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BRIDGES: Rock solid: Standing the test of time

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Friday, February 20. 2009

Before Valentine’s Day fades completely into memory (I’m sure for many it did at 12:01 Sunday morning) I wanted to share a story about a couple who have had the ultimate influence on me during my 37 years. The tie-in with Valentine’s Day is a natural one: it was the day they were married. Paul and Melba Bridges, your humble columnist’s ... [Full Story »]

No pay raises for Braselton employees

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Wednesday, February 18. 2009

Like many other government employees across the state, Braselton’s staff won’t get a cost-of-living pay raise this year. Dealing with a slumping economy, council member Richard Mayberry suggested during the council’s annual retreat on Friday that Braselton enact a pay freeze or limit. Braselton has six departments with a total of 40 ... [Full Story »]

Mom leaves toddler at restaurant

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Wednesday, February 18. 2009

A mother left her two-year-old son at a Braselton restaurant — and didn’t realize it until she received a phone call about her missing child, police said. Employees at Cracker Barrel on Exchange Way told police that a two-year-old child was at the restaurant without a parent or guardian. The child was crying in the restaurant. An employee ... [Full Story »]

Police departments look at trimming costs

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Monday, February 16. 2009

It’s the little expenses — not just the big costs — that Hoschton police chief Dave Hill says he’s trimming from his department’s tight budget. And that includes turning off unnecessary lights in the police department, reducing the amount of paper and not cleaning patrol vehicles. “One difficult thing that I’ve been having is that ... [Full Story »]

New JCCHS buildings to cost $9 million

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Sunday, February 15. 2009

Two major construction projects at Jackson County Comprehensive High School could bring the school up to par with its East Jackson rival. The school system is considering a proposal to build a new gymnasium, and drama/chorus building at the nearly 20-year-old high school in Jefferson. But funding the two projects will cost the district a total ... [Full Story »]

Burglary turns out to have legitimate reason

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Sunday, February 15. 2009

A potential burglary in progress at a Hoschton residence turned out to be a removal of a family from a foreclosed house, according to the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office. A woman said she saw a man at her Creek View Drive house trying to open a back door with a pry bar. A neighbor also said he saw the same suspect trying to open the front ... [Full Story »]

New law could catch more speeders at West Jackson Primary

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Saturday, February 14. 2009

Speeders driving past West Jackson Primary School may soon find themselves in more trouble with police. The Georgia General Assembly is considering legislation that would allow law enforcement officers to use speed detection devices in school zones that are currently out of bounds with state law. West Jackson Primary is located on Ga. Hwy. 53 ... [Full Story »]

City gets official document on scarecrow world record

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Saturday, February 14. 2009

There’s now official proof in city hall that Hoschton has earned a world record. The city received its official certificate from the U.S.-based World Records Academy on Monday acknowledging that Hoschton has the global title of “Most Scarecrows in One Location.” Hoschton documented 5,441 scarecrows during its Scarecrow Stampede in ... [Full Story »]

EDITORIAL: Another tax bill? How about cutting costs instead

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Saturday, February 14. 2009

Gov. Sonny Perdue said Tuesday that counties shouldn’t count on the state paying the homeowner relief grants. Some county officials responded by saying they will have to send out another tax bill if the state doesn’t fund that grant. Fat chance. Instead of hammering taxpayers with additional taxes during this economic downturn, governments ... [Full Story »]

LETTER: Noise is the issue, not support of troops

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Saturday, February 14. 2009

Dear Editor: It seems that some have turned this firing range issue into an attack on the military, law enforcement or our right to bear arms. IT IS NOT. The issue is the noise level. At times, the noise level is very disturbing and with the plans to expand, things will only get worse. Our community is filled with a variety of people who may be ... [Full Story »]

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