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Braselton still wants designation for downtown

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Thursday, October 20. 2011

If it’s available, officials in Braselton still want the town to be considered for a state program that helps cities revitalize and develop their downtowns. The Georgia Department of Community Affairs’ Office of Downtown Development coordinates the state’s Main Street and Better Hometown programs — both designed to provide assistance ... [Full Story »]

Bond refinancing expected to save $416,000

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Thursday, October 20. 2011

Like the county government, the Jackson County Water and Sewerage Authority is refinancing some of its debt to take advantage of low interest rates. The authority voted in a called meeting on Thursday, Oct. 6, to approve documents to refinance 1999 bonds sold to finance a water line to Plant Dahlberg in Center and to replace a GEFA (Georgia ... [Full Story »]

Early voting starts in Braselton

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Thursday, October 20. 2011

Early voting for Braselton’s special election — a referendum on Sunday alcohol sales at stores — has begun at town hall. While there are no contested council seats on the ballot for the general election on Tuesday, Nov. 8, Braselton will still hold a special election that day on whether the town should allow package sales of beer, wine ... [Full Story »]

Jackson County sends out property tax bills

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Thursday, October 20. 2011

The 2011 Jackson County Property Tax Statements were mailed last week. Taxes will be due December 20. After the due date of December 20, interest accrues at the rate of one percent per month. A one-time 10 percent penalty will be assessed on the 91st day (March 21, 2012). Anyone who received a bill for property that they no longer own (sold, ... [Full Story »]

Judge declares mistrial on one count in teen overdose case

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Thursday, October 20. 2011

A Superior Court judge has declared a mistrial on a misdemeanor charge for a woman who was accused of providing prescription pills that lead to a teenager’s death in 2008 in Hoschton. Judge Joe Booth signed an order on Monday declaring a mistrial against Donna McDonald on the charge of contributing to the delinquency of a minor. A Jackson ... [Full Story »]

Mayfield Dairy ends tours in Braselton

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Wednesday, October 19. 2011

The parent company of Mayfield Dairy has received hundreds of comments from people who want Dean Foods to keep the visitors center open in Braselton, according to a spokesperson. But even with those pleas — more than 150 phone calls, at least 75 messages on two Facebook pages and countless other conversations with folks — the visitors ... [Full Story »]

Bicknell says he’s eyeing a possible run for Congress

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Wednesday, October 19. 2011

Jackson County Board of Commissioners chairman Hunter Bicknell is considering running for the newly-created 9th Congressional District that covers a portion of North Georgia. Bicknell confirmed Monday night that he is considering seeking the office but said he has not yet made a final decision. Bicknell has served as BOC chairman since 2008 and ... [Full Story »]

Firefighters struggle to get to blaze at old winery

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Wednesday, October 19. 2011

The contents of a former winery located off Ga. Hwy. 124 in Braselton burned in a blaze that required firefighters from Jackson and Barrow counties and the Georgia Forestry Commission, according to incident reports. The former Chestnut Mountain Winery is located off the state highway and can be seen from the Interstate 85 northbound lanes, near ... [Full Story »]

Employees evacuate Mayfield Dairy after leak

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Tuesday, October 18. 2011

An ammonia refrigeration leak resulted in employees to evacuate Mayfield Dairy on Monday night with one person being sent to a hospital, according to the West Jackson Fire Department. Firefighters said a pressure relief valve, which stopped once the pressure was normalized at the rear of the plant, caused the ammonia leak. One employee and a ... [Full Story »]

Drug, mental health court proposed for county

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Sunday, October 16. 2011

The Jackson County Board of Commissioners is considering establishing a drug court and mental health court. Superior Court judge Currie Mingledorff presented the request and said the courts would serve as “accountability courts.” “We see the same people over and over again with drug arrests because we have not been able to redirect them ... [Full Story »]

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