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Former Braselton cop drops firing appeal

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Wednesday, February 23. 2011

A former Braselton officer who was appealing his termination has dropped his request and has resigned from the police department. Raymond Rutledge, 36, was arrested by the Hall County Sheriff’s Office in December for allegedly pushing a victim and a child during an incident. He was charged with battery and cruelty to children in the third ... [Full Story »]

Benton’s anti-freeze bill moves through legislature

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Wednesday, February 23. 2011

Rep. Tommy Benton’s bill requiring that antifreeze sold in Georgia have a bitter taste has passed the House, but whether it will clear the Senate is another matter. Benton (R-Jefferson) represents the 31st House District, which comprises most of Jackson and small portions of Barrow and Hall counties. The antifreeze legislation is the result ... [Full Story »]

Chamber president discusses area successes

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Monday, February 21. 2011

Despite the tough economy, Jackson County successfully lured five major industries to the community in 2010 — and didn’t offer any tax abatements for those companies. “No land, no equipment was abated last year,” said Shane Short, president of the Jackson County Area Chamber of Commerce. “We didn’t feel we needed to.” Although ... [Full Story »]

DDA continues to seek designation by state agency

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Sunday, February 20. 2011

One of the biggest goals for the Braselton Downtown Development Authority may rest in the budget decisions at the state level. The authority wants Braselton to join Georgia’s Main Street or Better Hometown programs — which help cities develop their core commercial areas. Acceptance into one of the programs could help Braselton revitalize ... [Full Story »]

Braselton enrolling for new government citizens academy

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Sunday, February 20. 2011

The Town of Braselton is offering a behind-the-scenes look at how its government operates with a new citizens academy. For six months, starting in May, those in the Braselton Citizens Academy will learn about each of the town’s departments — from riding along with an officer in a patrol vehicle to balancing a government budget. The citizens ... [Full Story »]

County school system adopts 2011-2012 calendar

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Sunday, February 20. 2011

The 2011-2012 calendar adopted by the Jackson County Board of Education this week will have students returning to class for the new school year on Thursday, Aug. 4. The calendar was one of two proposals on the table for the board to consider on Monday. Both calendars were posted on the school system’s website for public comments. The first ... [Full Story »]

Braselton offices closed Monday

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Sunday, February 20. 2011

The Town of Braselton's facilities will be closed on Monday, Feb. 21, for President's Day. Those who have a law enforcement emergency may always call 911. For water and sewer emergencies, call the on-call employee at 678-283-0437.

Inmates moved to ex-state facility

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Saturday, February 19. 2011

Inmates in the county correctional institute were moved this week to the former I.W. Davis Detention Center, which was closed last year as a state facility. The 174 inmates were moved with the assistance of the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office and the Hall County Correctional Institute. County manager Darrell Hampton said the I.W. Davis ... [Full Story »]

School board approves joint project at WJMS

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Saturday, February 19. 2011

A joint project between the county and the school system will bring a new recreation facility to West Jackson Middle School. The Jackson County Board of Education agreed Monday to spend $100,000 of sales tax revenue to build a combined restroom and concession stand on the field at WJMS. The building will also include storage. Likewise, the ... [Full Story »]

School system personnel director to resign at end of June

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Saturday, February 19. 2011

The Jackson County School System’s long-time personnel director will resign in June, according to changes approved by the board of education on Monday. Sarah Greene’s last day with the county school system will be June 30 — the last day of the current fiscal year. She has been with the Jackson County School System for at least 33 years. ... [Full Story »]

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