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Hoschton amends budget for path, repaving projects

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Thursday, March 10. 2011

A new sidewalk along Ga. Hwy. 53 will get Hoschton a step closer with its plans to provide connecting paths in the city. The Hoschton City Council on Monday amended its 2011 capital budget, which outlines using sales tax revenue to fund a new sidewalk from Pendergrass Road (Ga. Hwy. 332) to Dollar General on Ga. Hwy. 53. “If you can give ... [Full Story »]

Governor’s office refuses to release judgeship top candidates

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Thursday, March 10. 2011

A Judicial Nominating Commission has interviewed the five applicants for the vacant State Court judgeship in Jackson County and sent a “short list” to the governor of its top choices to fill the seat. Governor Nathan Deal has declined to release the names on the short list. “I understand the curiosity in Jackson County with this state ... [Full Story »]

Governor’s office refuses to release judgeship top candidates

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Thursday, March 10. 2011

Benton signs ‘birther’ legislation on Obama

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Wednesday, March 9. 2011

Rep. Tommy Benton is among 93 state representatives signing “birther” legislation critics say is designed to keep the name of President Barack Obama off the 2012 election ballot in Georgia. The legislation was sponsored by State Rep. Mark Hatfield (R-Waycross) and would require presidential and vice presidential candidates to provide hard ... [Full Story »]

Men charged with trafficking marijuana

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Wednesday, March 9. 2011

Two men were charged with trafficking marijuana after Braselton police found a toolbox filled with the green leafy substance in their vehicle, according to an incident report. An officer said that a during a traffic stop on Interstate 85, he could smell marijuana coming from the interior of a 2003 Honda Accord. The officer questioned the ... [Full Story »]

Men charged with trafficking marijuana

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Wednesday, March 9. 2011

Men charged with trafficking marijuana

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Wednesday, March 9. 2011

Mulberry Park roundabout to temporarily close

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Monday, March 7. 2011

The roundabout at the Grand Hickory entrance to the Mulberry Park subdivision in Braselton will be closed in sections from Wednesday, March 9, through Saturday, March 19. During that time, construction will take place on the street crosswalks to the new park around the large pecan tree. All traffic will be diverted during those days. Braselton ... [Full Story »]

Sales taxes climb up in Jackson County for 2010

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Monday, March 7. 2011

Local Option Sales Taxes in Jackson County were up in 2010 by 4.25 percent over 2009, an increase of $213,600. That amount was about one-percent above the county’s budget and totaled $5.25 million on the year. In addition, SPLOST taxes were also up in 2010 over 2009 at $8.4 million compared to $8.08 million. Sales taxes are a key source of ... [Full Story »]

Braselton to meet Wednesday on grant application

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Sunday, March 6. 2011

Braselton will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, March 9, at 4 p.m. to discuss its plans to apply for a state grant to reconfigure the historic Braselton Brothers Store in downtown. The town is applying to the Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) for a redevelopment fund grant of up to $500,000 for the economic development project. ... [Full Story »]

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