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Braselton News reporter's son in tragic wreck

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Saturday, October 25. 2008

The son of Braselton News reporter Kristi Reed was seriously injured in a car wreck Wednesday evening while driving home from football practice at Mill Creek High School. Alex Reed remains in critical condition at Grady Hospital, where he was airlifted after the wreck. He underwent surgery on Friday. "This is a great tragedy and we're all very ... [Full Story »]

Ex-tenant damages landlord’s property

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Saturday, October 25. 2008

A former tenant apparently made “donuts” with his vehicle in the yard of his ex-landlord, according to an incident report. A landlord told Braselton police that he recently had the Hall County Sheriff’s Office evict the tenant. The former tenant later returned to make “donuts” in his yard, while throwing trash on his property. The ... [Full Story »]

Gov. proposes flexibility for school district budgets

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Saturday, October 25. 2008

Gov. Sonny Perdue is proposing flexibility for school system budgets — but local officials have mixed feelings on if the changes could result in cost savings. Perdue announced last week that he will ask the state board of education to grant “all reasonable” class size waivers requested during the 2008-2009 and 2009-2010 school years. He ... [Full Story »]

BRIDGES: Could our state possibly be contested?

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Saturday, October 25. 2008

More items from the political notebook as the Nov. 4 election approaches: •There has been more talk in recent weeks about how close the vote will be between John McCain and Barack Obama in Georgia early next month. All polls indicate Georgia will remain red and go in McCain’s column, although it will likely be as close as it has been in ... [Full Story »]

Officials meet on Gum Springs traffic concerns

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Saturday, October 25. 2008

County and school leaders met on Oct. 17 at Gum Springs Elementary to discuss safety concerns with students walking and riding bicycles to the West Jackson school. Superintendent Shannon Adams and school system transportation director Dennis Patrick met with county manager Darrell Hampton, county special projects manager Don Clerici and ... [Full Story »]

Hoschton's ‘Clean Sweep’ nets several arrests

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Friday, October 24. 2008

Hoschton police say the department’s “Operation Clean Sweep” netted several arrests last week. Police started the campaign in April, when its was announced that the department would target areas of the city that would affect the health, safety and welfare of citizens. Police increased patrols in a concentrated area of the city, mostly ... [Full Story »]

Jackson County departments asked to cut costs

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Friday, October 24. 2008

County departments are being asked to cut spending by five percent to help offset declining revenues. Jackson County’s revenues are under budget by approximately $228,100 as of Sept. 30, according to a report presented to the board of commissioners Monday night. Due to the timing of some debt payments and capital expenses, the county is ... [Full Story »]

Still no decision on Keith seeking post

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Thursday, October 23. 2008

The West Jackson Fire Board hasn’t decided if a top-ranking employee can serve on the elected board — and a decision isn’t expected soon, either. Asst. fire chief Joel Keith was the only person to qualify for the Post 4 spot on the West Jackson Fire Board. The position is currently held by chairman Terrell Gunter, who is not seeking ... [Full Story »]

EDITORIAL: Hoschton tax plan an outrage

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Wednesday, October 22. 2008

The citizens of Hoschton should be livid. In the middle of one of the worst economic downturns since the Great Depression, the Hoschton City Council is proposing to implement a city property tax. It is a burden the taxpayers of Hoschton don’t deserve. Both this Thursday night and next Monday, the town will host public hearings on their plan ... [Full Story »]

Hoschton councilman calls for city property tax

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Wednesday, October 22. 2008

With two town hall meetings slated for the coming week, the head of Hoschton’s finance committee is again calling for the town to impose a property tax to fund city expenses. The Hoschton City Council will hold two “town hall meetings” at the depot to discuss the proposed city property tax. The first will be held on Thursday, Oct. 23, at ... [Full Story »]

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