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After word of his as a federal jurist in the Northern District of Georgia's Atlanta Division on Feb. 28, Judge Steve Jones officially resigned his superior court position in the Tenth District Western Judicial Circuit on March 2.  Jones thanked the citizens of both Oconee and Athens-Clarke Counties and took photos with law enforcement officers and court officials

Bites Nearby is a weekly feature that highlights a local eatery.  On March 4, writer Judy Long discussed the various New Orleans style dishes that The Big Easy Café offers.

Connor Hatch, an 11-year-old basketball and baseball player, was selected as this week's Star Athlete.  may be submitted at anytime.

As a kickoff fundraiser for the University of Georgia's Relay for Life, Fox's Pizza Den on Epps Bridge Parkway held a pizza eating contest.  The event raised between $300 and $500 for the organization.