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Timberlake Films Movie Scenes in Barrow County

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Wednesday, March 14. 2012

A production company filming the movie “Trouble with the Curve” shot scenes on Monday on Covered Bridge Road in Barrow County. One of the movie’s stars, Justin Timberlake (left), filmed some of his lines just off the roadway — which was closed during the day for the movie. The movie will also star Clint Eastwood, John Goodman and Amy ... [Full Story »]

Town hall meeting set Thursday in Hoschton

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Tuesday, March 13. 2012

Jackson County commissioner Bruce Yates will host a town hall meeting on Thursday, March 15, at 7 p.m., at the Hoschton Depot. The public meeting will feature a county manager review of 2011 and an outlook for 2012. Yates represents the West Jackson area (District 3) on the Jackson County Board of Commissioners.

Bidding process may start soon for LifePath

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Sunday, March 11. 2012

By next month, it’s possible that the Braselton Community Improvement District (CID) will begin seeking bids to construct its LifePath. The 10 foot-wide multi-use path will accommodate pedestrians, cyclists and those driving golf carts or Segways on the LifePath — which will be installed in the existing rights-of-way along Ga. Hwy. 211 and ... [Full Story »]

Community yard sale set for April 21

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Sunday, March 11. 2012

Come Earth Day, folks may have less stuff in their residences — if they take advantage of a community yard sale in Hoschton in April. The City of Hoschton is organizing a community yard sale on Saturday, April 21, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., in the city square in downtown. The event will mark Earth Day, which actually takes place the following ... [Full Story »]

Big health coverage cost increases to hit local schools

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Saturday, March 10. 2012

Over the next four years, rising health insurance costs for non-teachers may cost the Jackson County School System more than $2.06 million and the Jefferson City School System more than $547,100, according to officials. That’s already following other health insurance increases over the past two fiscal years for non-certified employees ... [Full Story »]

Commissioners OK bond refinancing in split vote

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Saturday, March 10. 2012

A move to refinance the 2004 economic bonds was approved by the Jackson County Board of Commissioners Monday night in a split vote. Commissioner Tom Crow voted against the action because he said bids should be taken. BOC chairman Hunter Bicknell and commissioners Dwain Smith and Bruce Yates voted in favor of the action. Commissioner Chas Hardy ... [Full Story »]

Store clerk duped by phone card scam

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Saturday, March 10. 2012

A gas station employee in Hoschton was apparently duped into issuing phone cards to a scam artist, according to an incident report from the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office. A man at a BP gas station on Ga. Hwy. 53 said an employee at the store was contacted by someone claiming to be a representative of a phone card company. The representative ... [Full Story »]

More than 35 apply for superintendent’s job

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Friday, March 9. 2012

The field of candidates interested in becoming the Jackson County School System’s next superintendent includes those from a number of states around the country. While more than half of the at least 36 people applying for the job live in Georgia, candidates living in North Carolina, Virginia, Tennessee, Mississippi, Illinois and Oklahoma have ... [Full Story »]

County manager: State Court should be part-time

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Thursday, March 8. 2012

County manager Kevin Poe has recommended that the State Court system in Jackson County remain on a part-time basis instead of moving to full-time as requested by solicitor Don Moore. Poe reported to the board of commissioners Monday night that there is no backlog of cases and the number of open and pending cases has been reduced. “Taking all ... [Full Story »]

Hoschton, Jackson County approve deal for projects

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Thursday, March 8. 2012

When it comes to working together, Hoschton and Jackson County are making the administrative process a little easier. The Hoschton City Council approved a memorandum of understanding on Monday with Jackson County for various projects — such as road repairs and installation of a multi-use path in the city. The Jackson County Board of ... [Full Story »]

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