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Recent incidents reported in West Jackson area

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Thursday, August 23. 2012

Recent incidents in the West Jackson area reported to the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office last week included: •welfare check at a Pocket Road, Braselton, address, where a boss asked deputies to check on an employer who had not been at work for several days. A deputy found the man at his house, where he said he was caring for his child and ... [Full Story »]

Industrial prospects continue to look at county

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Thursday, August 23. 2012

Apparently, Jackson County remains a hot spot for potential industrial and job growth even during the dog days of summer. Reporting to the Industrial Development Authority last Friday morning, Courtney Bernardi, the chamber’s director of economic development, presented a glowing picture of potential job growth and actual jobs growth currently ... [Full Story »]

Kelley Gary appointed to airport authority

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Thursday, August 23. 2012

Kelley Gary was appointed by the Jackson County Board of Commissioners Monday night to serve on the county airport authority. Gary will replace airport authority member Shannon Sell, whose term will expire on Dec. 31, 2014. This position represents District 3. Gary is also chairman of the Jackson County Republican Party. In other business at ... [Full Story »]

Hulsey recognized by BOC

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Thursday, August 23. 2012

Longtime Jackson County finance director John Hulsey was recognized by the board of commissioners Monday night. Hulsey recently left his position with the county to begin work with the Carl Vinson Institute of Government at the University of Georgia in Athens. Hulsey had been employed with Jackson County since 1995. “We’d like to recognize ... [Full Story »]

Braselton seeks grant to extend sewer line along retail corridor

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Sunday, August 19. 2012

One company’s plans to expand its business could mean that Braselton will extend a sewer line along Ga. Hwy. 53 — creating the possibility of more commercial development along the corridor. Atlantic Engineering Group plans to add 50 jobs with its existing 60 positions and move into a vacant office building on Ga. Hwy. 53, next to Hometown ... [Full Story »]

Forum: Gilbert speaks on law enforcement experience

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Sunday, August 19. 2012

Sheriff candidate Ramone Gilbert spoke on his experience in law enforcement and his background at a political forum Saturday morning in Jefferson. The Jackson County Republican Party sponsored the political forum with candidates in the Aug. 21 runoff invited to attend. Janis Mangum, the other candidate for sheriff in the runoff, was not present ... [Full Story »]

Forum: Moore, Sikes address background, experience

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Sunday, August 19. 2012

Sherry Moore spoke on her experience working in the Probate Court in Clarke County, while Donna Sikes focused on her law degree and legal background at a political forum on Saturday, Aug. 11, in Jefferson. The two are running for probate judge in Jackson County. The Jackson County Republican Party sponsored the forum which featured candidates ... [Full Story »]

Forum: Collins, Zoller speak on ‘changes’

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Sunday, August 19. 2012

The need for changes in Washington, D.C., and what they plan to do if elected to Congress were among the topics touched on Saturday, Aug. 11, by the two candidates for the 9th Congressional seat. Doug Collins and Martha Zoller spoke to more than 75 people crowded into the Jefferson Clubhouse Saturday morning at a political forum sponsored by ... [Full Story »]

West Jackson firefighters respond to incidents

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Sunday, August 19. 2012

The West Jackson Fire Department responded to the following incidents last week: •vehicle accident on Ga. Hwy. 53, Braselton, where two vehicles were involved in a collision. One driver had cuts along their head to their ear and chin. The second driver wasn’t injured. The first driver initially refused to be taken to a hospital, but changed ... [Full Story »]

Jackson Trail firefighters respond to incidents

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Sunday, August 19. 2012

The Jackson Trail Fire Department responded to the following incidents last week: •EMS call at a Summer Hill Drive address, where a woman was experiencing chest pain. She was taken to a hospital. •EMS call at a Ga. Hwy. 124 address, where a man was possibly having a stroke. He was taken to a hospital. •EMS call, where a man fell 15-20 ... [Full Story »]

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