to purchase ''The Madison County Journal'' in 1997. Mr. Buffington then merged all the newspapers under the name MainStreet Newspapers, Inc''.''<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.commercenewstoday.com/archives/8887-Herman-Buffington,-patriarch-of-MainStreet-Newspapers,-dies.html|title=Herman Buffington, Patriarch of MainStreet Newspapers, dies|date=July 16, 2014|website=CommerceNewsTODAY.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190416220706/http://www.commercenewstoday.com/archives/8887-Herman-Buffington,-patriarch-of-MainStreet-Newspapers,-dies.html|archive-date=April 16, 2019|url-status=live|access-date=April 30, 2019|df=mdy-all}}</ref> |
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On 1 January 2017, ''the Commerce News'' was assimilated into ''the Jackson Herald'' to create a single paper.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mondotimes.com/1/world/us/10/599/1694|title=Jackson Herald|website=MondoTimes.com|access-date=April 30, 2019}}</ref> |
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== Herman Abner Buffington == |
== Herman Abner Buffington == |
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Herman Abner Buffington ( May 7, 1926 |
Herman Abner Buffington ( May 7, 1926 – July 13, 2014) was a popular newspaper reporter in Georgia and a highly decorated World War II Combat Veteran. He was born in the town of Rome, [[Floyd County, Georgia]] to the late Abner Curenius and Essie Green Buffington.<ref name="MadisonJournalTODAY">{{Cite news|url=http://www.madisonjournaltoday.com/archives/7054-Herman-Buffington-passes-away;-newspaperman-was-decorated-WWII-veteran.html|title=Herman Buffington passes away; newspaperman decorated WWII Veteran|date=July 16, 2014|work=MadisonJournalTODAY|access-date=April 30, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190430204412/http://www.madisonjournaltoday.com/archives/7054-Herman-Buffington-passes-away;-newspaperman-was-decorated-WWII-veteran.html|archive-date=April 30, 2019|url-status=live|df=mdy-all}}</ref> |
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Before entering the newspaper business, Mr.Buffington already had already created a legacy in the United |
Before entering the newspaper business, Mr. Buffington already had already created a legacy in the United States [[World War II|WWII]] Army. He first joined the US Army in August 1944 and was stationed in the [[96th Sustainment Brigade (United States)|96th Infantry Division]], which primarily focused on the Pacific Theater. His service to this country earned him numerous awards including the Bronze Star, the Purple Heart, the Asiatic-Pacific Theater Ribbon, the Philippine Independence Ribbon, the Good Conduct Medal, the Victory Ribbon and three overseas service bars.<ref name="MadisonJournalTODAY"/> |
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After returning to the United States, he met Helen Toles and they soon got married 1949. Mr.Buffington used |
After returning to the United States, he met Helen Toles and they soon got married 1949. Mr. Buffington used the GI Bill as an opportunity to enroll in the Carrol Lynn School of Business and the [[Rome, Georgia|Rome]] branch of the University of Georgia. After his graduation, he worked for [[Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company|Vic's Goodyear Tire]], Bradshaw Tire Company, the Celanese Cooperation and Peppered Mfg Company.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.madisonjournaltoday.com/archives/7054-Herman-Buffington-passes-away;-newspaperman-was-decorated-WWII-veteran.html|title=Herman Buffington passes away; newspaperman was a decorated WWII veteran|work=The Madison Journal TODAY|access-date=April 30, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190430204412/http://www.madisonjournaltoday.com/archives/7054-Herman-Buffington-passes-away;-newspaperman-was-decorated-WWII-veteran.html|archive-date=April 30, 2019|url-status=live|df=mdy-all}}</ref> |
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His first real Job in Journalism was with the Summerville News in [[Northwest Georgia (U.S.)|Northwest Georgia |
His first real Job in Journalism was with ''the Summerville News'' in [[Northwest Georgia (U.S.)|Northwest Georgia]], where he worked alongside his wife as an advertising and circulation director. Subsequently, after working for ''The Summerville News'', he launched MainStreetNewspapers Inc. and served as the director of the Georgia Press association (1982–1985). |
