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School policies lack mention of social sites

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Wednesday, December 9. 2009

Social networking continues to gain popularity and with its expansion comes an increase awareness of what’s appropriate and what isn’t. Locally, the community has been riveted by the story of a teacher at Apalachee High School in Barrow County. The school system allegedly received an email from a concerned parent over photos that were taken ... [Full Story »]

Two suspects try to break into woman’s house

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Wednesday, December 9. 2009

Two men who knocked on a woman’s door apparently later tried to enter her house, according to Braselton police. A woman said she was alone at her Chardonnay Trace house when two unknown black males — between the ages of 18 and 25 — knocked on her door. One of the suspects was wearing all black clothing, while the other was wearing dark ... [Full Story »]

Hoschton woman found guilty of investment scheme

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Wednesday, December 9. 2009

A federal jury has found a Hoschton woman guilty in an advance fee investment scheme that resulted in more than three dozen victims losing an estimated $3.7 million. Katherine Twigg, 48, was convicted on Friday on one count of conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud, and three counts of wire fraud. Her trial lasted for four days and it took ... [Full Story »]

Barrow school system facing second employee lawsuit

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Sunday, December 6. 2009

Another former employee of Barrow County Schools has filed suit against the school system. Cynthia DeLong was employed as the custodial coordinator for Barrow County Schools from Feb. 25, 2008 until her termination on Oct. 27, 2008. In a lawsuit filed on Nov. 12, 2009 in Federal Court, DeLong claims that she “worked an amount of time that was ... [Full Story »]

Longstreet Clinic opens in medical office building

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Sunday, December 6. 2009

The Longstreet Clinic, P.C., has announced that its physicians, certified nurse midwives and nurse practitioners are now accepting new patients at their new Greater Braselton office in Medical Plaza 1 at River Place. The full-time, 5,000-square-foot office on the third floor of the Thompson Mill Road medical complex includes both The Longstreet ... [Full Story »]

Area food bank reacts to economic changes

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Sunday, December 6. 2009

With this year’s holiday season, the economic slowdown adds an extra burden on the shoulders of many in Jackson County. The holidays are often a reminder to think of the less fortunate and this season it’s important to be reminded that others are in the same boat. The Food Bank of Northeast Georgia looks to provide access to food for those ... [Full Story »]

Jackson spends most on students, according to data

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Sunday, December 6. 2009

The Jackson County School System spends the most money per student compared to other area systems of a similar size. According to recently released data from the Georgia Department of Education, the county system spends $9,689 per student overall. That includes $6,250 in instruction spending and $729 in school administrative costs per student. ... [Full Story »]

Police handle stolen wreath case

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Sunday, December 6. 2009

It’s three weeks before Christmas, and there may be a Grinch in Braselton. A Mossy Oak Landing resident reported to Braselton police that a Christmas wreath was stolen from their front door on Saturday night. A power cord in the area was also cut, along with weather stripping around the front door, police said. The stolen Christmas wreath was ... [Full Story »]

Golf balls cause damage to Hoschton residence

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Sunday, December 6. 2009

A golf ball flew through a window of a house on Legacy Drive in Hoschton last week, sending the perpetrator running The owner of the house told Hoschton Police that his neighbor’s son had shattered the double pane window. In addition, the blind covering the window, located in the basement, was damaged. The resident said that 17-year-old Larry ... [Full Story »]

Braselton, Oakwood working on joint sewer line venture

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Friday, December 4. 2009

An effort to bring Braselton sewer service to Oakwood could be completed next year. Three years ago, the two cities signed an intergovernmental agreement that would give Oakwood the authority to buy up to 2.5 million gallons a day of sewer treatment capacity from Braselton. Oakwood must pay for installation of a new sewer line from the ... [Full Story »]

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