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Several small fires found along Interstate 85

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Sunday, July 10. 2011

The West Jackson Fire Department handled several small grass fires on Interstate 85 in recent days, according to incident reports. In one incident, firefighters found two small grass fires and extinguished them with a hose on a fire truck. In a second incident, firefighters found a five square-foot area on fire. They used a fire extinguisher to ... [Full Story »]

Technology tools on ambulances helping cardiac patients

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Saturday, July 9. 2011

If you’re having a heart attack, your chances for a better outcome may be dramatically improved if you arrive at a hospital in a Jackson County ambulance. Thanks to a number of recent technology upgrades, the county’s six ambulances are now considered some of the most advanced in Georgia for treating patients suffering a heart attack or ... [Full Story »]

Business partner steals lots of money

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Saturday, July 9. 2011

A Braselton man said a business partner has taken more than $100,000 from him, according to an incident report from the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office. The man said he invested $100,000 in the business in March 2010, but hasn’t received any money from the deal. A business partner keeps “putting him off,” the man said. The business ... [Full Story »]

Woman charged in construction site theft

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Friday, July 8. 2011

A Braselton woman was arrested for taking signs and metal pipes from a downtown construction site, according to police. Lisa Diane Fischel, 46, was charged with theft by taking after another woman reported seeing Fischel loading three road construction sign holders and metal pipes into her vehicle. The woman who reported the incident is ... [Full Story »]

Cities recertified as cities of ethics

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Thursday, July 7. 2011

The cities of Arcade, Hoschton and Nicholson were recertified as “Certified Cities of Ethics” at the Georgia Municipal Association’s annual convention. There are currently more than 200 Certified Cities of Ethics in Georgia. The voluntary City of Ethics program began in 1999 and was developed by a panel of business and government ... [Full Story »]

New road paths begin to take shape in Braselton

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Thursday, July 7. 2011

After years of planning, drivers can finally see what will become the new paths of two major roads in Braselton. While the town is working on the realignment of Ga. Hwy. 124 at the intersection of Ga. Hwy. 53 in downtown Braselton, Jackson County is laying the groundwork for the realignment and widening of nearby Zion Church Road. Both ventures ... [Full Story »]

Police: Man threatens to kill rape victim, child

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Wednesday, July 6. 2011

A Braselton man arrested for rape told his victim to write a goodbye letter to her two-year-old daughter while threatening to kill the young girl and the victim, according to police. The victim told Braselton police that Christopher Edward Oliva, 32, came to her Braselton residence, kicked her, beat her and threatened her with a firearm. The ... [Full Story »]

Boys and Girls Club stays busy for summer

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Sunday, July 3. 2011

Just because it is summer vacation does not mean a break for the Boys and Girls Club of Jackson County. Summer is the organization’s busiest time of the year. On most days, the club offers 15 computer labs, a game room, arts and crafts, kickball, football, dodge ball, and basketball. Additionally, the organization provides a free daily USDA ... [Full Story »]

Cities passed over for sidewalks grant

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Saturday, July 2. 2011

Braselton and Hoschton may have been passed over for a major grant to fund sidewalks in their downtowns, but officials say they’ll keep the projects alive. The neighboring cities — along with West Jackson Primary School and West Jackson Intermediate School — applied last year for a federal Safe Routes to Schools grant in hopes of ... [Full Story »]

Vehicle lands in embankment off roadway

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Saturday, July 2. 2011

A vehicle landed about 20 feet down an embankment in Braselton on Saturday, June 25, according to an incident report from the West Jackson Fire Department. When firefighters arrived, they said the driver of a Dodge Durango was standing outside of the vehicle, but he was still in the embankment on Ednaville Road. Two firefighters descended into ... [Full Story »]

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