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Former Barrow resident arrested for murder

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Thursday, February 18. 2010

A former Hoschton resident has been arrested for the murder of his estranged wife. Phillip Chad Dunn, 28, fatally stabbed Shelley Dyan Dunn, of Buford, in the parking lot of a Gwinnett County Wal-Mart on Feb. 14. The attack took place when the two met to exchange custody of their young children. When police arrived at the Lawrenceville-Suwanee ... [Full Story »]

Another candidate in race for state senate seat

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Wednesday, February 17. 2010

Saying “enough is enough,” Oglethorpe County resident Doug Bower, 62, has announced his plans to seek the 47th District State Senate seat now held by Ralph Hudgens. Hudgens, who will run for state insurance commissioner, is not seeking re-election. Bower joins former Braselton mayor Pat Graham, Hoschton businessman Kelley Gary and Winder ... [Full Story »]

Thieves target trailers at truck stop

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Wednesday, February 17. 2010

Five tractor-trailer truck drivers told Braselton police that someone attempted to steal items from their vehicles early Sunday. The trucks were all parked at the Pilot Travel Center on Ga. Hwy. 53, where the drivers reported checking on their vehicles early in the morning to notice that the locks were broken on their trailers. Two of the ... [Full Story »]

Braselton council reviews goals from the past year at retreat

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Wednesday, February 17. 2010

The Braselton Town Council recently held its annual retreat to address past goals and establish new ones. The town hoped to accomplish its goals anywhere from 12 to 18 months from making them. During the past year, Braselton has paid close attention to the goals it set and while not all are complete, progress has been made on the five main ... [Full Story »]

More state budget cuts looming this week

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Sunday, February 14. 2010

The moment every state agency — but especially school systems — has dreaded is at hand. On Thursday, the Georgia House of Representatives will approve the supplemental appropriations bill reflecting a $1.2 billion dollar cut in the current budget. Much of that will likely come from education. “I don’t know anything about it (education ... [Full Story »]

10 educators to retire at end of school year

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Sunday, February 14. 2010

Ten long-time educators will retire at the end of this school year. The Jackson County Board of Education approved at its meeting on Monday the following retirements: Martha Babb, EJCHS media specialist; Christine Brady, WJMS special education paraprofessional; Veronica Brown, EJMS special education paraprofessional; Sandra Carlyle, WJMS ... [Full Story »]

Local, state and national elections on tap

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Sunday, February 14. 2010

Jackson County voters will have plenty on their political plates in 2010 between county, state and national elections. The primaries are July 20. All general and non-partisan elections are Nov. 2. Qualifying for the July primaries runs from April 26 at 9 a.m. to April 30 at noon. Qualifying for the November general elections and non-partisan ... [Full Story »]

Homeowner suspicious of woman from bank

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Sunday, February 14. 2010

A woman claiming to be from a bank about a homeowner’s mortgage modification appeared suspicious, according to the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office. A homeowner on Chadwick Court, Jefferson, told a deputy that a woman came to her door and said she was an employee with Chase Mortgage. The woman — who was possibly in her 30s and had a wrap ... [Full Story »]

Arrest made in Barrow County stabbing death

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Friday, February 12. 2010

Barrow County Sheriff’s investigators have made an arrest in connection with a Feb. 5 homicide at a Clacktown Road residence. Deputies arrested Justin Baber, 18, of 1058 Clacktown Road in Winder, late Friday on charges of felony murder, malice murder, aggravated assault, tampering with evidence and possession of a knife during the commission ... [Full Story »]

EDITORIAL: Teacher pay changes would not be simple

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Friday, February 12. 2010

It’s a cliché to say that the “devil is in the details,” but that’s exactly the situation with Gov. Sonny Perdue’s efforts to have teachers paid based more on performance than on how many advanced degrees they can collect. Few would argue with the underlying intentions of the governor’s efforts. Pay based on tenure and degrees is ... [Full Story »]

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