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New report cards get praise from teachers

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Sunday, March 29. 2009

A new report card that ditched the traditional A-F grading system is earning praise from educators in the Jackson County School System. Starting with the 2008-2009 school year, the district switched to a standards-based report card — which measures academic success on the state’s curriculum, the Georgia Performance Standards (GPS). The move ... [Full Story »]

Disaster drill prepares volunteers

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Saturday, March 28. 2009

It’s an unlikely scenario — but one that emergency workers should be prepared to handle. A storm has swept through Jackson Trail Road in Hoschton — creating a number of emergency incidents in Sells Mill Park. Inside the park there’s a fire, missing hikers, visitors trapped in the old mill building, injured students scattered throughout ... [Full Story »]

Rep. Benton talks about teacher furloughs

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Saturday, March 28. 2009

One of Jackson County’s state legislators — and former educator — is weighing in on a number of issues that may affect teachers and students during the budget crunch. State Rep. Tommy Benton (R-Jefferson) spoke to the Jackson County Board of Education during its annual retreat on Friday, March 20. His visit came one day after the state ... [Full Story »]

Suspicious truck grabs woman’s attention

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Saturday, March 28. 2009

A Braselton woman said a company that repossessed her son’s vehicle was “up to no good,” according to the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office. The woman said the company that repossessed her son’s vehicle continued to drive around her neighborhood. Five days after her son’s vehicle was repossessed by the company, the woman told a deputy ... [Full Story »]

Braselton senior living facility gets planners’ OK

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Friday, March 27. 2009

With a growing senior citizen population — and plans for a new hospital in Braselton — one company hopes to open a new senior living facility in the town. Oaks Senior Living, LLC plans to open a senior living facility on 11.76 acres on Thompson Mill Road, near the intersection of Spout Springs Road in South Hall. The Braselton Planning ... [Full Story »]

Program closing; WJPS to get new principal

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Friday, March 27. 2009

The Regional Evening School program will be closed at the end of the school year, due to budget cuts. The Jackson County Board of Education decided Wednesday to close the program at the Gordon Street Center in Jefferson as one of several cost-cutting measures in its “Reduction in Force” (RIF) plan. The evening school’s principal — Dr. ... [Full Story »]

EDITORIAL: State needs to fix school funding

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Friday, March 27. 2009

There’s got to be a better way to manage state funds for schools than this. Even as area schools begin having layoffs and other cutbacks, officials still don’t know for sure what kind of state funding will be available for FY2010, which begins July 1. The ugly truth is, Georgia’s funding for education is a mess. It’s been a mess for two ... [Full Story »]

BRIDGES: Something has to change and soon

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Friday, March 27. 2009

“Cause in the real world they’re shutting Detroit down ... while the boss man takes his bonus pay and jets on out of town.” — From a John Rich song We’re living in historic times. Much like we read and hear about the Great Depression or when Pearl Harbor was bombed, we are indeed in historic times. Years and decades from now ... [Full Story »]

Jackson County among fastest growing

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Thursday, March 26. 2009

Jackson County’s growth may be slow today, but between 2007 and 2008, new Census numbers put it as the 25th fastest growing county in the nation. The Census data estimates Jackson County grew by 2,525 people to 61,620 people — a 4.3 percent increase. Other nearby counties in the top 100 growth list were Barrow County at 18, Hall County at ... [Full Story »]

Suspect steals vehicle at gas station

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Thursday, March 26. 2009

A man who left the keys in the ignition of his Range Rover watched as an unknown suspect drove the vehicle from a Braselton convenience store on Thursday, according to police. The Buford man said he stopped at the Golden Pantry on Ga. Hwy. 53 to go inside the store, according to an incident report. The man left his 2002 Ranger Rover parked next ... [Full Story »]

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