News from BraseltonNewsTODAY - Topics from June, 2008

TESTEMENT: Missing those lazy summers

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Wednesday, June 25. 2008
Like my fellow classmates, I used to count down the remaining days of school. Those final days were often spent thinking about summer — what we’d do while not having the responsibility of schoolwork, how much time we’d spend swimming and how late we’d stay awake every night. It typically didn’t take too long ... [Full Story »] 

CRAWFORD: It could be a race after all

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Wednesday, June 25. 2008
If you had asked me six months ago, I would have said absolutely that Georgia would deliver its 15 electoral votes in the upcoming presidential election to whichever candidate had an “R” after his name (in this case, John McCain). Why think otherwise? The state has been trending Republican for a while and the GOP presidential ... [Full Story »] 

Judges seek county funds for more employees

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Wednesday, June 25. 2008
Three judges serving Jackson County met with the board of commissioners last week to request more funds for additional employees. Superior Court Judge David Motes, Probate Court Judge Margaret Deadwyler and Jackson County Juvenile Court Judge Kevin Guidry met with the BOC. No action was taken on their requests. Motes asked the BOC to help fund ... [Full Story »] 

Official CRCT results available online

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Wednesday, June 25. 2008
Parents, teachers and students can now view district and school results of a state-mandated test online. The Georgia Department of Education posted official results of the Criterion-Referenced Competency Tests (CRCT) on its website on Monday. Previous results in media reports were from hand calculations of individual student scores done by ... [Full Story »] 

IDA, BOC approve $45 million bonds for economic development

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Wednesday, June 25. 2008
Jackson County will tap a $45 million “economic development bond” fund to pay for a study expected to result in the selection of a reservoir site. The bonds, approved earlier this year, were dedicated mostly to road projects deemed likely to spur economic development, but members of the board of commissioners and the Jackson County ... [Full Story »] 

Legislative candidates speak about issues

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Wednesday, June 25. 2008
Candidates seeking legislative seats to represent Jackson County discussed their views during a political forum on Thursday in Jefferson. The Jackson County Area Chamber of Commerce and the Jackson County Farm Bureau hosted the two-hour event. The forum featured Republican and Democratic candidates. Candidates for the board of commissioners, ... [Full Story »] 

Rising drug problem cited as top concern for sheriff’s candidates

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Wednesday, June 25. 2008
If there’s one thing the two candidates for sheriff agree on, it’s the rising drug problem in Jackson County. Incumbent sheriff Stan Evans and challenger Jim Keinard talked about the increasing drug activity during a political forum on Thursday. The Jackson County Area Chamber of Commerce and the Jackson County Farm Bureau sponsored the ... [Full Story »] 

Rising drug problem cited as top concern for sheriff’s candidates

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BraseltonNewsTODAY
Wednesday, June 25. 2008
If there’s one thing the two candidates for sheriff agree on, it’s the rising drug problem in Jackson County. Incumbent sheriff Stan Evans and challenger Jim Keinard talked about the increasing drug activity during a political forum on Thursday. The Jackson County Area Chamber of Commerce and the Jackson County Farm Bureau ... [Full Story »] 

BOE candidates discuss graduation incident

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Wednesday, June 25. 2008
A recent high school graduation labeled by some parents as a “debacle” has provided lessons for future ceremonies, according to candidates for the Jackson County of Board of Education. The graduation ceremony at Jackson County Comprehensive High School was criticized by some graduates’ family members, who said the May ... [Full Story »] 

Braselton project gets initial approval

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Wednesday, June 25. 2008
A national pharmacy’s plan to open a store in Braselton earned the initial approval of the town’s planners on Monday — despite opposition from some residents of Chateau Elan. The Braselton Planning Commission cast a 4-1 vote recommending approval of the request. Thomas Blevins cast a vote in opposition to the proposal. The ... [Full Story »] 
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