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Ex-boyfriend stalks woman from woods

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Friday, May 4. 2012

An ex-boyfriend is apparently stalking a woman by waiting for her in the parking lot of her work and hiding in a nearby wooded area to spy on her in the company’s break room, she told Braselton police. The woman said a co-worker at The Home Depot distribution center on Broadway Avenue told her that her ex-boyfriend was sitting in a truck in ... [Full Story »]

Father gets upset with deputy over dirt bike

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Friday, May 4. 2012

The apparent father of a man accused of riding a dirt bike on a roadway without a helmet got upset with a deputy, according to an incident from the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office. The deputy said he was patrolling the area of Lagree Duck Road in Braselton, where there were multiple reports of stolen dirt bikes and someone riding dirt bikes ... [Full Story »]

Gas station to be allowed to re-install sign

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Thursday, May 3. 2012

A gas station will be allowed to re-install a large sign that was removed because of the widening of Ga. Hwy. 211 and Ga. Hwy. 124 in Braselton. The Braselton Zoning Board of Appeals granted a variance request on Thursday to Acree Oil Company — which supplies Shell fuel to Braselton Shell at 1975 Ga. Hwy. 211 — to once again place the sign ... [Full Story »]

Hoschton planners turn down senior project plans

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Thursday, May 3. 2012

The Hoschton Planning Commission recommended denial on Monday for a development on Ga. Hwy. 53 whose plans call for senior living units — with duplexes and triplexes. However, the planning commission’s unanimous vote is non-binding and the Hoschton City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposal during its work session on Thursday, ... [Full Story »]

Geiger to run for probate judge

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Thursday, May 3. 2012

Jackson County attorney Donna Geiger has announced her candidacy for probate judge of Jackson County. After graduating from Winder-Barrow High School in 1981, Geiger served four years active duty in the U.S. Army Military Intelligence Corps. She received her B.S. from Texas A&M University in 1992 in construction management. She was employed as ... [Full Story »]

BOE names two finalists for superintendent

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Wednesday, May 2. 2012

The Jackson County Board of Education has named two finalists for its next superintendent — both of whom haven’t been employed by the county school system. Board chairperson Lynn Massey-Wheeler announced in a statement issued late Wednesday afternoon that Dale Gaddis and Dr. John Green are the finalists for the top position in the Jackson ... [Full Story »]

County's unemployment rate drops

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Wednesday, May 2. 2012

Jackson County’s unemployment rate — following a statewide trend — dipped slightly between February and March, according to statistics released last week by the Georgia Department of Labor. Jackson County’s jobless rate fell to 8.8 percent from 9.2 percent for February. Georgia’s rate, meanwhile, fell to 9.0 percent, its lowest since ... [Full Story »]

Hoschton approves business permits

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Wednesday, May 2. 2012

The City of Hoschton issued several business licenses in March, according to a monthly activity report. The city approved business licenses for the following: Lighthouse Gold and Silver Buyers, LLC (precious metals), 4162 Unit B., Ga. Hwy. 53; Southern Swing Company (manufacture wood swings), 140 Pearl Ind.; Techpoint of Georgia, LLC (audio ... [Full Story »]

Braselton issues three residential building permits

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Wednesday, May 2. 2012

The Braselton Planning and Development Department approved three building permits for new residences in March, according to a monthly town activity report. The town approved two residential building permits in Barrow County and one in Gwinnett County. Braselton also spans into Jackson and Hall counties. In March, the town issued permanent sign ... [Full Story »]

Firefighters respond to incidents

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Wednesday, May 2. 2012

The West Jackson Fire Department responded to the following incidents last week: •smoke or odor removal at a Hancock Avenue, Braselton, address, where an off-duty paramedic said he could smell gas in his house. When firefighters arrived, the man, his daughter and two Braselton officers were standing outside of the residence, which had several ... [Full Story »]

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