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City’s sewer plant starts treating waste

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Wednesday, November 5. 2008

It’s now official — Hoschton’s long-awaited new sewerage treatment plant is treating wastewater from the city. Council member Richard Green said the plant started treating wastewater in Hoschton at 11:14 a.m. on Monday. It was an announcement that received applause from council members during that evening’s council meeting. Green also ... [Full Story »]

Hoschton tax debate lingers

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Wednesday, November 5. 2008

Hoschton’s latest budget proposal calls for no city property tax in 2009 — but taxes may still remain a possibility. Following three meetings in the past week in which the proposed 2009 budget was discussed, the council opted Monday night to hold the first reading of a $785,560 budget that doesn’t include a city property tax. Mayor Bill ... [Full Story »]

State vote could help Braselton’s downtown

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Wednesday, November 5. 2008

A statewide ballot question that could affect Braselton’s plans to redevelop its downtown seems to have passed. Georgia voters were asked during the election if local school districts could use tax funds for community redevelopment projects. Approving the Constitutional amendment would have provided a possible additional funding source for ... [Full Story »]

Jackson County Election Results

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Tuesday, November 4. 2008

As of 12:25 a.m., with 18 of 18 precincts reporting. Further updates will be made as results are announced by county officials. President of the United States Votes John McCain President Sarah Palin Vice-President (Republican) 17,772 Barack Obama President Joe Biden Vice-President (Democrat) 4,947 Bob Barr President Wayne A. Root ... [Full Story »]

Students evacuated from school bus

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Monday, November 3. 2008

A Jackson County school bus packed with students was evacuated Monday morning after a small fire was reported near a wheel. Shannon Adams, superintendent of the Jackson County School System, said the bus had an estimated 60 students on board and was heading to Gum Springs Elementary School in West Jackson. The bus had students from all grade ... [Full Story »]

EDITORIAL: Three Amendments on Tuesday’s ballot

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Saturday, November 1. 2008

On the Nov. 4 ballot, Georgia voters will face three proposed state constitutional amendments. All three involved creating special taxing powers. Here is our analysis of these proposals: Amendment 1: Would create a special tax classification for some large tracts of forest. Analysis: Similar to the current conservation use program, this ... [Full Story »]

Sheriff Evans calls for two-day furlough

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Saturday, November 1. 2008

Following a request from the Jackson County Board of Commissioners to cut each department’s budget by five percent, Sheriff Stan Evans has called for a two-day furlough for all of his employees. The employees will take two days without pay before the end of the year. “The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office understands the current financial ... [Full Story »]

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