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Scores rise for local high school writing tests

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Wednesday, December 15. 2010

Like their peers across Georgia, high school students in Jackson County have made a major jump in their state-mandated writing test scores. The Georgia High School Writing Test (GHSWT) is first given to students in the fall of their 11th grade year. If they don’t pass, students have additional opportunities to take the writing test, which is ... [Full Story »]

Gun fired during home burglary

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Wednesday, December 15. 2010

A burglar stealing guns from a house in Braselton seemed to unintentionally fire one of the weapons during the theft, according to an incident report from the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office. A woman at a Kings Lane address said when she arrived at her house on Thursday afternoon, she discovered that someone had broken into her residence. A ... [Full Story »]

Braselton DDA fundraiser surpasses expectations

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Wednesday, December 15. 2010

For its first fundraiser, the Braselton Downtown Development Authority’s members think a wine tasting and auction did better than initially anticipated. “A Toast to Braselton,” a fundraiser held in November, raised a total of $5,315 for the authority — its inaugural event for the group, which was established in 2009. “I think it went ... [Full Story »]

Braselton officer arrested after dispute

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Monday, December 13. 2010

A Braselton officer has been arrested by the Hall County Sheriff's Office for pushing a victim and a child during a domestic dispute on Sunday. Raymond Rutledge, 36, of Flowery Branch, was charged with battery and cruelty to children in the third degree under the Family Violence Act, according to the Hall County Sheriff's Office. The incident ... [Full Story »]

JCWSA adopts outdoor watering policy

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Sunday, December 12. 2010

The Georgia General Assembly has tightened its rules for the use of water from the state’s public water systems. Last month, the Jackson County Water and Sewerage Authority made two policy changes as a result of Senate Bill 370 signed into law last summer by Gov. Sonny Perdue. The first requires that all new developments have individual water ... [Full Story »]

BOC to make board appointments at next meeting

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Sunday, December 12. 2010

Several key leadership appointed positions will be filled by the Jackson County Board of Commissioners when it meets at 6 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 20, at the courthouse. These positions and the people currently on the board are as follows: •Industrial development authority, Jim Dove. •Planning commission, Al Venable and Jimmy Ford. •Board of ... [Full Story »]

HVAC system causes minor smoke damage

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Sunday, December 12. 2010

An electrical outage from a heating and air conditioning unit caused minor damage to a Hoschton residence, according to the West Jackson Fire Department When firefighters arrived at the Creek View Court residence, they checked the interior of the house for heat in the walls and found that the heat thermostat control had gotten too hot, ... [Full Story »]

COLUMN: Honoring our nation’s soldiers

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Saturday, December 11. 2010

“From the bitter cold at Valley Forge, to the mountains of Afghanistan and the deserts of Iraq, our soldiers have courageously answered when called, gone where ordered, and defended our nation with honor.” – Solomon Ortiz BY LORIN SINN-CLARK Thank heavens for soldiers! For there are those of us who enjoy the safety and freedoms they have ... [Full Story »]

County, Jefferson to seek grant for historic courthouse

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Saturday, December 11. 2010

Jackson County and Jefferson governments are joining together to seek a $1 million grant to go toward the historic courthouse renovation project. The money would be use for sidewalks around the courthouse and interior work. The board of commissioners voted Monday night to seek the grant. Jefferson city manager John Ward and county planning ... [Full Story »]

Chamber raises $2,000 for Christmas dinner

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Saturday, December 11. 2010

The Jackson County Area Chamber of Commerce raised more than $2,000 last Wednesday morning to help fund a Dec. 23 Christmas dinner for down-and-out Jackson County residents. Kurt Kilgore of Rockabilly Auction, Commerce, helped attendees get into the spending spirit as he auctioned off items donated by chamber members at the group’s December ... [Full Story »]

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