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Man arrested for disorderly conduct at store

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Saturday, April 7. 2012

A man who was cursing excessively in a grocery store and proclaiming his right “to defend himself” was arrested by Braselton police for disorderly conduct, according to an incident report. Jose A. Sanders, 22, of Linwood, Pa., was cursing while other customers were at the registers at Kroger on Spout Springs Road, according to police. ... [Full Story »]

Car fire in Braselton initially considered as potential hate crime

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Friday, April 6. 2012

The Braselton Police Department — along with federal and state agents — investigated a car fire on Thursday that was initially considered as a possible hate crime. However, police say the incident isn’t a hate crime and Braselton officers are continuing to investigate the car fire. Shortly before 2 a.m. on Thursday, April 5, a man in The ... [Full Story »]

Streetlight request fails to get favor

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Friday, April 6. 2012

Hoschton officials rejected a petition from residents of two streets asking the city to create a special tax district as a tool to fund streetlights. But, one of those residents told the city council on Thursday that the neighbors will still install their own lights on their properties. The Deer Creek Farms subdivision includes 108 residential ... [Full Story »]

Pizza customer starts following female employee

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Friday, April 6. 2012

A woman said a man that she delivered a pizza to in Braselton is possibly stalking her, according to an incident report from the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office. The woman said she delivered a pizza to a man at a distribution center in Braselton the previous week. The man got her phone number because she had to call to confirm the delivery ... [Full Story »]

Bridge to be down to one lane on Winder Highway

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Thursday, April 5. 2012

The Georgia Department of Transportation has announced that a bridge on S.R. 11/Winder Highway over the Middle Oconee River in Jefferson will be reduced to one lane from Monday, April 9, until Monday, April 30, for construction. The bridge is located by a wastewater treatment plant operated by the Jackson County Water and Sewerage Authority, ... [Full Story »]

Hoschton council member suggests review of rules on home-based businesses

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Thursday, April 5. 2012

Hoschton should revise its ordinance outlining which businesses are given home occupation licenses, according to one council member. Speaking about a once-postponed vote on a permit for a home-based landscaping business, council member Jim Cleveland suggested on Thursday that the Hoschton City Council take a second look at its ordinances. “We ... [Full Story »]

Another election planned for Braselton CID

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Thursday, April 5. 2012

Just after finishing one election, the Braselton Community Improvement District (CID) board of directors learned on Monday that it will have to hold another election. With no opposition, Denzil Wasson was re-elected to another term for the Post 1 spot on the CID board of directors, while Scott Snedecor was chosen for a second term for Post 3 in ... [Full Story »]

Homeowner taken to hospital after fire

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Thursday, April 5. 2012

A Hoschton resident was taken to a hospital after having chest pains following a fire at their home, according to Jackson County Emergency Services. Around 5 a.m. on Thursday, April 5, firefighters responded to a Skelton Road residence, where they saw smoke showing from the estimated 1,800 square-foot house. The resident was home at the time of ... [Full Story »]

Guy Spicer seeks District 1 seat on Jackson BOC

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Thursday, April 5. 2012

Guy K. Spicer of Jefferson has announced his candidacy for District 1 on the Jackson County Board of Commissioners. District 1 of the BOC serves mostly the Jefferson area, and parts of North and West Jackson. The seat is currently held by Tom Crow. In 1996, Spicer purchased land in Jefferson and in 2000 moved his family from Gwinnett County ... [Full Story »]

Fitzpatrick to qualify for new Congressional seat

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Thursday, April 5. 2012

A fourth Republican candidate for the newly-created 9th Congressional District has announced that he will run for the seat. Roger Fitzpatrick, a lifelong resident of White County, has announced his candidacy for the new Congressional district — which serves most of Northeast Georgia, including Jackson, Banks and Madison counties. Radio host ... [Full Story »]

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