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Braselton approves agreement for Gwinnett funds

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Wednesday, July 30. 2008

Braselton may receive more than $1 million in sales tax funds, if Gwinnett voters approve a measure in the fall. The town council held a called meeting on Monday afternoon to approve an intergovernmental agreement between Gwinnett County and its cities, which includes Braselton. The agreement is the first step for Gwinnett commissioners to ... [Full Story »]

West Jackson overlay district gets more tweaking

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Tuesday, July 29. 2008

West Jackson may have its share of new development – but so far, the area has been fortunate to attract quality projects, according to one county commissioner. But without more stringent design standards for new commercial projects, West Jackson's luck may run out. And that's why county officials are pushing to adopt an overlay district for ... [Full Story »]

Braselton woman named principal of Jackson County school

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Tuesday, July 29. 2008

A Braselton woman has been named the new principal of a middle school in Jackson County. Heidi Hill was named principal of East Jackson Middle School on Monday by the Jackson County Board of Education. She replaces Frank Sarratt, who resigned at the end of last school year. Hill returns to the Jackson County School System from Gwinnett County, ... [Full Story »]

Lunch prices increasing for Jackson County schools

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Tuesday, July 29. 2008

Just like a grocery bill, lunch prices will be rising for students in the Jackson County School System. Despite rising food and fuel costs across the nation, school leaders were hoping a price increase wasn't needed for county students. But, that isn't the case. Wanda Oliver, food service director for the county school system, said bids for ... [Full Story »]

Chateau Elan security guard stabbed in surprise attack

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Monday, July 28. 2008

A security guard at Chateau Elan was stabbed by an unknown suspect on Sunday, according to Braselton police. The victim said he was sitting in front of a computer inside the guard house on Autumn Maple Drive when the lights were turned off just before 2 a.m. Taken by surprise, the victim said he felt something around his neck and a fight ... [Full Story »]

School system appealing AYP report for JCCHS

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Friday, July 25. 2008

The Jackson County School System is appealing a state report saying one of its schools didn't meet Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP). Jackson County Comprehensive High School was one of 37 high schools in Georgia that didn't meet AYP because it didn't achieve the required graduation rate. And because one school failed to meet AYP, the entire ... [Full Story »]

Braselton Planning Commission meeting canceled

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Friday, July 25. 2008

A proposed change to Braselton's future land use plan for a property on Ga. Hwy. 124 in Barrow County will be heard by the town's planning commission next month. The Braselton Planning Commission was slated to hear a request by Don Panoz for the 61.8-acre property on Monday, but the request will instead be considered in August. With no other ... [Full Story »]

Braselton to hold called meeting on Monday

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Friday, July 25. 2008

The Braselton Town Council will hold a called meeting on Monday, July 28, at 2 p.m. Items on the agenda include the Gwinnett County Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST), local road assistance program and transportation enhancement resolution.

WJ sports complex approved by BOC

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Friday, July 25. 2008

A sports complex planned for West Jackson once again got the stamp of approval from the Jackson County Board of Commissioners on Monday, July 21. The request from Larry Beck for a map amendment change for the 21 acres at 8154 Hwy. 124 West was approved by the BOC in March, but the hearing on the request had been advertised incorrectly by the ... [Full Story »]

Major shift ahead for student report cards

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Friday, July 25. 2008

Elementary students in the Jackson County School System won't be able to earn an "A" on their report cards, starting this school year. Likewise, academic grades of "B,""C," and even "F" will become obsolete. And the traditional honor roll will be tossed out, too. It's all part of the county school system's plan to revamp students' report cards ... [Full Story »]

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