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Council approves roof repair work at city hall

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Friday, April 8. 2011

The Hoschton City Hall will soon get a high-tech roof to prevent further damage to the century-old building, the council decided on Monday. The council favored a $27,700 bid from West Roofing Systems, Inc. — after a total of four companies submitted proposals ranging from $8,500 to $29,950 for the project. “To get city hall back to the ... [Full Story »]

Dog, cat bites lead to medical treatment

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Friday, April 8. 2011

Two people that were bit by animals in separate incidents required medical treatment, according to the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office. A man on Stone View Drive, Hoschton, said he was petting a familiar stray cat when it suddenly attacked him by biting his arms and hand several times. Before that, the cat was rubbing against the man’s leg. ... [Full Story »]

Possible murder in Braselton

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Thursday, April 7. 2011

A woman died under suspicious circumstances in an incident that has left two people being questioned, according to Braselton police. While few details are known at this time, assistant police chief Lou Solis said Thursday that a woman in the Barrow County part of The Falls of Braselton subdivision, located off Ga. Hwy. 211, was found dead this ... [Full Story »]

Teen charged in mom's murder in Braselton

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Thursday, April 7. 2011

The Braselton Police Department has arrested a 15-year-old girl in the murder of her mother, who was an Army recruiter. First Sgt. Karen Moore, 42, was killed late Wednesday evening, when her teenage daughter allegedly shot her in the back of the head with a 9mm gun while she was watching TV and using her computer, according to assistant police ... [Full Story »]

Woman killed in Braselton; two arrested

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Thursday, April 7. 2011

A woman has been killed in an incident that has left two people in custody, according to Braselton police. While few details are known at this time, assistant police chief Lou Solis said Thursday that a woman in The Falls of Braselton subdivision was killed this morning and two people have been charged in the incident. The Georgia Bureau of ... [Full Story »]

Possible murder in Braselton

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Thursday, April 7. 2011

Major road changes part of T-SPLOST proposals

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Thursday, April 7. 2011

If voters approve a regional transportation sales tax next year, the Braselton-Hoschton area stands to get some major road projects. Among the wish list of 20 transportation projects proposed in Jackson County — which total more than $180 million — are some significant plans for new roads in West Jackson. Those include a long-planned new ... [Full Story »]

Downed trees, power outages reported

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Wednesday, April 6. 2011

Strong winds and heavy rain passed through Jackson County Monday night leaving some countians without power and others with downed trees on their property. “Last night, we in Jackson County escaped the most serious storms,” EMS director Steve Nichols said Tuesday morning. “It looks to be must better today.” The county 911 department ... [Full Story »]

Friend takes drunk woman’s car for a ride

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Wednesday, April 6. 2011

A man who said he was trying to help a drunk woman with her vehicle was charged for allegedly stealing the car, according to Braselton police. A 23-year-old Hoschton woman said she was with friends at a bar when the group decided to return to one of their houses. The woman said she drank too much and her vehicle was left at the bar, while she ... [Full Story »]

Chamber gears up for virtual derby fundraiser

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Sunday, April 3. 2011

Parimutuel betting may not be legal (yet) in Georgia, but attendees at the inaugural Jackson Derby on Friday, June 10, will be encouraged to put down their bets. The Jackson Derby, set at Bouchard Farms, Commerce, is the Jackson County Area Chamber of Commerce’s newest fundraising event. And while there will be plenty of betting, no actual ... [Full Story »]

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