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Planners to meet Monday night

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Saturday, February 19. 2011

Habersham Bank taken over by FDIC

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Friday, February 18. 2011

Habersham Bank — which once had a branch in Braselton — has been taken over by the FDIC, according to a press release issued on Friday afternoon. The Georgia Department of Banking and Finance took possession of Habersham Bank after the Habersham County Superior Court issued an order appointing the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation ... [Full Story »]

Benton considers vote on proposed immigration bill

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Friday, February 18. 2011

When it comes to immigration legislation before the Georgia House of Representatives, Rep. Tommy Benton (R-Jefferson) says he’ll base his vote on the desires of his constituents instead of those of two agricultural lobbying groups. Benton said late Monday he was not sure whether the bill had cleared the Judiciary Committee yet. “It’s ... [Full Story »]

Town closes parts of riverwalk for construction

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Friday, February 18. 2011

Portions of the Braselton Mulberry RiverWalk will be closed on some days while new wells are installed in the area. The riverwalk is a naturalized trail that spans Jackson, Barrow, Gwinnett and Hall counties along the Mulberry River. The sections between the Madrid Falls Road entrance and Oliney Falls Drive — located in The Falls of ... [Full Story »]

Town rejects proposal for county to handle elections

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Thursday, February 17. 2011

Voters in Braselton won’t be traveling to Winder to cast an advanced ballot during elections, the town council decided on Monday. The Braselton Town Council unanimously denied a proposed intergovernmental agreement with Barrow County — which would have handled the town’s elections. “It’s a pretty turn-key proposal,” said town ... [Full Story »]

Accused molester gets life in prison after trial

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Thursday, February 17. 2011

A 35-year-old Hoschton man who faced justice this week in Barrow County will spend the rest of his life behind bars for molesting a young female family member over a period of several years. At the end of a four-day trial, a Barrow County jury found Edward Pershing Hunt guilty of rape, aggravated child molestation, child molestation and cruelty ... [Full Story »]

Braselton prepares for sales tax negotiations

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Wednesday, February 16. 2011

It may be a long time commitment for one Braselton official— but when it comes to negotiating the town’s share of sales tax revenue, the investment could have a major financial impact. The Braselton Town Council named council member Tony Funari on Monday as its official negotiator for the upcoming Local Option Sales Tax (LOST) discussions ... [Full Story »]

Braselton CID starts initial work

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Sunday, February 13. 2011

Before pouring concrete for a proposed “LifePath” along Ga. Hwy. 211 in Braselton, a group of commercial property owners laid the foundation for their new group on Monday. The Braselton Community Improvement District (CID) includes 24 commercial properties along the state highway whose owners have a collective vision to install a one-mile ... [Full Story »]

Proposal would spend SPLOST funds on recreation at WJMS

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Sunday, February 13. 2011

A proposal to use sales tax revenue allocated for recreation to locate restrooms and concessions stands at West Jackson Middle School will be on the agenda for a vote Feb. 21 by the board of commissioners. Recreation director Ricky Sanders recommended approval of the project to the BOC Monday night. “The community is using this facility for ... [Full Story »]

‘Commuter Dude:’ Hang-up cell phones while driving

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Sunday, February 13. 2011

Attendees of the Jackson County Area Chamber of Commerce heard a plea from “the Commuter Dude” last Wednesday to support an Atlanta TV station’s campaign to reduce “distracted driving.” John Gerard, WXIA’s Commuter Dude, is the point person for the station’s “Great Hang-Up” program to eliminate use of cell phones or other ... [Full Story »]

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