News from BraseltonNewsTODAY - Topics from March, 2011

Ginn co-signs development secrecy bill

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BraseltonNewsTODAY
Thursday, March 3. 2011
Sen. Frank Ginn is on of the co-signers on a bill that would close all records and meetings of local governments when discussing an “economic development project.” SB159 was introduced this week. If passed, the bill would allow local governments to negotiate in secret with individuals or companies, giving tax breaks or making other ... [Full Story »] 

Cooking oil theft suspects facing 102 warrants

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BraseltonNewsTODAY
Wednesday, March 2. 2011
Who knew that used cooking oil from restaurants could potentially be a lucrative business for thieves? Braselton investigator J.D. Gille said he had no clue — until several restaurants in the town became the target of a potentially large-scale theft. “I never thought twice — I thought it was a joke when I first read the (incident) ... [Full Story »] 

Legislators considering changes to HOPE bill

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BraseltonNewsTODAY
Wednesday, March 2. 2011
Changes to the HOPE Scholarship are “necessary” to its future, says Rep. Tommy Benton (R-Jefferson), who said a bill changing HOPE was “coming out” Tuesday. “If we don’t do something now, in a year or two it won’t be there anymore,” said Benton, whose district covers most of Jackson County and tiny slivers of Barrow and Hall ... [Full Story »] 
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