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JCWSA extends contract

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Wednesday, January 20. 2010

The Jackson County Water and Sewerage Authority will continue to operate Hoschton’s water and sewer systems at least until March 15 and most likely through 2010. As expected, the authority voted Thursday to extend its “mutual aid” agreement with Hoschton under which it took over those operations Dec. 21 until March 15. The original ... [Full Story »]

Wine, rifle and down utility power lead to arrests

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Wednesday, January 20. 2010

Two men admitted to drinking wine, getting their vehicle stuck on top of a downed utility pole and then shooting a rifle into the air, according to Braselton police. A person on Legends Drive in Chateau Elan reported hearing gun shots in the area, according to an incident report. When two officers arrived in the area, they noticed a vehicle on ... [Full Story »]

BOE recognizes teachers of the year

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Sunday, January 17. 2010

Dawn Brock isn’t just a teacher who loves helping students during the school year — she also gets them involved in the community during the summer. The East Jackson Elementary School first grade teacher picks students to participate in community service projects — such as helping the Boys and Girls Club — during summer vacation. ... [Full Story »]

Once-jailed couple burglarized again in Hoschton

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Sunday, January 17. 2010

For the second time in a week, a man said someone broke into his trailer and stole his belongings, according to the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office. The man and his wife initially reported that a burglary occurred at their Tapp Wood Road residence sometime between Dec. 31 and Jan. 3 — while they were in jail. During that theft, a Xbox, VCR, ... [Full Story »]

Local teacher, author to appear on 'Fox and Friends'

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Friday, January 15. 2010

A local teacher and author will appear on Monday morning’s “Fox and Friends” television show. Danny Kofke, Hoschton, is the author of the book “How to Survive (and Perhaps Thrive) on a Teacher’s Salary.” He is a special education teacher at Gum Springs Elementary School, and has taught preschool, kindergarten, first grade and second ... [Full Story »]

EDITORIAL: What next for Braselton?

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Friday, January 15. 2010

With the swearing in of Bill Orr as mayor of Braselton, a new chapter begins in the town. And the question that looms is this: What next? Over the last decade, Braselton has been very successful in adding new infrastructure to the community. It has seen a boom in both residential growth and commercial and industrial development. For now, much ... [Full Story »]

Hoschton calls meeting for tonight

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Friday, January 15. 2010

The Hoschton City Council will hold a called meeting today (Friday), at 5 p.m., at the depot. The council plans to go into executive session to discuss personnel. Once back in open session, the council will discuss administrative issues regarding the 2010 budget that was amended on Wednesday night. The council will also sign a mutual aid ... [Full Story »]

Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration set Sunday

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Friday, January 15. 2010

The 26th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Celebration will be held on Sunday, Jan. 17, at the Jackson Electric Membership Corporation auditorium, located on Commerce Highway in Jefferson. At 3:30 p.m., the Summer Hill Baptist Church Male Chorus, Jefferson, will present a mini-gospel concert. The Ecumenical Service starts at 4 p.m. The ... [Full Story »]

Empty trailer catches fire

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Friday, January 15. 2010

The West Jackson Fire Department responded to a structure fire Sunday evening at a Jackson Trail Road residence in Hoschton. The structure involved was a vacant trailer that was fully involved with fire upon arrival. According to Chief Ben Stephens, the cause appeared to be an electrical fire. He said that even though the building was vacant, ... [Full Story »]

COLUMN: Preparing for ‘strike three’

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Friday, January 15. 2010

In a recent interview with USA Today, White House National Security Adviser James Jones referred to the failed attempt to bomb a Detroit-bound Northwest jet on Christmas Day as strike two against the American intelligence community. Jones, a 40-year veteran of the United State Marine Corp, said the first strike was the failure to identify Ft. ... [Full Story »]

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