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Due to his deteriorating health, he was later forced to retire from the newspaper business. Mr. Buffington still retained his presidential position even though his sons took over the daily operations of the company<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.madisonjournaltoday.com/archives/7054-Herman-Buffington-passes-away;-newspaperman-was-decorated-WWII-veteran.html|title=Herman Buffington passes away; newspaperman was decoration WWII veteran |
Due to his deteriorating health, he was later forced to retire from the newspaper business. Mr. Buffington still retained his presidential position even though his sons took over the daily operations of the company.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.madisonjournaltoday.com/archives/7054-Herman-Buffington-passes-away;-newspaperman-was-decorated-WWII-veteran.html|title=Herman Buffington passes away; newspaperman was decoration WWII veteran|date=July 14, 2014|work=The Madison Journal TODAY|access-date=April 30, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190430204412/http://www.madisonjournaltoday.com/archives/7054-Herman-Buffington-passes-away;-newspaperman-was-decorated-WWII-veteran.html|archive-date=April 30, 2019|url-status=live|df=mdy-all}}</ref> |
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== Coverage == |
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The Jackson Herald covers [[Jackson County, Georgia|Jackson County]]. Which includes the towns of [[Jefferson, Georgia|Jefferson]], [[Commerce, Georgia|Commerce]], [[Pendergrass, Georgia|Pendergrass]], [[Nicholson, Georgia|Nicholson]], [[Maysville, Georgia|Maysville]], [[Arcade, Georgia|Arcade]] and [[Talmo, Georgia|Talmo]] in Georgia.<ref>{{Cite news |
''The Jackson Herald'' covers [[Jackson County, Georgia|Jackson County]]. Which includes the towns of [[Jefferson, Georgia|Jefferson]], [[Commerce, Georgia|Commerce]], [[Pendergrass, Georgia|Pendergrass]], [[Nicholson, Georgia|Nicholson]], [[Maysville, Georgia|Maysville]], [[Arcade, Georgia|Arcade]] and [[Talmo, Georgia|Talmo]] in Georgia.<ref>{{Cite news|title=MainStreetNewspapers 2019 Advertising Rates|date=January 1, 2019|work=MainStreetNewspapers|publisher=MainStreetNews Advertising Department}}</ref> The Newspaper currently has a circulation estimate of 7,446 copies. It is published once a week, on Wednesday. |
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== Awards == |
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|1968<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.jacksonheraldtoday.com/pages/history-part3.html|title=MainStreetNews-History|last=Buffington|first=Helen |
|1968<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.jacksonheraldtoday.com/pages/history-part3.html|title=MainStreetNews-History|last=Buffington|first=Helen|website=JacksonHeraldTODAY.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190416220707/http://www.jacksonheraldtoday.com/pages/history-part3.html|archive-date=April 16, 2019|url-status=live|access-date=April 30, 2019|df=mdy-all}}</ref> |
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|2012<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.mainstreetnews.com/archives/24764-Braselton-News-wins-four-awards-from-press-association.html|title=Braselton News wins four awards from press association |
|2012<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.mainstreetnews.com/archives/24764-Braselton-News-wins-four-awards-from-press-association.html|title=Braselton News wins four awards from press association|date=July 12, 2012|website=MainStreetNews.com|via=BraseltonNewsTODAY.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190416222652/http://www.mainstreetnews.com/archives/24764-Braselton-News-wins-four-awards-from-press-association.html|archive-date=April 16, 2019|url-status=live|access-date=April 30, 2019|df=mdy-all}}</ref> |
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|2017<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.madisonjournaltoday.com/archives/9052-Newspaper-honored-by-GPA.html|title=Newspaper Honored by GPA|date=June 21, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190416222651/http://www.madisonjournaltoday.com/archives/9052-Newspaper-honored-by-GPA.html|archive-date=April 16, 2019|url-status=live|access-date=April 20, 2019|df=mdy-all}}</ref> |
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== See also == |
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| "Jackson County's Legal Organ" | |
| Type | Weekly Newspaper |
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| Format | Printed & E-version |
| Owner(s) | MainStreet Newspapers, Inc |
| Founder(s) | Herman Buffington |
| Publisher | Mike Buffington |
| Founded | July 21, 1875; 144 years ago |
| Language | English |
| Headquarters | 33 Lee St.Jefferson, GA 30549 |
| Country | United States |
| Circulation | 4,781 (as of 2013)[1] |
