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Wrong fire district candidates listed on Jackson ballots

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Wednesday, October 13. 2010

The wrong names for fire district candidates were listed on the Nov. 2 ballots which means votes for those races will be thrown out and another election will have to be held. Probate judge Margaret Deadwyler said the candidates for the posts who qualified in 2008 were inadvertently listed on the ballot instead of the 2010 candidates. Deadwyler ... [Full Story »]

Early voting under way for Nov. election

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Sunday, October 10. 2010

Early voting for the Nov. 2 General Election is under way and will end on Friday, Oct. 29. Jackson County voters can cast a ballot from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays at the administrative building. Races on the ballot include: •United States Senator: incumbent Johnny Isakson (R), Mike Thurmond (D) and Chuck Donovan (L). ... [Full Story »]

Local church receives visit from the WJFD

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Sunday, October 10. 2010

The West Jackson Fire Department was dispatched to a Hoschton church last week in response to a fire alarm. The alarm at New Community Church, located on Ga. Hwy. 53, went off around 5:30 a.m. on Sept. 28. When WJFD arrived on the scene, personnel found no smoke or flames at the address, however, could not get inside to fully inspect the ... [Full Story »]

Deer hunt may be solution to overpopulation in Hoschton

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Friday, October 8. 2010

By Kerri Testement and Ben Munro For some residents in Hoschton, the growing deer population is becoming a problem. A solution? The city could sanction a legalized deer hunt with bows and arrows to keep the roaming animals in check. Council member Scott Butler proposed the idea after bucks and does started grazing extensively on his vegetation ... [Full Story »]

Deal, Barnes to debate Sunday, Oct. 10

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Friday, October 8. 2010

Both the Democratic and Republican candidates for governor of Georgia have tentatively agreed to participate a debate on Sunday, Oct. 10, at Pearce Auditorium at Brenau University, Gainesville. Democratic candidate Roy Barnes, former governor, and Republican Nathan Deal, former long-term congressman for north Georgia’s 9th Congressional ... [Full Story »]

COLUMN: Time to circle the e-wagons

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Friday, October 8. 2010

I never carry a checkbook and seldom carry more cash than what I need to get a value meal at Burger King. In fact, it is not uncommon for me to scrounge change out the ash tray in my car just to have enough cash to buy a cup of coffee. Years ago, I basically quit using cash in favor of credit cards. Credit cards are faster, easier and accepted ... [Full Story »]

Debate between Deal, Barnes canceled

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Friday, October 8. 2010

A debate between the the Democratic and Republican candidates for governor of Georgia scheduled for Sunday at Brenau University, Gainesville, has been canceled. Democratic candidate Roy Barnes, former governor, and Republican Nathan Deal, former long-term congressman for north Georgia’s 9th Congressional District, both received formal letters ... [Full Story »]

Barrow SPLOST project list gets agreement

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Wednesday, October 6. 2010

By Susan Norman County and municipal officials have found common ground on an issue of great importance to each of their jurisdictions – the continuation of the penny Special Purpose Option Local Sales Tax. The new SPLOST cycle is not scheduled to begin until the summer of 2012, but officials are trying to get the issue before voters as early ... [Full Story »]

Dogs lead to altercation, mismatched stories

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Wednesday, October 6. 2010

It was a matter of “he said, she said” at a Beech Trail address in Braselton last week, after a man’s dog trespassed on a woman’s property allegedly leading to a threatening exchange. An officer from the Braselton Police Department arrived to the woman’s address after she called for assistance. The woman told police that she had been ... [Full Story »]

Hoschton waiting on sales tax referendum before passing budget

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Wednesday, October 6. 2010

The outcome of November’s referendum on a penny sales tax will determine how Hoschton finances its proposed 2011 budget. If approved, Hoschton stands to get a potential $932,500 over the six-year period of the SPLOST, which will largely fund the city’s water and sewer debt. The city council was set to adopt its 2011 budget — which ... [Full Story »]

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