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Firefighters help battle blaze in Hall County

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Friday, January 7. 2011

The West Jackson Fire Department helped Hall County firefighters with a structure fire on Ga. Hwy. 53, according to an incident report. A house near the Hall-Jackson county line was fully involved in flames. The incident commander for Hall County firefighters asked West Jackson firefighters to provide a second unit to the house, which was well ... [Full Story »]

COLUMN: Never too old to stop learning

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Friday, January 7. 2011

“I am still learning.” – Michelangelo ‘Tis the season for resolutions and if you are short on ideas, look no further than the sale flyers in the Sunday paper. Based on what has been price-slashed and/or deeply discounted, we are supposed to begin the New Year by cleaning everything we own, using multiple products and recently-purchased ... [Full Story »]

Suspects steal converters from vehicles

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Wednesday, January 5. 2011

Two suspects stole the catalytic converters from the vehicles of employees at Publix on Ga. Hwy. 211, according to Braselton police. A witness — who was sitting in her vehicle in the store’s parking lot — said she saw a woman by a car and then saw a man’s head suddenly by the vehicle, according to an incident report. She called the ... [Full Story »]

Benton: State changes in grocery tax possible

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Wednesday, January 5. 2011

Watch for spending cuts and tax changes when the Georgia General Assembly begins its 2011 session next Tuesday. That’s the advice from Rep. Tommy Benton (R-Jefferson), whose 31st District covers most of Jackson County. As has been the case for the past two sessions, the legislative elephant in the room in 2011 will be the budget where, ... [Full Story »]

Group receives USDA award for garden project

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Sunday, January 2. 2011

Keep Jackson County Beautiful (KJCB) recently received The People’s Garden award by The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Keep America Beautiful. The award was in recognition of KJCB’s efforts of “USDA’s People’s Garden Initiative that benefits communities, builds collaboration and practices sustainable gardening.” ... [Full Story »]

House cleaner tries to steal jewelry

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Sunday, January 2. 2011

A house cleaner allegedly tried to steal jewelry from a residence by placing it in her bra, according to the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office. A woman living on Antrim Glen Drive, Hoschton, said her housekeeper brought another woman to her house to help with cleaning, according to an incident report. But when the homeowner later went to get ... [Full Story »]

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