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Authority: Reservoir fishing cost is a concern

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Friday, August 31. 2012

Because Athens-Clarke and Oconee County officials are reluctant to spend $2,800 a year to keep the Bear Creek Reservoir open to fishermen, the Jackson County Parks and Recreation Department has been asked to reduce access or increase costs to fish in the regional reservoir. Currently, the 505-acre reservoir off Hwy. 330 in southwest Jackson ... [Full Story »]

Husband, girlfriend given citations for marijuana

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Friday, August 31. 2012

A woman told Braselton police that her husband and his girlfriend were both in possession of marijuana and could be found at a local restaurant, according to an incident report. An officer met the husband at El Centinela Mexican Restaurant on Spout Springs Road, where the 28-year-old Flowery Branch man said he had been smoking marijuana. He ... [Full Story »]

City of Hoschton offering online bill payment

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Thursday, August 30. 2012

The City of Hoschton is now offering online bill payment through nCourt, a leading government e-payment provider. Hoschton citizens can now visit www.cityofhoschtonpmts.com and access an easy-to-use website (available in both Spanish and English) where utilities and utility deposits can be paid quickly and securely. Citizens wishing to make a ... [Full Story »]

Kinney named to Jackson County DFCS board

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Thursday, August 30. 2012

Shirley Kinney, Pendergrass, was welcomed as a new board member of the Jackson County Department of Family and Children Services at the August board meeting. At the monthly board meeting on Aug. 22, the board welcomed Kinney to the position that was previously held by Caroldene McEver. McEver did not wish to continue serving on this board and ... [Full Story »]

Firefighters respond to incidents

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Thursday, August 30. 2012

The West Jackson Fire Department responded to the following incidents last week: •vehicle accident at a Ga. Hwy. 53, Hoschton, address, where a vehicle left the roadway and was on its side. When firefighters arrived, they said the driver was out of the vehicle and was talking to deputy. There no fires, leaks or other hazards. Firefighters ... [Full Story »]

Three local people attending GOP convention

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Monday, August 27. 2012

When Mitt Romney takes the stage this week at the Republican National Convention, three Jackson County supporters will be among the thousands hearing him accept his party’s nomination for president. “I’ve watched these conventions all my life on TV and I’ve always thought how exciting it must be to be there,” said Melanie Crozier, ... [Full Story »]

School officials fear Nov. vote could drain more education funds

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Monday, August 27. 2012

For Jackson County School System superintendent John Green, a vote on a constitutional amendment allowing the state to create charter schools isn’t just about those schools — but if citizens want locally or state-controlled schools. “It’s a movement of localized control of our public schools to a state-level control of our public ... [Full Story »]

Shane Short resigns as chamber president

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Sunday, August 26. 2012

The Jackson County Area Chamber of Commerce is seeking a new president after Shane Short resigned on Wednesday, Aug. 15. “Shane approached me last Friday and expressed his desire to resign from the chamber,” reported chamber chairman Keith Johnson Friday morning to his board of directors. Johnson said the chamber’s Executive Committee met ... [Full Story »]

Fire shows ‘grow’ house; other arrests follow after pilot spots marijuana plants

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Friday, August 24. 2012

In recent weeks, the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office has made a number of drug-related arrests — including two people accused of growing marijuana in their basement that was discovered during a fire. In that case, firefighters told deputies they found “suspicious items” in a room located in the basement of a house at 4763 Old ... [Full Story »]

County, cities reach agreement on tax allocation

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Friday, August 24. 2012

Jackson County and city leaders have come to an agreement on the distribution of local option sales tax (LOST) revenue. Jackson County will receive 60 percent of the sales tax and the cities will divide the remaining 40 percent based on a formula that takes into consideration population, the tax digest and general fund expenditures. The county ... [Full Story »]

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