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Library system to launch e-book collection Feb. 1

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Sunday, January 29. 2012

Kindle or Nook, iPad or tablet computer, whatever the e-reader preference, fans of e-books will soon have the option of putting their library card to use to choose from a new collection of electronic books. Beginning Feb. 1, patrons of the Piedmont Regional Library System, which includes 11 libraries in Jackson, Banks and Barrow counties, will ... [Full Story »]

Firefighters respond to incidents in West Jackson

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Sunday, January 29. 2012

The West Jackson Fire Department responded to the following incidents last week: •structure fire at a Kings Road, Braselton, address, where light smoke was coming from a residence. Firefighters found a trash can that was melted to the carpet in a bedroom. Jackson County deputies said they were sent to the house for a possible suicide attempt ... [Full Story »]

Barrow-Jackson March for Babies ambassador family shares story

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Saturday, January 28. 2012

Born about two and a half months premature, Austin Gooch’s parents didn’t know what to expect for their tiny newborn. Following his arrival by emergency C-section, Chris and Amber Gooch tried to figure out what laid ahead for their son — who weighed just two pounds, 10 ounces. “The beginning was all just a big whirlwind,” said Chris ... [Full Story »]

Camie Thomas to seek re-election as clerk of court

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Saturday, January 28. 2012

Camie Wilkes Thomas will be seeking re-election to her third term as clerk of superior court of Jackson County. Thomas also serves as clerk of state and juvenile courts and clerk to the jury commissioners of Jackson County. Thomas, who has been clerk of superior court since 2005, was employed in the clerk’s office for six years before being ... [Full Story »]

Deadwyler won’t seek another term as probate judge

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Saturday, January 28. 2012

Jackson County probate judge Margaret Deadwyler has announced that she is not seeking re-election. “After much prayer and consideration, I have decided not to seek another term as probate judge,” she said. “God helped me make the decision to enter this job and He has helped with the decision to retire.” Deadwyler offers thanks to the ... [Full Story »]

Group wants to make Hoschton an art destination

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Friday, January 27. 2012

Could Hoschton become a destination for those interested in the arts — featuring a folk art school and a wide-ranging variety of classes? That’s what a newly-established group — called the Hoschton Heritage Arts Council (HHAC) — wants for the small town in West Jackson. One of the council’s goals is to make Hoschton a destination for ... [Full Story »]

Man punched during road rage confrontation

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Friday, January 27. 2012

A suspect in a road rage incident apparently punched another driver in the face during a confrontation on Ga. Hwy. 53, according to an incident report from the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office. A 50-year-old man said he was driving from Braselton to Winder along the state highway when he passed a slow-moving Chevy Tahoe that was traveling ... [Full Story »]

Chamber expects another busy year for projects

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Friday, January 27. 2012

If the first three weeks of 2012 are an indication, the Jackson County Area Chamber of Commerce expects a productive year in bringing in new industry — which means more jobs and more tax base. We’ve already had four projects come in in January, which says a lot about Jackson County,” advised Courtney Bernardi, the chamber’s director of ... [Full Story »]

Ex-employee tries to steal cards for free sandwiches

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Thursday, January 26. 2012

A fired employee tried to steal cards for free sandwiches from Subway when she attempted to get her final paycheck, according to an incident report from the Braselton Police Department. A manager at the Subway on Ga. Hwy. 211 said the 31-year-old former employee came into the store on Thursday with a man to get her last paycheck. The woman had ... [Full Story »]

Hamilton State Bank gets another troubled bank in Georgia

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Thursday, January 26. 2012

For the third time in a year, Braselton-based Hamilton State Bank has acquired another troubled bank in Georgia. Hamilton State Bank announced on Friday that it had acquired certain assets, deposits and other liabilities of The First State Bank, Stockbridge, from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). The latest acquisition gives ... [Full Story »]

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