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County’s unemployment rate drops again

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Wednesday, November 30. 2011

For at least the third consecutive month, Jackson County’s unemployment rate dropped in October, according to data released last week by the Georgia Department of Labor. In October, the county’s preliminary unadjusted unemployment rate was 9.8 percent — compared to 10.1 percent in September and 10.4 percent in August, according to initial ... [Full Story »]

Hoschton unveils proposed budgets

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Wednesday, November 30. 2011

The 2012 general fund budget for Hoschton is expected to drop by five percent — compared to the current budget, according to a proposal. The Hoschton City Council will hold a public hearing on its proposed 2012 general fund, water and sewer fund and capital projects budgets on Thursday, Dec. 1, at 7 p.m. A vote is expected during its regular ... [Full Story »]

Son: Mom stole, cashed my $1,700 check

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Wednesday, November 30. 2011

An 18-year-old man said his mother stole and cashed his Social Security check to pay for her rent, according to an incident report from the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office. A deputy responded to a Whitney Road, Jefferson, address, where there was a verbal dispute between the man and his mother. The man said his mother took his Social Security ... [Full Story »]

Man accidently shoots himself in the leg

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Monday, November 28. 2011

A Winder man accidently shot himself on Friday as he moved a gun around in his vehicle, according to Braselton police. The 21-year-old man said he was waiting for his girlfriend to get off from work from a Ga. Hwy. 211 business, when he began to secure items in his 1992 Volvo 240 GL. The man said his gun was in the area of the vehicle’s ... [Full Story »]

Braselton approves one building permit

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Saturday, November 26. 2011

The Braselton Planning and Development Department approved one residential building permit in October, according to a monthly town report. The building permit was issued in Barrow County. Braselton also spans into Jackson, Gwinnett and Hall counties. In September, Braselton didn’t issue any building permits. In October, the town approved ... [Full Story »]

DFCS: More foster homes needed in Jackson County

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Saturday, November 26. 2011

November is National Adoption Month in America, but the people who oversee adoptions in Jackson County say there is a critical need for foster families. And since 80 percent of adoptions are done by foster parents, the number of foster homes is directly related to how many kids will eventually be adopted. Right now, Jackson County has 13 foster ... [Full Story »]

New names for road projects may seem confusing

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Friday, November 25. 2011

If driving on the new alignment of a major road project still under construction in Braselton seems confusing — try figuring out what to call that road. Or, what existing roads in West Jackson that are affected by the project will be called — once the dust settles from that project and another road alignment project in downtown Braselton. ... [Full Story »]

Developer seeks change to allow mixed-use project

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Thursday, November 24. 2011

The Braselton Planning Commission will meet on Monday, Nov. 28, at 7 p.m., to discuss a company’s request to amend its plans for its 17.89-acre property at a South Hall intersection. Spout Springs Partners, LLC wants to change the town’s future land use map for the property located at the southeast corner of Thompson Mill Road and Spout ... [Full Story »]

Braselton Honors its First Citizens Academy Graduates

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Thursday, November 24. 2011

Eight Braselton residents recently completed the town’s first Citizens Academy and were recognized by the Braselton Town Council on Monday, Nov. 14. The academy held classes once each month from May through October to allow citizens a comprehensive understanding of each of the town’s departments and missions. “We were very pleased with ... [Full Story »]

School system to buy defibrillators

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Thursday, November 24. 2011

The Jackson County School System plans to purchase life-saving automated external defibrillators (AEDs) in all of its schools — ahead of a possible new state law requiring such a move. AEDs are portable devices that help people experiencing life-threatening cardiac arrhythmias return to a normal heart rhythm. The devices are typically ... [Full Story »]

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