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Health board reviews proposal on school sex ed

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Wednesday, August 11. 2010

The Jackson County Board of Health is edging toward a recommendation that the county school system change its sex education policy and curriculum. Meeting last Wednesday, the board heard district health director Dr. Claude Burnett propose “the next step,” a policy that includes not just abstinence, but also information about birth control ... [Full Story »]

Runoff election coming up Aug. 10

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Sunday, August 8. 2010

State Senate District 47 candidates Frank Ginn and Shane Coley will face off Tuesday in the runoff election On election day, Aug. 10, polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at all of the polls in the county. Other races to be on the Republican ballot include the following: •governor’s race, Karen Handel and Nathan Deal. •insurance ... [Full Story »]

Jackson County tax digest drops 5%

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Sunday, August 8. 2010

The Jackson County tax digest is expected to drop five percent or more this fall. With over 700 property tax appeals still pending, preliminary numbers show the overall net county tax digest will fall from $2.43 billion in 2009 to $2.30 billion this year. In Braselton and Hoschton, property values also saw a large decline. Braselton’s values ... [Full Story »]

Veterans Day activities being planned for city

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Sunday, August 8. 2010

Inspired by his brother’s military service, a Hoschton man is organizing a Veterans Day event for the city. Charles Ford said he’s reaching out to veterans and their families to participate in the inaugural event for Hoschton. “What we want to do is to welcome and shake hands with all veterans in this area,” he told the city council on ... [Full Story »]

Thief steals from subdivision (again)

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Sunday, August 8. 2010

A copper wire thief returned to a West Jackson subdivision for a second theft, according to the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office. A man in the Steeple Chase subdivision, located off Tapp Wood Road, said someone initially stole an estimated $3,000 of copper wire from a gate in the neighborhood early Friday morning. The next morning, the suspect ... [Full Story »]

Commissioner calls for lift on furlough days

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Friday, August 6. 2010

Jackson County Commissioner Dwain Smith spoke at the board of commissioners meeting Monday night in favor of the county lifting the furlough days for county employees. “I don’t think we are doing as well as we can do for our employees,” Smith said. “ They haven’t had a pay increase since 2007. Medical insurance has gone up. We’re ... [Full Story »]

EDITORIAL: Big test looming for Hoschton leaders

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Friday, August 6. 2010

Around two years ago, Hoschton citizens got riled up over a proposed property tax in the city. Meetings were packed. Petitions were circulated. No tax was enacted that year, or last year. Now under a new administration, Hoschton did finally make some tough decisions for the town’s financial future. It did away with its police department. And ... [Full Story »]

Firefighters collect more than $4,000 for MDA

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Friday, August 6. 2010

The West Jackson Fire Department recently collected more than $4,000 for the MDA to benefit Jerry’s Kids. The nonprofit group funds research to find a cure for muscular dystrophy, ALS and related diseases. It also provides healthcare and support services, advocacy and education, according to its website. The West Jackson Fire Department ... [Full Story »]

COLUMN: The preacher and the politician

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Friday, August 6. 2010

There is an old joke about a preacher who wanted to know what profession his son would choose when he grew older. As a test, the preacher left a Bible, a silver dollar and a bottle of whiskey on a table in the boy’s room. The idea was that if the son picked up the Bible, he would be a preacher like his father. If he picked up the silver ... [Full Story »]

Braselton council approves resolution about Gwinnett

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Wednesday, August 4. 2010

The Braselton Town Council approved a resolution on Wednesday that may be an initial step in settling a dispute with Gwinnett County and most of its cities. For two years, Gwinnett County and its 15 cities haven’t been able to reach an agreement for the Service Delivery Strategy Act — also called House Bill 489. The state law requires that ... [Full Story »]

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