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Thieves target two houses in subdivision

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Wednesday, September 9. 2009

Thieves targeted two houses in a Hoschton subdivision in recent weeks, according to police. On Aug. 20, a woman on Buck Trail in the Deer Creek Farms subdivision said when she stopped at her house around 4:30 p.m., she found that a door from the garage to the basement was open with a light turned out. When she entered her house, she noticed ... [Full Story »]

BOC approves 15 furlough days through 2010

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Wednesday, September 9. 2009

The downturn in the economy has led to the Jackson County Board of Commission approving 15 employee furlough days through 2010. In a called meeting on Sept. 2, the BOC approved the 15 proposed furlough days in an effort to save the county $646,000. The county is facing a $3.5 millions shortfall in its 2010 budget. “The other alternatives are ... [Full Story »]

Clark announces run for state house

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Wednesday, September 9. 2009

Small business owner, Josh Clark, has announced that he is running for State House District 98 seat in 2010. The district serves part of Gwinnett County and is currently held by State Rep. Bobby Reese. Clark was born in Georgia and raised in Gwinnett County. As a father of three children with a fourth on the way, he has benefited from the ... [Full Story »]

City halls to close on Labor Day

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Sunday, September 6. 2009

Braselton and Hoschton will close their city halls in observation of the Labor Day holiday on Monday, Sept. 7. Hoschton will also close its city hall on Friday, Sept. 11, as part of the town’s weekly furlough schedule. City hall is closed every Friday for a furlough day until further notice. Also, the Hoschton City Council has moved its ... [Full Story »]

Off-duty deputy chases aggressive driver

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Friday, September 4. 2009

An off-duty deputy followed another vehicle that was driving aggressively in West Jackson, according to the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office. A deputy said he was driving his own vehicle along Jackson Trail Road when he noticed a black SUV speeding behind him. The SUV was so close to the deputy’s vehicle, that he couldn’t see its headlight ... [Full Story »]

DOT looks at four-year plans

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Friday, September 4. 2009

The Georgia Department of Transportation will hold an open house on a four-year plan for rural counties on Tuesday, Sept. 8, from 5-7 p.m., at the Jackson County Courthouse, Jefferson. The agency will discuss its State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) — a four-year plan for rural counties detailing federally-funded projects that ... [Full Story »]

I-85 accident results in two people with injuries

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Friday, September 4. 2009

Two people were taken to area hospitals after an accident on Interstate 85 on Saturday, according to the West Jackson Fire Department. A truck on I-85 was on its driver side over an embankment near the 128 mile marker, according to an incident report. There were two people in the truck. One of the passengers was removed from the vehicle, and an ... [Full Story »]

EDITORIAL: Is Hoschton ‘crisis’ just more politics?

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Friday, September 4. 2009

With $77,000 in bills it can’t pay, the City of Hoschton is in deep financial trouble. But that’s nothing new. The town has been in financial trouble for several years. Most of that is due to mismanagement by city officials, although some want to blame outside forces. City officials have known about the impending cash shortage the town ... [Full Story »]

Three candidates jump into Hoschton mayor's race

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Wednesday, September 2. 2009

At the end of qualifying on Wednesday, all of the council seats in Braselton and Hoschton have at least one interested candidate. Those who qualify will have their names on the ballot for a general election on Nov. 3. Braselton As of the end of Wednesday, those who have qualified in Braselton are: •Mayor (currently held by Pat Graham): Ralph ... [Full Story »]

Teen busted for theft raid at stores

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Wednesday, September 2. 2009

Two teenagers were involved in three thefts in the Braselton area, according to police. An employee at the Kroger on Spout Springs Road in South Hall told Braselton police that two teenagers walked out of the store with beer without paying for it. The suspects were seen leaving in a white Ford Mustang, according to an incident report. The store ... [Full Story »]

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