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Hoschton police chief resigns; takes job with Jefferson

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Wednesday, April 29. 2009

Long time Hoschton Police Chief Dave Hill has resigned and taken a job with the Jefferson Police Department. Hill will serve as a Major with the JPD and will be the second in command. He is filling the position vacated several months ago by Gus Backelant. JPD chief Joe Wirthman introduced Hill to the city council Monday night. “The nine years ... [Full Story »]

Committee debates sign ordinance changes

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Wednesday, April 29. 2009

A drive along Ga. Hwy. 53 in Hoschton reveals no shortage in the number of signs promoting anything from vegetables and former presidential candidates to church services and new subdivisions. But the city’s planning and zoning committee is conflicted with how to handle the excessive number of signs in Hoschton – while still allowing ... [Full Story »]

Man sits in roadway near school

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Wednesday, April 29. 2009

A motorist driving along Gum Springs Church Road in West Jackson said he saw a man sitting “Indian style” in the roadway, according to the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office. An officer found a man walking along the road, toward Traditions of Braselton, past Gum Springs Elementary School. When the officer asked the man where he was coming ... [Full Story »]

A true master at working the land

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Wednesday, April 29. 2009

Each year when the weather begins to turn warmer, I think of my paternal grandfather and how once upon a time he would begin preparing to work his magic. You see my grandfather was a true farmer by trade. It wasn’t something he did on the side. It wasn’t something he did as a hobby. It was how he made a living and supported his family. It ... [Full Story »]

Hoschton may revamp outdated sign ordinance

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Sunday, April 26. 2009

The Rev. Luis Ortiz says signs directing potential parishioners to his Hoschton church have helped membership jump in two years. Now, those signs are some of the countless signs throughout Hoschton that may be subject to new regulations, if the city council adopts changes to its sign ordinance. “The major reason we have grown is because the ... [Full Story »]

No forgiveness for Hoschton’s state loan

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Saturday, April 25. 2009

Hoschton won’t have some of its state-financed debt canceled because of a faulty wastewater treatment plant. The city recently asked the Georgia Environmental Facilities Authority (GEFA) to cancel one of its two loans with the agency because its wastewater treatment plant hasn’t operated properly to meet regulations. While GEFA officials ... [Full Story »]

City disputes road naming

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Saturday, April 25. 2009

A dispute over the renaming of a road in Jefferson may stall the county’s plan for a state-required agreement between Jackson County and its cities. The Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) recently told Jackson County it will need to revisit its Service Delivery Strategy agreement with its nine municipalities. The document outlines ... [Full Story »]

Police search for missing driver

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Saturday, April 25. 2009

A man charged with drunk driving wasn’t on the scene when Braselton police responded to an overturned vehicle in a wooded area, according to an incident report. Another motorist told police there was a black vehicle in the woods on Friendship Road, at Cody Drive in South Hall. An officer found the overturned vehicle in the woods, but ... [Full Story »]

Hoschton citizens take legal measures for tax referendum

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Friday, April 24. 2009

A group of Hoschton residents is using legal influence to encourage the city council to hold a referendum in the event that city property taxes are raised. Kelley O’Bryan Gary is spearheading a group of citizens that wants Hoschton to amend its city charter to allow a citizen referendum anytime the council plans to increase the city property ... [Full Story »]

State gives advice on using federal funds

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Friday, April 24. 2009

The Jackson County School System is slated to get $2.2 million in federal stimulus funds, according to state department of education officials. Those federal funds — available through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) — are earmarked for special education and Title I, which targets disadvantaged students. District officials ... [Full Story »]

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