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Black-tie optional event benefits humane society

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Thursday, April 19. 2012

The Humane Society of Jackson County held its second annual Fur Ball on Friday, April 13, at the Braselton-Stover House. The black-tie optional event netted at least $20,000 for the humane society — which will support its shelter efforts, according to president Roxane Rose. Last year’s event raised about $18,000. Jackson County doesn’t ... [Full Story »]

EPD issues fine on Zion Church Road project

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Wednesday, April 18. 2012

Jackson County was fined $13,080 by the Georgia Environmental Protection Division due to violations at the Zion Church Road project in West Jackson. The board of commissioners approved a consent agreement Monday night and agreed to pay the $13,081 fine. County manager Kevin Poe said BMK and E.R. Snell will reimburse the county for the fine. On ... [Full Story »]

West Jackson firefighters help in residential blaze

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Wednesday, April 18. 2012

The West Jackson Fire Department helped extinguish a residential fire at a Jefferson house on Sunday, according to an incident report. When West Jackson firefighters arrived at the Tipperary Court residence, they found the Jackson Trail Fire Department on the scene with a two-story house with smoke coming from its roof. West Jackson ... [Full Story »]

80 senior apartments planned in Braselton

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Monday, April 16. 2012

A development company is seeking a variance to build 80 age-restricted apartments in Braselton along Beaver Dam Road. NorSouth Development, Atlanta, wants to build a three-story building that will include one and two bedroom units for those at least 55 years old. The company’s request will be heard by the Braselton Planning Commission during ... [Full Story »]

Volunteers needed for river cleanup

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Monday, April 16. 2012

The Mulberry River — which runs through Braselton — will get a number of helping hands in a cleanup effort spanning Jackson and Barrow counties. As part of an Adopt-A-Stream program, organizers in Jackson and Barrow counties, and the Town of Braselton are planning a Rivers Alive cleanup of the Mulberry River on Saturday, April 28. Rivers ... [Full Story »]

Oliver to seek re-election as Hall County BOC chairman

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Saturday, April 14. 2012

Chairman Tom Oliver has announced that he plans to seek re-election to the Hall County Board of Commissioners. He has held the seat since 2005 and was the first chairman in three decades to win re-election. His current term expires December 31, 2012. Oliver said he would appreciate the continued privilege of serving Hall County residents as ... [Full Story »]

City gets request to demolish old building

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Friday, April 13. 2012

An old building that played a key role in Hoschton’s founding is likely to be demolished, according to those tied to the project. Hog Mountain Properties has asked the city to issue a demolition permit for an estimated 150-year-old building near the intersection of Peachtree Road and Ga. Hwy. 53 that was once known as the Hosch Store. The ... [Full Story »]

Developer still wants YMCA for Hoschton project

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Friday, April 13. 2012

The site of a once-planned mixed-use project on Ga. Hwy. 53 — now considered by many as an eyesore in Hoschton — may finally start construction within a year. And the property’s new developer says he’s committed to bringing a satellite YMCA facility to Hoschton, as was once proposed. “If it’s not having a Y, no offense to the City ... [Full Story »]

Braselton updates pawn shop ordinance

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Friday, April 13. 2012

Braselton doesn’t have a pawn shop in its limits — but when it does, the town will be prepared with a recently-revised ordinance. The Braselton Town Council amended its pawn shop ordinance on Monday, marking the first revision to the document since at least 1996. Town manager Jennifer Dees explained on Thursday that she asked Braselton’s ... [Full Story »]

Man plans to sue woman over pricey dog

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Friday, April 13. 2012

After another dog attacked his dog, a man said he planned to sue a woman for $30,000, which he said is the value of his injured dog, according to an incident report from the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office. A deputy responded to an animal complaint at a Ga. Hwy. 124, Jefferson, address, where a deputy was told that a dog belonging to a woman ... [Full Story »]

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