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RaceTrac gets waivers for new store in Braselton

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Friday, August 10. 2012

RaceTrac received waivers from the Braselton Zoning Board of Appeals on Thursday for signs and landscaping where it plans to build a new gas station on Ga. Hwy. 53. The company, RaceTrac Petroleum Inc., will build on a 1.84-acre tract of land, which is zoned general commercial in the SR53 overlay district, at the intersection of Commons Drive, ... [Full Story »]

Legal substance used in suspicious explosion

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Friday, August 10. 2012

As it turned out, a large explosion in West Jackson was made using a legal substance, according to an incident report from the West Jackson Fire Department. Firefighters were told there was the sound of a large explosion, followed by a large cloud of black smoke in the area of Jackson Trail Road, Hoschton, on July 29. Firefighters learned that ... [Full Story »]

Runoff candidates to speak at Republican meeting

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Friday, August 10. 2012

The Jackson County Republican Party will host the candidates in a runoff election for sheriff and probate court judge during its regular monthly meeting on Saturday, Aug. 11, at 8 a.m., at the Jefferson Clubhouse. Ramone Gilbert and Janis Mangum are the runoff candidates for Jackson County sheriff, while Sherry Moore and Donna Sikes are vying ... [Full Story »]

Hoschton, county installing multi-use path

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Friday, August 10. 2012

The City of Hoschton and Jackson County broke ground last week on a project that will install a multi-use path from Dollar General on Ga. Hwy. 53 in Hoschton to Ga. Hwy. 332. The Hoschton City Council last year budgeted $30,000 of sales tax revenue for construction costs and Jackson County is completing the project. The 10-foot wide path is ... [Full Story »]

Math remains tough to pass for End of Course Tests

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Friday, August 10. 2012

When it comes to passing End of Course Tests (EOCTs), high school students in Jackson County are still struggling in math. But area students are far outperforming their peers across the state in physical science and economics, according to data released by the Georgia Department of Education. The EOCTs are now considered the key standardized ... [Full Story »]

Thief goes on shopping spree

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Thursday, August 9. 2012

A woman dining at a Braselton restaurant later discovered that someone stole her credit cards and quickly made purchases totaling more than $4,100, according to an incident report from the Braselton Police Department. The woman said while she was eating lunch at Cracker Barrel, she placed her purse on the rear of her seat. The purse contained ... [Full Story »]

Trailer released for locally-filmed movie

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Thursday, August 9. 2012

Barrow County is briefly seen in a movie trailer that was released this week for the film “Trouble With the Curve,” starring Clint Eastwood, Amy Adams and Justin Timberlake. Timberlake filmed scenes on Covered Bridge Road, Hoschton, in March. During filming, the pop singer turned actor could be seen around a vintage car parked next to a ... [Full Story »]

Early voting for runoff election set for next week

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Thursday, August 9. 2012

Early voting will start next week for the Aug. 21 runoff election — although Jackson County election officials haven't determined the dates and times for early voting, as of Thursday, Aug. 9. County election officials are waiting to get the runoff election ballots to determine when early voting will be held. For more information, call the ... [Full Story »]

Recount: Probate judge numbers the same

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Wednesday, August 8. 2012

A recount of the votes in last week’s election showed the same results as those released on election night. Tracy Brooks, a candidate for probate judge of Jackson County, had asked for a recount of last week’s election results. Election superintendent Lori Wurtz said Wednesday afternoon that the results were the same. Brooks had 78 votes ... [Full Story »]

Braselton seeking comments on town green plans

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Tuesday, August 7. 2012

Want to have a say in what Braselton builds in its new town green? The town is seeking comments on three concept plans designed by its consultants for the town green — which will be located in front of the Braselton Brothers Store in downtown. The various plans show how additional parking, public restrooms and possibly an interactive water ... [Full Story »]

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