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Hearing set on sale of BJC Medical Center

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Wednesday, September 30. 2009

If the process for selling BJC Medical Center to Tennessee-based Restoration Healthcare goes as scheduled, Georgia Attorney General Thurbert Baker will hold a public hearing on the subject Nov. 16. That’s by no means a sure thing, but the process grinds slowly forward and could be completed by the end of the year. “God willing and the creek ... [Full Story »]

Shots fired in house during dispute

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Wednesday, September 30. 2009

A man fired several shots inside a house during a domestic dispute, according to Hoschton police. When a Hoschton officer arrived at the E. Jefferson Street residence, a woman was crying and hysterical in the front yard, according to an incident report. Police had been told that shots were fired before their arrival. The officer pulled the ... [Full Story »]

Simmons named captain of Hoschton police

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Wednesday, September 30. 2009

Lt. Williams Simmons has been promoted to the rank of captain for the Hoschton Police Department, the agency announced Tuesday. Since June 2009, the Hoschton Police Department has experience a transition in staffing and future direction, chief Jeremy Howell said in a statement. Simmons was assigned new responsibilities and assignments, and ... [Full Story »]

Plans for area retail center get OK

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Wednesday, September 30. 2009

A rezoning request that would bring a shopping center to Highway 124 across from the Burger King and near Publix was recommended for approval by the Jackson County Planning Commission Thursday night. The planners approved the request from John Buchanan to rezone 4.11 acres at 1032 and 6036 Hwy. 124 West from agriculture rural farm district to ... [Full Story »]

Braselton candidate drops out of election

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Monday, September 28. 2009

A candidate for the Braselton Town Council has withdrawn his name from the race. Jeremy Britt, an account manager, withdrew his name on Monday from the Nov. 3 election to replace Ralph Richardson Jr. for the District 2 council seat. Richardson is running for mayor. In a letter to town officials, Britt, 32, said he has recently been accepted ... [Full Story »]

Comprehensive plan update meetings ahead

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Sunday, September 27. 2009

Two meetings are coming up to give Jackson County residents the opportunity to give input on an update of the comprehensive plan. The meetings will be held on Sept. 28, at the Nicholson Community Center at 7 p.m., and on Sept. 29 at the Commerce Civic Center at 7 p.m. The meetings are open to all citizens in Jackson County. Meetings have ... [Full Story »]

Homeland Security investigates area woman

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Friday, September 25. 2009

To speak with her, 78-year-old Beth Whitehead would not seem a likely threat to national security. A resident of Barrow County for the past 50 years, Whitehead said she has never been in trouble with anyone, much less with the law. “I don’t look for trouble. I try to avoid it,” she said. As it turned out, Whitehead did not have to go ... [Full Story »]

Qualifying set for vacant council seat

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Friday, September 25. 2009

Qualifying to fill a seat on the Hoschton City Council will be held Tuesday through Thursday, Oct. 6-8, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at city hall. Those who qualify for the Post 5 seat on the city council will have their names on the ballot of the Nov. 3 election. Council member Tom Walden resigned from the post last week. Also on the ballot ... [Full Story »]

No building permits issued

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Friday, September 25. 2009

No building permits for new residences were issued in August by the Braselton Planning and Development Department, according to a town report. In July, the town approved three new residential building permits. In August, Braselton approved permanent sign permits for Floor Sure, Vine United Methodist Church, St. Martins Island and Tan, and ... [Full Story »]

EDITORIAL: Racism not to blame

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Friday, September 25. 2009

When former President Jimmy Carter said “racism” was to blame for the recent heated criticism of President Obama, he opened a firestorm of controversy. While bigotry and racism do exist, that is not the underlying reason for the flak the president is taking over his healthcare proposal and other issues. It doesn’t matter if he’s black, ... [Full Story »]

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