DAYTON – Commissioner Merle Jackson formally announced last week he will not seek reelection to the Columbia County Board of Commissioners when his term is up at the end of 2018. He has served one term. He said he is finally going to take life a little easier, to enjoy travels with his wife Joelle, and visits with his sons Dave and Mike and their families.

When he is not traveling, Jackson said he will be at home going through the barn, the basement, and the garage which are filled with the belongings of his great grandfather, Add Cahill, and his parents Hugh and Maxine Jackson, who have all l...