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Everson named new WJMS principal

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Friday, May 22. 2009

An assistant superintendent who was part of the Jackson County School System’s layoff plan will soon take the helm as principal of West Jackson Middle School. Keith Everson — assistant superintendent for human resources and support services — was the lone administrator in the school system’s layoff plan that included the elimination of ... [Full Story »]

Chateau Elan, hospital to fuel growth in Braselton

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Friday, May 22. 2009

Chateau Elan and a proposed hospital will anchor Braselton’s future “economic synergy,” according to a consultant. Lakey Boyd, principal of the Market + Main, said the area around Ga. Hwy. 211 and Thompson Mill Road in Braselton is the best spot in the town for offices — especially those for medical-based businesses. “We feel like ... [Full Story »]

Hoschton to reduce employee health payments

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Friday, May 22. 2009

Hoschton will most likely get out of the employee health insurance business, according to a city committee. The city’s fiscal resources committee took a fresh look last week at a long-standing policy in Hoschton that gives a $525 monthly stipend for employees to fund their own health insurance. But with finances tight for the city government ... [Full Story »]

Family says neighbors are harassing them

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Friday, May 22. 2009

A Hoschton couple believes dead birds in their yard could be one of several signs that their neighbors are harassing them, according to the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office. The couple said they have found dead birds in their Bill Watkins Road yard, their mailbox — along with others in the area — was recently smashed, and there is a hole ... [Full Story »]

Commissioners table BJC bailout vote

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Friday, May 22. 2009

BJC Medical Center’s request for a financial bailout from the Jackson County Board of Commissioners was tabled Monday night. The BOC postponed taking action at its meeting and didn’t give a date as to when the matter might again be on the agenda. At a BOC meeting three weeks ago, Rick Massey, a member of BJC Medical Center Authority, asked ... [Full Story »]

Hoschton council still reviewing lawsuit options

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Thursday, May 21. 2009

The Hoschton City Council is still considering its options after a judge ruled that the city must pay a development company almost $230,000 for a sewer pump station. The council took no action after meeting behind closed doors on Wednesday, May 13, for an hour and a half to discuss litigation and personnel matters. When asked what action the ... [Full Story »]

Driver speeds to daughter’s asthma attack

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Thursday, May 21. 2009

A woman speeding almost 100 m.p.h. on I-85 told a Braselton officer she was trying to get to her Maysville residence, where her daughter was having an asthma attack. A Braselton officer said he tracked a vehicle driving at 97 m.p.h. When he questioned the driver about speeding, she said was getting home to her 17-year-old, who was having an ... [Full Story »]

Citizens start collecting signatures for Hoschton petition

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Wednesday, May 20. 2009

The rainy weather didn’t stop a group of Hoschton citizens collecting signatures for a petition that could lead to a referendum on city property taxes. Over the weekend, a group of citizens started making door-to-door requests asking their neighbors to sign a petition that could change the city’s charter. That change would require that ... [Full Story »]

‘Hero’ finds valuables along I-85

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Wednesday, May 20. 2009

A Georgia Department of Transportation employee who has found some interesting items along I-85 in Jackson County has been honored by the state agency. Tony Robertson — an equipment operator on the I-85 litter crew in Jackson County — was recently given the DOT’s “Everyday Hero” award. It is the first time the DOT has given the ... [Full Story »]

Church reports missing manhole cover

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Wednesday, May 20. 2009

While investigating a burglar alarm at a Braselton church, police said it was discovered that a manhole cover on a nearby sidewalk was missing. An official at Zion Baptist Church said when he entered the church building located on Cherry Drive, he heard an alarm sound, according to an incident report. The man entered a code to silence the ... [Full Story »]

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