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EDITORIAL: Richardson can’t survive ex-wife’s accusations

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Friday, December 4. 2009

Georgia House Speaker Glenn Richardson is toast. The controversial state political leader has long been the target of criticism. Even his fellow Republicans have at times called for him to calm down. But now he has real trouble — his ex-wife is talking. Richardson divorced his wife in early 2008 amid accusations that he was having an affair ... [Full Story »]

COLUMN: Weeding out the RINOs

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Friday, December 4. 2009

In an interesting political move, members of the Republican National Committee (RNC) have proposed an ideological “purity test” for Republican candidates. If the proposal is adopted, candidates who disagree on more than two of ten basic conservative principles would not receive monetary support from the RNC and the party would be freed from ... [Full Story »]

LETTER: Call tax vote for Hoschton police funds

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Wednesday, December 2. 2009

Dear Editor: Despite all the handwringing, there are a few ways to balance the budget in Hoschton. The first way would be to hold a referendum for a property tax for the sole purpose of funding the police department. Tho the old council denied the citizens the right to hold a referendum, the new council could approve this right. This property ... [Full Story »]

Alleged repo man arrested by sheriff’s office

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Wednesday, December 2. 2009

A man claiming to be reposing a vehicle was arrested last week, according to the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office. A woman at a Lamar Lane, Hoschton, address, told a deputy that she was awakened by the sound of a car door closing in her driveway. When the woman looked out a window, she saw a man attempting to open vehicle doors. The man would ... [Full Story »]

Where are the best Christmas lights?

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Wednesday, December 2. 2009

Do you know about a Christmas lights display in the Braselton-Hoschton area that others should see? If so, post the location — and give directions if it's a tough place to find — for those outdoor Christmas lights displays that offer something special to see for the holidays. Tell the community about displays in your neighborhood.

Fatality reported in Braselton wreck

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Wednesday, December 2. 2009

A woman has died in a two-vehicle accident on Ga. Hwy. 211 on Wednesday morning, according to Braselton police. The accident occurred on the state highway, just north of Thompson Mill Road — between the Riverstone Park and Riverbend at Mulberry Park subdivisions. A woman driving a Corvette was killed in the incident and there were no other ... [Full Story »]

Woman killed in Braselton wreck

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Wednesday, December 2. 2009

A Blairsville woman was killed on Wednesday, Dec. 2, when she lost control of her vehicle in Braselton. Samantha Lance, 40, was driving a Chevrolet Corvette eastbound on Ga. Hwy. 211 when it possibly hydroplaned and she lost control of the vehicle, according to the Georgia State Patrol. At the time, it was raining. A Dodge pickup truck driving ... [Full Story »]

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