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Stocks tumble as bailout bill stalls

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Monday, September 29. 2008

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The U.S. Stock Market began to tumble Monday afternoon after the House of Representatives rejected a bailout bill 228-205.

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Suspicious fire investigated

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Angela Gary

Wednesday, September 24. 2008

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A house fire on Mari Court in South Jackson is being investigated by the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office. The home-owner stated that she had set off “three bug bombs” and left the residence. A witness said he saw her leaving the home with a ... [ Full Story » ]

South Jackson rezoning hearing moved to Oct. 23

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Angela Gary

Tuesday, September 23. 2008

The rezoning hearing for a proposed major industrial development in South Jackson has been moved to the October 23 agenda of the Jackson County Planning Commission. The meeting will be held at 6 p.m. at the Administrative Building in Jefferson. ... [ Full Story » ]

Rough landing at Jackson County airport Thursday.

Plane has rough landing at Jackson airport

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Mike Buffington

Friday, September 19. 2008

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A twin-engine plane had a rough landing Thursday afternoon at the Jackson County airport. According to emergency dispatchers, the plane's landing gear failed and the plane landed on the fuselage, skidding off the right side of the runway.

No one was injured in the crash landing. The Piper Twin Comanche did sustain some damage to the underbody and propellers, according a report of the incident. The plan was reportedly being flown by Julian Larry Jordan of Hartwell.

The Harrisburg Fire Department, Jackson County Sheriff's Office deputies and Jackson County EMS responded to the scene around 4 p.m. Thursday.

Hoschton certifies 5,441 scarecrows

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Wednesday, September 17. 2008

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A victory party may be the next big event in Hoschton’s quest for a new world record.

Organizers of the Hoschton Scarecrow Stampede announced Tuesday that the city has documented proof of 5,441 scarecrows — well exceeding Hoschton’s goal of 4,000 of the stuffed creations.

The city is vying for a Guinness World Record for the “Most Scarecrows in One Location.” The standing world record was set in 2003 in Ohio with 3,311 scarecrows.

After countless hours of documenting the scarecrows with photos and video, Hoschton is sending its entry to London for Guinness to decide if the city has a new world record. An official announcement is expected in November.

“If they tell us we’ve broken the world record, we’ll have a party,” said Robbie Bettis, one of the organizers.

For the full story, see the Sept. 17 issue of The Braselton News.

Basin authority seeks more time on Jefferson water request

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Monday, September 15. 2008

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Over the objections of Jackson County and the City of Jefferson, the regional water authority will ask the state for more time to “comment” on a proposal to allow Jefferson to withdraw water from the North Oconee River. Board of ... [ Full Story » ]

LP shutting down Center plant

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Tuesday, September 9. 2008

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Louisiana Pacific Corp. will cease production at its Athens OSB plant, located on U.S. 441 in Center, Oct. 1, the company has announced. [ Full Story » ]

Grandmother of Jessica says foster care system 'needs to be fixed'

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Mike Buffington

Monday, September 8. 2008

The maternal grandmother of the baby who died after being left in a hot van last week said the state’s foster care system “is broke and needs to be fixed.”

Baby Jessica Scovil was buried Saturday. “Today is a day of mourning, sorrow, separation and tears,” said Rev. Johnny Ray at Jessica’s service.

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Jessica Scovil

Baby to be buried Saturday; death due to 'heat stroke'

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Friday, September 5. 2008

The 9-month-old baby who died of a heat stroke after having been left in a vehicle for several hours will be buried Saturday. Click here for story. [ Full Story » ]