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Health system withdraws annexation request for hospital

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Friday, February 24. 2012

Northeast Georgia Health System has withdrawn its request seeking annexation into Braselton for its 119-acre property on Thompson Mill Road. But, that doesn’t mean that the hospital plans are in jeopardy, according to a spokesperson. The Braselton Planning Commission was slated to hold a public hearing on Monday to discuss the health ... [Full Story »]

New trees planted around historic courthouse

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Friday, February 24. 2012

For the past six years, the City of Jefferson has been marking Arbor Day with its own celebration focusing on trees. But for Friday’s annual observation, Jefferson officials welcomed Jackson County and other cities in the county to take part in an event that also marked the start of new landscaping at the historic courthouse. “This is the ... [Full Story »]

Braselton police chase ends when suspect is bitten by K-9 dog

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Friday, February 24. 2012

A chase involving a stolen vehicle that started in Braselton ended in a remote area of Hamilton Mill, according to an incident report. A Braselton officer said an automatic license plate reader on his vehicle notified him that a Honda Accord on Interstate 85 was reported as stolen. Emergency dispatchers confirmed that the vehicle was reported ... [Full Story »]

Jackson County Humane Society searching for land for shelter

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Thursday, February 23. 2012

Before design can begin on an animal shelter for the Humane Society of Jackson County, the nonprofit group first has to pinpoint where it will be built. “That’s our biggest challenge that we have to get accomplished,” said Claibourne Jordan, shelter campaign director for the humane society. Once built, the animal shelter will be the first ... [Full Story »]

Tennis courts, playground get approval

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Thursday, February 23. 2012

Tennis courts and a playground at county parks are among the projects to be funded with Special Purpose Local Options Sales Tax revenue. The Jackson County Board of Commissioners agreed Monday to allocate $200,000 of the revenue from SPLOST 5, approved by voters in 2010, for the projects. The project includes tennis courts and signs at the East ... [Full Story »]

New gym, chorus/drama building at JCCHS get approval

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Sunday, February 19. 2012

After two years of remaining on a shelf, the plans for a new gym and chorus/drama building at Jackson County Comprehensive High School will be put to use. The Jackson County Board of Education agreed Monday to move forward on the joint projects at JCCHS for an estimated $10.8 million. The projects will be funded by sales tax revenue earmarked ... [Full Story »]

Town to establish revolving loan fund for businesses

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Sunday, February 19. 2012

The Braselton Town Council is laying the groundwork for a committee that will make loans to businesses to create or retain certain jobs in downtown. On Monday, the town council approved a resolution that establishes a revolving loan fund as part of a $500,000 state grant that Braselton recently received to renovate its Braselton Brothers Store ... [Full Story »]

Woman: Ex-lover threatens to kill child

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Sunday, February 19. 2012

A Braselton woman told the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office that her ex-lover threatened to kill their two-year-old child, according to an incident report. The Charlie Cooper Road woman said her ex-lover, who lives in Michigan, said he was “tired of her crap” and he would kill their two-year-old child. The woman said she called local law ... [Full Story »]

Whitfield to seek re-election

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Sunday, February 19. 2012

Keith Whitfield announced this week that he will seek re-election to the office of Jackson County coroner. He’s completing his sixth four-year term. “I appreciate being able to serve the community for 24 years and I’m looking forward to serving additional years,” said Whitfield, 51. Whitfield and his wife, Bonnie, live on Sandy Creek ... [Full Story »]

Chandler to seek re-election

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Sunday, February 19. 2012

Chief Magistrate Judge Billy Chandler has announced that he will qualify for his eighth term of office in Jackson County. Chandler, of Commerce, served as justice of the peace from 1970 through 1983 and has served as chief magistrate judge since the office was created in July 1983. He is certified by the Georgia Magistrate Courts Training ... [Full Story »]

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