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County voters to decide on Sunday sales

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Saturday, April 21. 2012

Should stores in unincorporated Jackson County be allowed to sell beer and wine on Sundays? Voters will make that call on July 31, thanks to action taken Monday night by the Jackson County Board of Commissioners. The board approved a resolution putting the matter on the ballot at the time of the general primary elections. Voters will be asked ... [Full Story »]

District administrative staff approved for next school year

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Saturday, April 21. 2012

The Jackson County Board of Education approved its list of supervisory and administrative staff for next school year on Monday. The list includes employees who are administrators at schools and those who work in the district’s central office. The BOE also approved an extensive list of certified employees — those who teach students — for ... [Full Story »]

BOE approves personnel changes

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Saturday, April 21. 2012

The Jackson County Board of Education approved several personnel changes during its meeting on Monday, April 16. A parent of an East Jackson Comprehensive High School student told a reporter after Monday’s meeting that he planned to object to the resignation/termination of Chris Ingle, the JROTC instructor at the school. The parent said he ... [Full Story »]

Construction starts on Panther Project at JCCHS

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Friday, April 20. 2012

The construction cost of the so-called “Panther Project” at Jackson County Comprehensive High School will be “significantly less” than the estimated $10.8 million price tag, according to a contractor. The Panther Project will include a second gym at JCCHS, along with a combined drama/chorus building that will add a total of 67,048 ... [Full Story »]

Gun pointed at driver during road rage case in Braselton

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Friday, April 20. 2012

A road rage incident apparently led to one man pointing a gun at another driver in Braselton, according to an incident report from the police department. A Winder police officer initially told a Braselton officer about an incident that occurred in the town limits along Ga. Hwy. 53. A victim said that while he was driving on Ga. Hwy. 53, a man ... [Full Story »]

Hoschton planners table request for rental project

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Friday, April 20. 2012

The Hoschton Planning Commission tabled its decision on a rental development for seniors on Hwy. 53 and will revisit the issue later this month. The board will meet April 30 and is expected to cast its non-binding vote on that date. The matter will then go before the city council in May. Philip Searles, president of the Beverly Searles ... [Full Story »]

School system expected to save big on bond refinancing

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Friday, April 20. 2012

Refinancing a bond series will save the Jackson County School System an estimated $5.4 million over the life of the bonds, according to an estimate. The Jackson County Board of Education approved a bond purchase agreement for its series 2012 bonds on Thursday, after the group heard proposals from two investment firms in February urging the BOE ... [Full Story »]

Community yard sale, Earth Day celebration set this Saturday

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Thursday, April 19. 2012

The City of Hoschton will hold its community yard sale and electronic recycling event — in honor of Earth Day — on Saturday, April 21, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Hoschton City Square. Spaces are still available for those who want to sell items in the community yard sale. Spaces are $15 each and sellers must bring their own tables. The ... [Full Story »]

Gov. Deal: More new jobs coming to Georgia

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Thursday, April 19. 2012

Coming off several major jobs announcements, Gov. Nathan Deal promised local Republicans gathered in Jefferson on Friday that more good news on the employment front is coming to Georgia. Touting his economic record since he took office in 2011, Deal gave Republicans in the new 9th Congressional district a recap of some of those jobs-creation ... [Full Story »]

Deputy catches men stealing items

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Thursday, April 19. 2012

A Jackson County deputy caught two men stealing totes bags from the rear of a Dollar General in Hoschton, according to an incident report from the sheriff’s office. While on patrol around 4:40 a.m. on Wednesday, April 11, a deputy spotted two men at the rear of the Ga. Hwy. 53 store, where a car was backed up to Dollar General. The men were ... [Full Story »]

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