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Entries from March 2012

Brenau program to offer classes in downtown Braselton

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Thursday, March 29. 2012

Come this summer, those mature adults who want to learn more about the arts, history or even yoga will have classes available in downtown Braselton through a program by Brenau University. The Gainesville-based school’s BULLI program — which stands for Brenau University Learning and Leisure Institute — is working on the details to offer ... [Full Story »]

Brenau program to offer classes in downtown Braselton

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Thursday, March 29. 2012

Braselton police issue citations for small amount of marijuana

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Thursday, March 29. 2012

The Braselton Police Department issued citations against two people in a car that had a small amount of marijuana, according to an incident report. An officer said he stopped a vehicle on Interstate 85 on Thursday, March 22, for having its bright lights activated. The car’s window tinting was also too dark, police said. The vehicle had four ... [Full Story »]

Braselton police issue citations for small amount of marijuana

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Thursday, March 29. 2012

Golf teams compete with Commerce, Chestatee

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Thursday, March 29. 2012

The Banks County High School Leopard golf teams competed this week in two matches — on March 20 against Commerce High School and March 22 against Chestatee High School. The men's golf team lost 178-198 to Commerce and lost 196-204 to Chestatee. The girls team won against Commerce due to a disqualification and won 91-100 against Chestatee. ... [Full Story »]

Essay contest winners recognized by BOC

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Thursday, March 29. 2012

Winner of an essay contest on the importance of trees were recognized Tuesday night by the Banks County Board of Commissioners. Ashton Whitehead was recognized as the first place winner of the contest sponsored by Keep Our Mountains Beautiful contest. Colton Decker was recognized as the second place winner. In other business at the meeting ... [Full Story »]

Arrests made at Jefferson businesses on illegal gambling

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JacksonHeraldTODAY

Thursday, March 29. 2012

Local, state and federal law enforcement agencies raided four Jefferson businesses Wednesday on illegal gambling charges. The stores were: BP Food Mart at 110 Sycamore Street; Fuel Mart at 492 Athens Street; Citgo at 418 Lee Street; and Tabo’s Grocery at 415 Lee Street. Those arrested were: M. Amin, Rekhaeen M. Chaudhari, Bharatbha D. ... [Full Story »]

Golf: Panthers tie school record

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Thursday, March 29. 2012

JACKSON County’s school-record score of 155 was only 24 hours old before the Panther golf team matched it Wednesday. Led by rounds of 38 from Jared Scott and Thomas Whitley, Jackson County again shot a 155 to beat Oglethorpe County (161) and Hart County (172) to run its record to 15-1 on the year. York Delloyd added a 39 and River Bryant ... [Full Story »]

Spring sports round-up: JCCHS girls win county golf championship

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Thursday, March 29. 2012

WBHS sweeps track meet

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Thursday, March 29. 2012

A picture perfect afternoon at W. Clair Harris Stadium saw the Winder-Barrow High School track teams take first place at their own meet last Wednesday. The Bulldoggs compiled 75 points to defeat Clarke Central (60.5) and Apalachee (30.5) The WBHS boys won 12 of 17 events and Jamonte Riden broke his own record in the long jump at 23-5. The ... [Full Story »]