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Hoschton arts group opens headquarters

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Monday, May 21. 2012

Re’gie Kennedy says she thrives off the creative energy of being around other artists. A long-time artist, she has been creating work in all types of fine arts mediums — such as watercolors, acrylic, pastels and charcoal. She recently opened an arts studio, Beaux Art and Design Academy, in Hoschton. But with the opening of the Hoschton ... [Full Story »]

Schools offering free meals to kids this summer

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Monday, May 21. 2012

The Jackson County School System’s nutrition program has partnered with the U.S. Department of Agriculture to offer free meals to children this summer. As part of the “Seamless Summer Nutrition Program,” anyone 18 years old and younger may receive one breakfast and one lunch daily — free of charge, regardless of ability to pay. Meals ... [Full Story »]

JCCHS Panther Project costs less than expected

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Monday, May 21. 2012

As expected, the final price tag for the “Panther Project” will be less than initially projected. The Jackson County School system has received a maximum guaranteed price of $10,469,196 from contractor Bowen & Watson. That’s a price $330,000 less than the preliminary budget estimate for this project, which will add a second gym to Jackson ... [Full Story »]

Judge Alexander seeks to keep State Court post

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Sunday, May 20. 2012

Judge Robert Alexander announces his intent to retain his current position as Judge of the State Court of Jackson County. The State Court presides over misdemeanor criminal cases and civil cases in Jackson County. Judge Alexander has over nine years’ experience as Judge. Additionally, he has been a small local business owner as a partner with ... [Full Story »]

Braselton OKs senior apartment complex

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Friday, May 18. 2012

The Braselton Town Council gave approval for an 80-unit senior apartment complex on Monday, May 14. NorSouth Development, Atlanta, asked the town for a conditional use permit to allow the age-restricted apartment complex on 4.6 acres on Beaver Dam Road, located off Ga. 211 in Barrow County. The Braselton Planning Commission recommended approval ... [Full Story »]

DDA lays groundwork for new downtown director

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Friday, May 18. 2012

The Braselton Downtown Development Authority took steps on Thursday, May 10, to hire a downtown director, who will largely promote economic development in the area while coordinating activities tied to revitalizing downtown. The DDA gets practically all of its funding through the Braselton Town Council. Once hired, the downtown director will ... [Full Story »]

John Green named new superintendent

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Friday, May 18. 2012

The Jackson County school board named John Green, a high school principal in Alabama, as the school system's new superintendent during a brief called meeting on Thursday, May 17, that preceded Jackson County Comprehensive High School graduation exercises. He takes over for Shannon Adams, who retiring because of health reasons. Adams has been ... [Full Story »]

Huge turnout for Carter’s job fair in Braselton

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Thursday, May 17. 2012

Carter’s — the largest branded marketer of baby and young children’s apparel in the U.S. — expected a crowd for a job fair at its new Braselton distribution center last week. And, judging by the long line of interested job applicants that stretched into a parking lot, the company will have plenty of potential employees to choose from. ... [Full Story »]

BOE expected to name superintendent Thursday

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Wednesday, May 16. 2012

The Jackson County Board of Education is expected to name its next superintendent at a called meeting 7 p.m. Thursday at Jackson County Comprehensive High School. Two weeks ago, the board named John Green and Dale Gaddis its finalists for superintendent of the Jackson County School System. Superintendent Shannon Adams is retiring because of ... [Full Story »]

Braselton police catch armed robbery suspect

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Wednesday, May 16. 2012

An armed robber who held up the clerk at the Valero Convenience Store at Banks Crossing Sunday night was apprehended by the Braselton Police Deparmtent. Banks County Sheriff Charles Chapman said a call came in to the Banks County E-911 dispatch at 10:05 p.m. of an armed robbery at the Valero Convenience Store, 30581 Highway 441 South. “The ... [Full Story »]

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