County commissioners, at a special meeting on Jan. 31, voted unanimously to earmark $1 million to the Roane County Development Authority which is spearheading the project.
In Jackson County, the first day saw candidates filing paperwork to run for local offices of county commission, county clerk, circuit clerk, board of education and Republican Executive Committee.
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