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Governor picks Alexander for new State Court judge

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Wednesday, March 23. 2011

Rob Alexander has been named State Court judge for Jackson County. Alexander was notified on Friday that the governor had selected him to replace the late Jerry Gray as State Court judge. Alexander and Nick Primm were the top two candidates selected by the nominating committee from the five applicants. “Governor Deal and the Judicial ... [Full Story »]

Mitsubishi to close Braselton facility

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Wednesday, March 23. 2011

Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America, Inc. will close its Braselton distribution center — ending the company’s 25-year presence in Jackson County. The California-based company announced Friday that the Braselton facility — located in the Park 85 at Braselton development on Braselton Parkway — will close, along another plant in ... [Full Story »]

Unstable woman lashes out at deputies

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Wednesday, March 23. 2011

A woman — who appeared to have a “roller coaster” of behavior towards deputies — told them she wanted to take her alcohol in a patrol vehicle when a deputy offered to give her a ride somewhere, according to the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office. The woman was visiting a friend’s house, when the friend said she continued to get worse ... [Full Story »]

Census: Jackson County grows by 45.4 percent

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Wednesday, March 23. 2011

The U.S. Census Bureau says that Jackson County’s population grew by 45.4 percent over a decade — but at least one city is disputing its population count. “I believe that number is way off,” said Debbie Fontaine, city clerk for Talmo. Those Census figures — which were released on Thursday — showed that the small North Jackson city ... [Full Story »]

Permit for special events facility in Braselton clears first hurdle

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Wednesday, March 23. 2011

The Braselton Planning Commission recommended approval on Monday of a request to allow a special events facility to host weekly church services. Marvin and Mary Stover — owners of the Braselton-Stover House on Ga. Hwy. 53 — want a conditional use permit to allow their two-acre property to be used as a place of worship on Sundays. ... [Full Story »]

High school students continue to struggle on math exams

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Saturday, March 19. 2011

Like their peers across the state, local high school students appear to be struggling on a revamped math curriculum, according to test results. The Georgia Department of Education recently released school results of the End of Course Tests (EOCTs), which are given each semester to high school students as they complete their core curriculum ... [Full Story »]

Neighbors try to find source of gunshots

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Friday, March 18. 2011

Could someone be firing a cannon or another large weapon in the West Jackson area? A man living at a Fairway Park Drive address in the Traditions of Braselton subdivision told a Jackson County deputy that he has heard a lot of gunfire recently and possibly explosions coming from the area of nearby Jackson Trail Road. The man said he pinpointed ... [Full Story »]

Authority extends Hoschton contract

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Friday, March 18. 2011

It’s official. The Jackson County Water and Sewerage Authority will manage Hoschton’s water and sewer operations for the next year. The authority voted last Thursday night to enter into another one-year contract at a cost to Hoschton of $97,455. The Hoschton City Council had already approved the contract when it adopted its 2011 budget, ... [Full Story »]

Some schools holding off on taking Pre-K applications

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Friday, March 18. 2011

Although Gov. Nathan Deal has signed off on changes to the state’s lottery-funded pre-kindergarten program, some schools are still awaiting final word on a few issues before taking applications. The Jackson County School System isn’t taking Pre-K applications for the 2011-2012 school year until officials learn more about the revamped ... [Full Story »]

Town seeks state grant for major store project

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Thursday, March 17. 2011

Getting a state grant to reconfigure a historic store will be another catalyst in revitalizing economic development in downtown Braselton, according to officials. The Braselton Town Council approved a resolution on Monday to seek up to $500,000 for a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) to reorient the Braselton Brothers Store. “In order, ... [Full Story »]

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