| Sister newspapers | MainStreetNewsSports MainStreetNewsOrbits BarrowJournal BraseltonNewsTODAY BanksNewsTODAY CommerceNewsTODAY MadisonJournalTODAY |
| OCLC number | 19638930 |
| Website | jacksonheraldtoday |
The Jackson Herald is a local newspaper in Jackson County, Georgia, United States. It is published once a week, on Wednesdays, and is owned by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. Its contents includes local news, sports and events.[2]
History
[edit]The paper began as the Forest News, founded in 1875, published by the Jackson County Publishing Company. It was renamed to the Jackson Herald in 1886.[3] In 1891 The Jackson Herald was sold to J.J. Holder for $3000; the old ownership had been "somewhat unfriendly" to the Farmers' Alliance, the new ownership was expected to be friendly towards the Alliance.[4]
The Jackson Herald Building, on Lee St. in Jefferson, was built around 1925. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as a contributing building in the Jefferson Historic District.[3]
Mr. and Mrs. John N. Holder, were given the Herald by Holder's father, the owner of Holder Plantation near to Jefferson, the county seat, as a wedding present.[5] The couple ran the paper together for many years; Mrs. Holder wrote the social column.[5] Holder "was Speaker of the Georgia House of Representatives twice and for many years chairman of the State Highway Board. Holder was also editor and publisher of The Jackson Herald for almost seventy years."[6] He was a five-time candidate for Governor of the state.[7]
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[edit]In 2019 The Jackson Herald is one of several newspapers owned by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc., which is a family owned newspaper company in Northeast Georgia.[8]
The newspaper was purchased by Herman Buffington in 1965. Mr. Buffington served as the newspaper's publisher while his wife, Helen Buffington, was the editor.[9] They were the entire staff; they performed all of the tasks of delivering a newspaper. The Buffington's were in the business for years and famous for using the newspaper as a tool to eradicate the prevalent corruption and organized crime in Jefferson County.[10]
The first edition was printed on July 21, 1965, containing only ten pages. In later years, the newspaper's circulation trended upward.[11]
In 1968, Mr. Buffington inaugurated The Banks County News in Homer County, and in 1987, he purchased the Commerce News. He then proceeded to purchase The Madison County Journal in 1997. Mr. Buffington then merged all the newspapers under the name MainStreet Newspapers, Inc.[12]
On 1 January 2017, the Commerce News was assimilated into the Jackson Herald to create a single paper.[13]
Herman Abner Buffington
[edit]Herman Abner Buffington ( May 7, 1926 – July 13, 2014) was a popular newspaper reporter in Georgia and a highly decorated World War II Combat Veteran. He was born in the town of Rome, Floyd County, Georgia to the late Abner Curenius and Essie Green Buffington.[14]
Before entering the newspaper business, Mr. Buffington already had already created a legacy in the United States WWII Army. He first joined the US Army in August 1944 and was stationed in the 96th Infantry Division, which primarily focused on the Pacific Theater. His service to this country earned him numerous awards including the Bronze Star, the Purple Heart, the Asiatic-Pacific Theater Ribbon, the Philippine Independence Ribbon, the Good Conduct Medal, the Victory Ribbon and three overseas service bars.[14]
After returning to the United States, he met Helen Toles and they soon got married 1949. Mr. Buffington used the GI Bill as an opportunity to enroll in the Carrol Lynn School of Business and the Rome branch of the University of Georgia. After his graduation, he worked for Vic's Goodyear Tire, Bradshaw Tire Company, the Celanese Cooperation and Peppered Mfg Company.[15]
His first real Job in Journalism was with the Summerville News in Northwest Georgia, where he worked alongside his wife as an advertising and circulation director. Subsequently, after working for The Summerville News, he launched MainStreetNewspapers Inc. and served as the director of the Georgia Press association (1982–1985).
Due to his deteriorating health, he was later forced to retire from the newspaper business. Mr. Buffington still retained his presidential position even though his sons took over the daily operations of the company.[16]
Coverage
[edit]The Jackson Herald covers Jackson County. Which includes the towns of Jefferson, Commerce, Pendergrass, Nicholson, Maysville, Arcade and Talmo in Georgia.[17] The Newspaper currently has a circulation estimate of 7,446 copies. It is published once a week, on Wednesday.
