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FDIC orders bank to improve position

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Thursday, May 31. 2012

The FDIC announced last week that it had taken action in April against Hometown Community Bank in Braselton in an effort to improve the bank’s financial position. In a 35 page consent order, the FDIC ordered Hometown Community Bank to take a variety of steps to strengthen the bank’s weak financials. The bank, which began in 2007, has been ... [Full Story »]

Downtown Braselton road project delayed by a week

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Thursday, May 31. 2012

If there’s one thing that Braselton town manager Jennifer Dees wants motorists to know this week, it’s pay attention to signs alerting folks of traffic changes. That’s because the town is slated to wrap up its realignment of Ga. Hwy. 124 at the intersection of Ga. Hwy. 53 in downtown Braselton in about a week. But until all of the ... [Full Story »]

Woman hears voices outside shower window

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Thursday, May 31. 2012

A Braselton woman may have been the victim of a Peeping Tom, according to an incident report from the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office. The woman’s husband told a deputy that his wife called him on Thursday evening to report that she heard a noise by a bathroom window while she was in the shower at her Lamar Lane residence. The woman said ... [Full Story »]

Braselton DDA seeking new member

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Thursday, May 31. 2012

The Braselton Downtown Development Authority is seeking applicants for an opening on its board, following the resignation of Pat Graham from the DDA. Former Braselton mayor Graham no longer serves on the DDA, after she qualified to run for chairman of the Barrow County Board of Commissioners. She was the only person to qualify for the ... [Full Story »]

Arts festival schedule announced

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Wednesday, May 30. 2012

The Hoschton Heritage Arts Festival will be held this Saturday, June 2, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Hoschton Towne Center, located off Ga. Hwy. 53. The free event will feature a variety of performers, artists and food vendors. It will follow a fundraising gala on Friday night, from 6:30-8 p.m., at the Towne Center Opry House. The following is a ... [Full Story »]

Performing artists lined up for Hoschton Heritage Arts Festival on Saturday, June 2

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Monday, May 28. 2012

The organizers of the Hoschton Heritage Arts Festival — set for Saturday, June 2, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Hoschton Towne Center — have announced several performing artists. Mal McMcEwen, a chainsaw artist, will be featured during two performances — at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. — during the festival. His work will also be for sale. He is ... [Full Story »]

Companies get lots of applicants for jobs

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Sunday, May 27. 2012

Local residents are taking advantage of the jobs being created by two new industries, according to the Jackson County Area Chamber of Commerce. Reporting last week to his board of directors, chamber president Shane Short said turnout by job seekers was very high at multi-day “job fairs” held by Carter’s Clothing and Bed Bath & Beyond. At ... [Full Story »]

Memorial Day ceremonies planned in the area

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Saturday, May 26. 2012

Legion to hold service at historic courthouse The Albert Gordon Post 56 of the American Legion, Jefferson, will hold its annual Memorial Day ceremony on Monday, May 28, at 8:30 a.m., next to the historic courthouse in downtown Jefferson. The program will include a solemn recitation of the names of those from Jackson County who gave their lives ... [Full Story »]

Driver arrested after laying drags in view of deputy

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Friday, May 25. 2012

A Hoschton man was charged with DUI and laying drags after driving recklessly in view of a deputy, according to an incident report from the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office. The deputy said he was at the intersection of Ga. Hwy. 60 and Ga. Hwy. 124 in West Jackson when he noticed a white pickup truck approaching. The deputy said he waited for ... [Full Story »]

EMS station bid awarded to Hayes

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Friday, May 25. 2012

Contractor Keith Hayes was awarded the bid Monday night by the Jackson County Board of Commissioners for the construction of a new EMS station in West Jackson. But the action didn’t come until two other motions failed and the county manager recommended that all bids be thrown out. County manager Kevin Poe opened the discussion by recommending ... [Full Story »]

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