Newsmaker of the Year: The Scarecrow

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BraseltonNewsTODAY
Thursday, January 1. 2009
Love ‘em or hate ‘em, but they are always keeping watch over the people and events happening in Hoschton. The Scarecrow — the city’s unofficial mascot — is this year’s Newsmaker of the Year. And while the Scarecrow didn’t earn the title of a Guinness World Record, he helped invigorate a community spirit in 2008 that few towns in ... [Full Story »] 

News Story of the Year: Hoschton budget woes

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BraseltonNewsTODAY
Thursday, January 1. 2009
It’s an issue that may have been settled after plenty of controversy in 2008, but will certainly continue to be the talk of the town next year — property taxes. The Hoschton City Council approved its 2009 general fund and water and sewer budgets in December after a series of public hearings that drew crowds to city hall and the depot. Those ... [Full Story »] 

Teen dies in Hoschton home

Posted by
Mike Buffington
Wednesday, December 31. 2008
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Local and state authorities are probing the circumstances that led to the death of a 14-year-old teenager in Hoschton Saturday afternoon. Rescue, EMS and several local police agencies were called to an address on White Street in Hoschton around 2 p.m. Saturday after a 14-year-old girl was found unresponsive. She was declared dead at the scene ... [Full Story »] 

Letter: What a difference Bill Brown made

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CommerceNewsTODAY
Wednesday, December 31. 2008
Editor: Waiting for a loved one to die brings a keen realization of the frailty of life and just how helpless and microscopic are our abilities. In good times, we come and go as we please; we sit, we stand; we work, we play. But during times of bereavement, shortcomings are revealed and thrust to the forefront of our very being. With challenged ... [Full Story »] 

Did 18 beers contribute to dispute?

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CommerceNewsTODAY
Wednesday, December 31. 2008
The consumption of 18 beers may have contributed to a domestic dispute last week that left a Commerce man charged with battery. According to the report, Adam Blake Dills, 22, of 328 Spring Street, was charged after police were summoned to a 4:30 a.m. domestic dispute. Upon arrival, Dills was not present, but a 20-year-old white female told ... [Full Story »] 

Group wants Christmas trees recycled

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CommerceNewsTODAY
Wednesday, December 31. 2008
Keep Jackson County Beautiful wants your Christmas tree. The real trees, that is. The group again offers its Bring One for the Chipper Christmas tree recycling at the following locations from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. through Jan. 3. Those who drop a tree off can pick up a seedling for their yard from volunteers. The locations are: •Arcade — City ... [Full Story »] 

Benton expects no repercusions from opposing speaker

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CommerceNewsTODAY
Wednesday, December 31. 2008
It appears that State Rep. Tommy Benton (R-District 31) will suffer no ramifications from his support for a challenger to Speaker of the House Glenn Richardson. Benton backed Rep. David Ralston’s bid to unseat Richardson, who was a lightning rod for criticism of the Georgia House of Representatives last year. Richardson prevailed 75-25 in the ... [Full Story »] 

George Thompson Memorial features tough competition

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Wednesday, December 31. 2008
A tournament which featured “tough competition” was a benefit for the Winder-Barrow High School wrestling team. That was the assesment of Bulldogg coach Chad Horne after he looked back on the George Thompson Memorial event held at WBHS Satuday. Eight teams competed in the event including defending Class AAA champion Eastside which emerged ... [Full Story »] 

Gresham named to two All-State teams

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Wednesday, December 31. 2008
For Apalachee High School fans who watched Chaun Gresham compete during his high school career, there was little doubt what type of impact player he was. Now the rest of the state knows about Greshman’s ability as well. Gresham played a key role in the Apalachee High School football team making the state playoffs during the past three ... [Full Story »] 

Wildcats over injuries, move above .500

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Wednesday, December 31. 2008
Injuries are a part of all sports, but it seems Apalachee High School varsity boys basketball coach Kevin Morris has had to deal with more than his share this season. Now with his team getting healthy again, Morris has seen his Wildcats scratch and claw their way above the .500 mark with a 42-36 win against Towers in an opening-round game of a ... [Full Story »] 
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