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District receives 48 applications on school attendance choice

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Sunday, August 9. 2009

The Jackson County School System received 48 applications for students to attend a school outside of the district they live in with 38 being approved and 10 being denied. In May, Gov. Sonny Perdue signed House Bill 251 — which gives parents the option to enroll their child in another public school in the same school system or in a school in ... [Full Story »]

Participants needed for talent stampede

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Sunday, August 9. 2009

Hoschton is seeking people who sing, dance, play a musical instrument, perform magic or any form of talent in “good taste” to tryout for the Hoschton Talent Stampede on September 19 at New Community Church in downtown Hoschton. Participants must: •live within a 25-mile radius of the Hoschton Depot. •be ten years of age or older ... [Full Story »]

DOT crews resurfacing Ga. Hwy. 124

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Sunday, August 9. 2009

Crews started work this week to resurface SR 124 from SR 53 in Braselton to SR 11/US 129 in Jefferson. The project is 9.6 miles long and will cost $1.3 million. Pittman Construction is the contractor. Crews will use pilot cars to lead vehicles through the work zone. The work includes resurfacing the roadway and adding two feet wide paved ... [Full Story »]

BOC says no to new airport positions

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Friday, August 7. 2009

Two new positions will not be created at the Jackson County airport, although contract labor may be hired to provide linemen services needed for special events. The Jackson County Board of Commissioners voted Monday night not to hire a airport program specialist and airport lineman. Last month, the BOC heard a request from airport manager Bob ... [Full Story »]

Car purchase creates altercation among foursome; leads to arrests

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Friday, August 7. 2009

A group of four individuals who had been together all day had an altercation involving a car purchase. Two of the individuals purchased a car from David Ross Wike who wanted the car back. He approached the victim’s property with Joshua Allen Shanks to retrieve the car, whereupon the residents told them to leave the property. The female ... [Full Story »]

Flood map to get first revision in more than 30 years

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Friday, August 7. 2009

After more than three decades, Jackson County’s flood map is going to be updated. The board of commissioners heard from GIS director Joel Logan Monday night about FEMA’s map modernization program. At the Aug. 17 meeting, the BOC will take action on an agreement to work with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources and FEMA to review the ... [Full Story »]

Action expected on transfer station request

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Friday, August 7. 2009

A decision was made several years ago by the Jackson County Board of Commissioners to construct a new transfer station. Now, county leaders are ready to take action at the Aug. 17 BOC meeting to move forward with the project. At a meeting on Monday, the BOC discussed a $1.05 million bid from Blue Frog Construction to build the transfer station ... [Full Story »]

COLUMN: Wish I could find that old spark for baseball

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Friday, August 7. 2009

I’ve been a part of one street mob. It was not political, but sports related. It was 1992 and Sid Bream had slid safely into home to give the Braves the National League pennant. A huge mob of college kids marched around College, Clayton and Broad streets in Athens, doing the Tomahawk chop in unison and bellowing out the familiar Braves’ ... [Full Story »]

LETTER: Stop government healthcare

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Thursday, August 6. 2009

Dear Editor: Read page 425 of Obama’s heath care reform. It is my understanding from literature that I have received that seniors would be required to attend counseling every five years which would encourage them to end their lives if they are not in good health. Under the guise of ending their suffering, the elderly and chronically ill would ... [Full Story »]

Single car accident at intersection sends man into trees, WJFD responds

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Thursday, August 6. 2009

West Jackson Fire Department personnel were dispatched to the intersection of Highway 53 and Curt Roberts Road in reference to an off the roadway vehicle that was in the trees. The driver was a male in his 20s and was complaining of pain in his neck, chest and right knee. His airway was open and clear and his breathing and pulses were normal. ... [Full Story »]

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