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Hoschton police department to go 'dormant'

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Wednesday, January 13. 2010

A “survival” budget to keep Hoschton a viable city means making the police department “dormant” for an unknown amount of time until the city’s finances hopefully improve. In a 4-1 vote, the Hoschton City Council adopted its amended 2010 water and sewer, and general fund budgets that forecast no money for the police department. Council ... [Full Story »]

New mayor talks about finances, growth for town

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Wednesday, January 13. 2010

The New Year welcomes a new mayor for Braselton — only the second person in the town’s almost 94-year-old history to not be a member of the Braselton family. Bill Orr was sworn into office on Thursday as mayor of Braselton — a town that spans Jackson, Barrow, Hall and Gwinnett counties. The Braselton News asked Orr to respond to several ... [Full Story »]

LETTER: West Jackson schools have subpar facilities

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Wednesday, January 13. 2010

Dear Editor: I have lived in Jackson County for four years. I have had a child at West Jackson Primary School (WJPS) for three years. I have also been observing the policies and politics of this county these last four years. To be honest, I am appalled at what I have discovered. For starters, I live in the West Jackson part of the county. Many ... [Full Story »]

Man arrested for DUI asks officers to feed his cats

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Wednesday, January 13. 2010

A Flowery Branch man was arrested for driving under the influence, after which he asked the officer to take care of his cats “while he’d be away in jail.” The man, Vernon Houston, was spotted by an officer crossing over the yellow line on Interstate-85 Northbound. A traffic stop was initiated and Houston told the officer that he had ... [Full Story »]

Slappey to serve Graham’s unexpired Braselton DDA term

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Wednesday, January 13. 2010

A new Braselton council member is also the latest member to join the town’s downtown development authority. Peggy B. Slappey — who was sworn into office as the District 2 council member on Thursday — was appointed to the Braselton Downtown Development Authority (DDA) on Monday. Slappey will replace former Mayor Pat Graham, who is running ... [Full Story »]

Slappey to serve Graham’s unexpired visitor's bureau term

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Wednesday, January 13. 2010

A new Braselton council member will also serve on the town's visitor's bureau authority. Peggy B. Slappey — who was sworn into office as the District 2 council member on Thursday — was appointed to the Braselton Visitor's Bureau Authority on Monday. Slappey will replace former Mayor Pat Graham, who is running for a state senate seat. ... [Full Story »]

Arrest made in Braselton shooting

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Wednesday, January 13. 2010

Barrow County Sheriff’s deputies have arrested a man in connection with a Jan. 12 shooting in Braselton. Lloyd Hudson, 38, of 1235 Ga. Hwy. 124 in Braselton, is facing charges of aggravated assault and violation of Georgia’s controlled substances act. Deputies were dispatched to Hudson’s residence just after 9:30 p.m. Tuesday evening. ... [Full Story »]

Yates to hold town hall meeting in Hoschton

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Sunday, January 10. 2010

Jackson County Commissioner Bruce Yates will hold a town hall meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 12, at 7 p.m., at the Hoschton Depot. The meeting will include updates on the new Hoschton Park, the Zion Church road project, the Ga. Hwy. 332 and Ga. Hwy. 124 intersection, Agri-Cycle, the Census, the 2010 county budget, property assessments, as well as any ... [Full Story »]

State senate seat race narrows

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Sunday, January 10. 2010

Another candidate for the District 47 State Senate race has withdrawn from the race. Frank Ginn, Comer, announced Saturday that he is no longer running for the District 47 State Senate seat, currently held by Ralph Hudgens — who is running for state insurance commissioner. Ginn, who announced his candidacy on July 26, was vying for the seat ... [Full Story »]

Belongings stolen while Hoschton couple sat in jail

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Sunday, January 10. 2010

While in jail, the belongings of a Hoschton couple were stolen from their residence, according to the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office. The couple reported a burglary at their Tapp Wood Road mobile home on Sunday. The man suspected that people he was once associated with when he did drugs were involved and that the items were now in the ... [Full Story »]

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