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Braselton planners OK changes to zoning district

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Sunday, July 31. 2011

The Braselton Planning Commission recommended on Monday, June 25, that the town revise its regulations for some large-scale commercial projects. The commission favored a proposal to revamp Braselton’s development code for permitted uses and standards in the Business Park (BP) zoning classification. BP is one of seven commercial zoning ... [Full Story »]

New principal has long education career

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Sunday, July 31. 2011

Scott Smith jokes that his career is in its “second 30” — after 35 years in education that has included the top jobs at some of Georgia’s largest high schools. And while Smith — who just became the new principal at Jackson County Comprehensive High School — could have retired years ago, he’s looking forward to many more years in ... [Full Story »]

Too many absences may lead to jail time

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Sunday, July 31. 2011

Think that too many unexcused absences for students doesn’t have consequences for parents? Then take a look at the Jackson County Jail — where 14 people were charged with truancy in 2010 and 11 were arrested in 2009 for not sending their children to school, as mandated by state law. “(The arrests are) pretty rare, but it’s not nearly ... [Full Story »]

Firefighters respond to multiple incidents

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Sunday, July 31. 2011

The West Jackson Fire Department responded to the following incidents last week: •tree on power line at a Duck Road, Braselton, address, where a homeowner said she saw what appeared to be fireworks coming from a tree behind a residence. At that time, firefighters said they couldn’t find any fire. Firefighters said it appeared that a tree ... [Full Story »]

Man says someone keeps draining his pool

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Friday, July 29. 2011

Could someone be empting a Hoschton man’s swimming pool? A Chelsey Lane man believes that someone has emptied the water from his pool at least five times, according to an incident report from the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office. The man said after he initially reported the first pool-empting incident, it happened again four additional ... [Full Story »]

Jackson County School System classes start Thursday, Aug. 4

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Thursday, July 28. 2011

For some students, this is the last week of summer freedom — as they’ll return to school next week. Students in the Jefferson City School System will return to class on Monday, Aug. 1, followed by Jackson County School System students on Thursday, Aug. 4. Meanwhile, teachers in Jefferson started their pre-planning days on Tuesday and will ... [Full Story »]

Four schools in county fail to make AYP

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Thursday, July 28. 2011

Four schools in Jackson County are among those that initially failed to Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP), according to the state department of education. For three of those schools — Jackson County Comprehensive High School, East Jackson Comprehensive High School and Commerce High School — the rising bar to determine AYP using graduation ... [Full Story »]

Boyfriend leaves woman, kids on I-85

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Thursday, July 28. 2011

A South Carolina woman was left bleeding and trying to flag down a vehicle for a ride with her two children on Interstate 85, according to an incident report from the Braselton Police Department. The 31-year-old woman said her boyfriend punched her in the face after she tried to wrestle away her cell phone from him, according to police. The ... [Full Story »]

Leaders look at Tenn. town for guidance

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Monday, July 25. 2011

Modeling Murfreesboro? Shane Short said the Jackson County Area Chamber of Commerce and other county leaders will soon tour Murfreesboro, Tenn., which 10 years ago was very similar to Jackson County. Short, who brought up the tour at the industrial development authority meeting on Friday, July 15, said Murfreesboro could serve as a guide toward ... [Full Story »]

Friends library group welcomes new president

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Sunday, July 24. 2011

Call it a new chapter for the Friends of the Braselton-West Jackson Library. For the first time in the group’s seven-year history, another president is leading the 300-member strong organization that has been a driving force behind the success of the Braselton Library. Diane Lemaster — the group’s long-time, and until recently only ... [Full Story »]

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