| Population | 6 |
| No. Housing Units | 23,930 |
| Race:
White Black Other
|
88% 7% 5% |
| Median House Hold Income | $52,857 |
| Education
High School Grad+ Bachelor's degree+
|
81%
19% |
| Town | State | Zip Code | Circulation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson | GA | 30549 | 4,228 |
| Commerce | GA | 30529 | 2,166 |
| Maysville | GA | 30558 | 302 |
| Athens | GA | 30601 | 218 |
| Nichollson | GA | 30565 | 213 |
| Pendergrass | GA | 30567 | 109 |
| Talmo | GA | 30575 | 84 |
| Commerce | GA | 30530 | 61 |
| Homer | GA | 30547 | 25 |
| Other Neighboring Areas | 40 | ||
| Total | 7,446 | ||
Awards
[edit]| Year | Award | Place | Recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968[20] | Community Service | 1st | Herman Buffingon |
| 2012[21] | Best Sports Writing | 1st | Ben Muro |
| 2012 | Best Photo Essay | 3rd | Angela Gary |
| 2012 | Best News Photo | 2nd | Angela Gary |
| 2012 | Humorous Column | 2nd | Virgil Adams |
| 2012 | Best Feature Photo | 1st | Wesleigh Sagon |
| 2017[22] | Religion Coverage | 2nd | The Braselton News |
| 2017 | General Excellence | 3rd | The Jackson Herald |
| 2017 | Best Sports Section | 1st | Ben Munro |
| 2017 | Best Spot News Photo | 1st | Ben Munro |
| 2017 | Best Spot News Photo | 2nd | Alex Pace |
| 2017 | Best Headline Writing | 1st | Alex Pace |
| 2017 | Best Community Service | 2nd | Mike Bufington |
| 2017 | Best News Photo | 3rd | Wesleigh Sagon |
| 2017 | Best Sports Photo | 3rd | Ben Munro |
| 2017 | Best Sports Feature Photo | 3rd | Clark Buffington |
| 2017 | Best Photo Essay | 2nd | Wesleigh Sagon |
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "2013 Georgia Newspaper Directory" (PDF). Georgia Press Association. 2013-01-01. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2014-03-08. Retrieved 2023-05-20.
- ^ "Jackson Herald". MondoTimes.com. Retrieved April 20, 2019.
- ^ a b Holly L. Anderson (February 4, 2003). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Jefferson Historic District". National Park Service. Retrieved May 8, 2019. With accompanying 86 photos (a photo of the building is number 8)
- ^ "The Jackson Herald Sold". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. 2 July 1891.
- ^ a b Carter, Carolyn (28 January 1945). "John N. Holders Review 54 Years of Newspapering". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
- ^ "the Jackson County's Chamber of Commerce website's History page". Archived from the original on 2019-05-08. Retrieved 2019-05-12.
- ^ "this Jackson County planning review of its historic resources". Archived from the original on 2019-05-08. Retrieved 2019-05-12.
- ^ "Historic Resources, Jackson County Comprehensive Plan, Community Assessment, Technical Appendix". Archived from the original on May 8, 2019. Retrieved May 8, 2019.
- ^ Buffington, Hellen. "MainStreetNews History". JacksonHeraldTODAY.com. Archived from the original on April 16, 2019. Retrieved April 30, 2019.
- ^ "Herman Buffington". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. July 14, 2014. Retrieved April 29, 2019 – via Legacy.com.
- ^ Buffington, Helen. "MainStreetNews - History". JacksonHeraldToday.com. Archived from the original on April 16, 2019. Retrieved April 30, 2019.
- ^ "Herman Buffington, Patriarch of MainStreet Newspapers, dies". CommerceNewsTODAY.com. July 16, 2014. Archived from the original on April 16, 2019. Retrieved April 30, 2019.
- ^ "Jackson Herald". MondoTimes.com. Retrieved April 30, 2019.
- ^ a b "Herman Buffington passes away; newspaperman decorated WWII Veteran". MadisonJournalTODAY. July 16, 2014. Archived from the original on April 30, 2019. Retrieved April 30, 2019.
- ^ "Herman Buffington passes away; newspaperman was a decorated WWII veteran". The Madison Journal TODAY. Archived from the original on April 30, 2019. Retrieved April 30, 2019.
- ^ "Herman Buffington passes away; newspaperman was decoration WWII veteran". The Madison Journal TODAY. July 14, 2014. Archived from the original on April 30, 2019. Retrieved April 30, 2019.
- ^ "MainStreetNewspapers 2019 Advertising Rates". MainStreetNewspapers. MainStreetNews Advertising Department. January 1, 2019.
- ^ "MainStreetNewspapers 2019 Advertising Rates". MainStreetNewspapers. January 1, 2019 – via MainStreetNews Advertising Department.
- ^ "MainStreetNewspapers 2019 Advertising Rates". MainStreetNewspapers. MainStreetNews Advertising Department. January 1, 2019.
- ^ Buffington, Helen. "MainStreetNews-History". JacksonHeraldTODAY.com. Archived from the original on April 16, 2019. Retrieved April 30, 2019.
- ^ "Braselton News wins four awards from press association". MainStreetNews.com. July 12, 2012. Archived from the original on April 16, 2019. Retrieved April 30, 2019 – via BraseltonNewsTODAY.com.
- ^ "Newspaper Honored by GPA". June 21, 2017. Archived from the original on April 16, 2019. Retrieved April 20, 2019.