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Appeal filed in legal battle over proposed hospital

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Wednesday, January 21. 2009

Northeast Georgia Health System has filed its request for an appeal to a judge’s decision regarding its proposed hospital in Braselton. The Gainesville-based health system filed paperwork by a Jan. 14 deadline with the Georgia Court of Appeals seeking a review of a Dec. 15 decision by Superior Court Judge Bob Adamson. Adamson favored a ... [Full Story »]

EDITORIAL: Gwinnett abusing taxpayers with stadium fiasco

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Wednesday, January 21. 2009

If it’s not clear why the public has lost faith in its elected leaders, then just take a look at Gwinnett County. Last year, the county negotiated in secret to bring a minor-league Braves team to the county by building a new stadium financed with taxpayer dollars. But the $40 million price tag is now over $60 million and the county continues ... [Full Story »]

Driver heads to second bar for more drinks

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Wednesday, January 21. 2009

A man who drank beers at one local bar stopped at another bar to drink more, according to Braselton police. An officer said he noticed a vehicle traveling on Ga. Hwy. 211 make a sudden left turn across two lanes of traffic into a parking lot. The driver — Travis James Graham, 22, of Braselton — had a strong odor of alcohol on him, police ... [Full Story »]

Changes ahead for key industrial road

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Sunday, January 18. 2009

Drivers are being warned: Keep an eye open for detour signs in North Jackson. o start a $2.5 million construction project to replace John B. Brooks Road – which connects U.S. Hwy. 129 and Ga. Hwy. 332 near Pendergrass and the northern boundary of Jefferson. The road is a key economic boost to the county, as it serves several industries – ... [Full Story »]

‘Disrespectful’ boyfriend gets trespass warning

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Sunday, January 18. 2009

A West Jackson father said his daughter’s boyfriend disrespected him when the teenager was questioned about staying out too late. The girl’s mother said her daughter and her boyfriend went out for the evening, according to an incident report with the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office. When the mother called to ask when the boyfriend would ... [Full Story »]

LETTER: School thanks supporters

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Sunday, January 18. 2009

Dear Editor: The recent food and family support drives at West Jackson Primary School helped supply a number of local families with additional food and help with the payment of utility bills over the holiday season. The faculty and staff at West Jackson Primary School want to acknowledge the abundance of community support that made these drives ... [Full Story »]

Jackson County BOE approves 2009-10 calendar

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Saturday, January 17. 2009

The Jackson County Board of Education unanimously approved the school calendar for the 2009-10 school year at its monthly meeting on Monday. Students are set to return for class from summer break on Thursday, Aug. 6, 2009, and classes will end on Wednesday, May 26, 2010. Other Business In other business at Monday’s meeting, the BOE: ... [Full Story »]

EDITORIAL: Planning for the future

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Friday, January 16. 2009

Braselton town officials are taking a hard look at their FY09 budget. In Hoschton, city officials are raising water and sewer rates. All of this action is rooted in the economic downturn, which has hit previously fast-growing communities hard. It almost goes without saying that local governments will have to cutback their spending. The days of ... [Full Story »]

Drunk driver leaves car on golf course

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Friday, January 16. 2009

A man accused of drunk driving left his vehicle on a golf course at Chateau Elan, Braselton police said. another vehicle hit their vehicle while driving on I-85. The suspected driver refused to stop and drove into Chateau Elan on the wrong side of the road. While speaking with the two witnesses about the incident, a man with mud on his clothes ... [Full Story »]

Hoschton approves water, sewer rate hike

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Thursday, January 15. 2009

The cost of water and sewer service for customers in Hoschton is on the rise. The city council decided on Monday to raise water and sewer rates for residential and commercial users a total of 19 percent. The move will allow the city to meet a shortfall in its 2009 water and sewer budget. Without the rate hike, city officials had said Hoschton ... [Full Story »]

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