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Rep. Benton reviews votes on charter schools, tax code

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Wednesday, April 4. 2012

When the dust settled after the General Assembly adjourned last Thursday, Rep. Tommy Benton found the usual mix of highs and lows, with an occasional surprise thrown in. Benton (R-Jefferson) represents most of Jackson County and tiny portions of Barrow and Hall counties in the Georgia House of Representatives. Among the highlights, said Benton, ... [Full Story »]

Edna Sell honored for service on county boards

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Wednesday, April 4. 2012

West Jackson resident Edna Sell, who has served on various county boards and committees over the past 30 years, was honored by the Jackson County Board of Commissioners Monday night. The BOC approved a resolution in honor of Mrs. Sell and presented it to her and thanked her for “her desire to be a part of her community and, through her spirit ... [Full Story »]

Approximately 1,000 jobs to come to Jackson County

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Wednesday, April 4. 2012

A distribution center in Braselton for Carter’s — the largest branded marketer of baby and young children’s apparel in the U.S. — will bring about 1,000 jobs to Jackson County. Since the Atlanta-based company is closing two other facilities in Georgia — affecting about 500 jobs — and opening a consolidated center in Braselton — ... [Full Story »]

Braselton store turns over ‘fake pot’ after new law passes

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Wednesday, April 4. 2012

Soon after Gov. Nathan Deal signed a bill outlawing synthetic marijuana in Georgia, a Braselton storeowner called police last week and turned over more than $8,900 of such products, according to an incident police. Deal signed SB 370 — also called Chase’s Law, in memory of a 16-year-old student that was found dead after smoking synthetic ... [Full Story »]

Braselton to get 1,200 jobs with Carter's distribution center

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Wednesday, April 4. 2012

Gov. Nathan Deal was expected to announce this week the location of another major industry that will bring 1,200 new jobs to Jackson County over the next three years. The Jackson County Industrial Development Authority on Monday voted to approve a five-year phased-in abatement of property taxes for “Project Ajax,” a “multi-channel ... [Full Story »]

Hoschton approves business permits

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Monday, April 2. 2012

The City of Hoschton issued several business permits in January and February. Those permits were given to: Nancy Val Preda Attorney at Law (legal services), 9585 Jackson Trail Road, Suite 3; Southern Hospitalists (physician placement services), 73 First Street; 00 DUI School (DUI school), 115 Towne Center Parkway; Top Price Gold and Silver ... [Full Story »]

CERT to train new volunteers

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Monday, April 2. 2012

The Jackson County CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) will start a new class for volunteers on Saturday, May 5, at the Braselton Planning and Utility Building, located behind town hall. Classes will be held for three consecutive weekends with a drill scheduled on the fourth weekend. Classes will be held from 8 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. Volunteers ... [Full Story »]

Hoschton arts group plans move to headquarters, special events

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Sunday, April 1. 2012

If there’s one thing that’s certain about the Hoschton Heritage Arts Council, it’s that volunteers will stay busy in the coming months. On the verge of moving in to its new headquarters in downtown Hoschton, the 12-member board is also lining up a number of special events that will promote the arts. And one of those events — a benefit ... [Full Story »]

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