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Hoschton OKs beer, wine at festival concerts

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Wednesday, September 10. 2008

Along with music, beer and wine will be on tap at two concerts during the Hoschton Fall Festival this month. In a 4-2 vote, the city council approved an ordinance that would allow beer and wine to be served at designated special events, such as the fall festival. Council members Theresa Kenerly, Richard Shepherd, Tom Walden and John Schulte ... [Full Story »]

Police: Drinking pedestrian walks to find new job

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Wednesday, September 10. 2008

With a beer in one hand, a man said he was walking from Hoschton to Winder to look for a job, according to an incident report. A Hoschton officer said he noticed that the man — later identified as William Robert Moss, 53, of Hoschton — was walking along Ga. Hwy. 53 while drinking a beer from a bottle inside a paper bag. The officer then saw ... [Full Story »]

Still no official count on Hoschton scarecrows

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Tuesday, September 9. 2008

It’s still unofficial, but Hoschton officials believe the city has set a new world record. Mayor Bill Copenhaver said Monday night that the city is still working on the final number, but it’s estimated Hoschton has far more than 4,000 scarecrows. The city was vying for a Guinness World Record for the “Most Scarecrows in One Location.” ... [Full Story »]

Woman charged for influencing witness

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Tuesday, September 9. 2008

A Braselton woman is facing charges that she threatened or bribed a witness for a court hearing. Braselton police say Brandi Harper, 29, contacted a witness and told her not to attend a court hearing. Harper contacted the witness’ mother and the witness directly, according to an incident report. Harper continued to suggest that the witness ... [Full Story »]

Man questions scammer about dog, child

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Monday, September 8. 2008

A Jefferson man who was questioning a potential mail scam was told he was "hearing things" when he asked about a barking dog and a child he heard while calling an alleged bank. The man said received a letter at his Winder Highway residence from a company called “Shoppers Research, Inc.” about being a “mystery customer." He was also given ... [Full Story »]

Mill Creek tops state, national average for SAT

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Saturday, September 6. 2008

Mill Creek High School students topped local, state and national averages with the 2008 SAT. MCHS students averaged 1,528 on last year’s SAT, seven points higher than Gwinnett’s average composite score and 62 points higher than the state average of 1,466. Mill Creek students exceeded the national average by 17 points. Gwinnett’s average ... [Full Story »]

Gwinnett ACT scores set new record

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Saturday, September 6. 2008

Gwinnett students continue to show steady improvement on the ACT Assessment, based on recently-released scores. In Gwinnett, last year’s test-takers posted an average composite score of 22.2 out of a possible 36, compared to 20.6 for the state and 21.1 for the nation, setting a new record for the system’s highest-ever composite score and ... [Full Story »]

Planners get closer look at West Jackson overlay district

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Friday, September 5. 2008

A text amendment to the Hwy. 124 and Hwy. 53 Corridor Overlay District was tabled so the members of the Jackson County Planning Commission can further discuss the matter. The proposed text amendments would add sections to the Corridor Overlay District addressing issues including general aesthetics, sidewalks, intersection control, building ... [Full Story »]

EDITORIAL: Baseball stadium slams Gwinnett taxpayers

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Friday, September 5. 2008

To understand why the public has a huge distrust of local governments, one only needs to look at the Gwinnett County Braves stadium deal. Last week, organizers of the project announced that it would cost 50 percent more than planned, an additional $19 million, all of which is to be paid by the county government. The entire deal over this ... [Full Story »]

DOT to hold open house on Braselton intersection

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Friday, September 5. 2008

The Georgia Department of Transportation will hold an open house to the public about proposed improvements to the intersection of Ga. Hwy. 211 and Ga. Hwy. 124 in Braselton. The open house will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 9, from 4-7 p.m. It will be held in the Braselton Community Room in the Braselton Police and Municipal Court Building.

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