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Elections set Tuesday: 5,488 already cast a ballot in race for president

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Wednesday, October 31. 2012

If the number of people voting early in next Tuesday’s general election is any indication, voter turnout will be heavy. As of about 1:30 on Monday, some 5,488 people had cast ballots during two weeks of early voting at the Jackson County Administrative Building in Jefferson. Early voting began Monday and will continue through Friday in two ... [Full Story »]

Child locked in car among incidents reported

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Wednesday, October 24. 2012

The West Jackson Fire Department assisted in getting a child locked in a car out last week, according to an incident report. The young child was locked in the vehicle and was in her car seat. Fire personnel used the lock out kit to get inside the car. Other incidents the department worked last week included the following: •motorcycle accident ... [Full Story »]

Volunteers needed for Rivers Alive cleanup

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Wednesday, October 24. 2012

Volunteers from Braselton, and Barrow and Jackson counties are needed to help with a second Rivers Alive cleanup along the Mulberry River on Saturday, Oct. 27, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Volunteers will be collecting trash along the river in Braselton and adjacent roadways and bridges. During a similar event in the spring, 58 volunteers collected ... [Full Story »]

Braselton Antique and Holiday Festival ahead

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Wednesday, October 24. 2012

The Braselton Antique and Holiday Festival will be held Oct. 27-28 in the downtown Braselton Park. The hours will be 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 27, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 28. The festival will feature antiques, collectibles, furniture, advertising, primitives, vintage jewelry, repurposed pieces, ironworks, local artists ... [Full Story »]

Braselton DDA works on fundraising plans

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Tuesday, October 16. 2012

The annual fundraiser for the Braselton Downtown Development Authority was the topic of the monthly meeting on Oct. 11. The Wine Tasting and Auction is set for 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 13, at the Braselton-Stover House. The DDA approved selling raffle tickets for a Royal Caribbean Bahama cruise. The winner will be announced at the ... [Full Story »]

Winder man arrested in Hoschton armed robbery

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Tuesday, October 16. 2012

The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a suspect in the armed robbery of two local businesses, the P&G Superette in Hoschton on September 13, and the Dollar General store in Talmo on October 4. Richard Cullen Yurk, 26, Winder, was charged with two counts of armed robbery, two counts of commission of a crime by a convicted felon, two ... [Full Story »]

BOC goes with Pittman Construction for project

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Tuesday, October 16. 2012

The Jackson County Board of Commissioners decided Monday night for Pittman Construction to install turn lanes on Wayne Poultry Road instead of E.R. Snell. The BOC was considering an amendment to the Zion Church Road contract in the amount of $180,130 authorizing E.R. Snell to construct turn lanes on Wayne Poultry Road. But commissioner Tom Crow ... [Full Story »]

Early voting starts Monday for General Election

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Wednesday, October 10. 2012

Early voting for the Nov. 6 General Election begins on Monday at the Jackson County Administrative Building, 67 Athens Street in Jefferson. Hours will be from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday through Nov. 2. Early voting will also be offered Oct. 29-Nov. 2 at the Commerce Recreation Department office at 204 Carson Street and at the ... [Full Story »]

Braselton awards bid to BM&K

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Wednesday, October 10. 2012

The Braselton Town Council awarded a $770,000 construction bid to BM&K Construction for renovation of the Braselton Brothers Department store area. BM&K was the lowest bidder of nine potential contractors and came in nearly $500,000 cheaper than the second highest bidder for the renovation of the stores. Architects for the rehabilitation ... [Full Story »]

Damage reported near Braselton business

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Wednesday, October 10. 2012

An abandoned guard shack on Cherry Drive was damaged last week, according to an incident report filed at the Braselton Police Department. An officer on patrol spotted a large amount of broken glass in the driveway near the building. Someone had attempted to break into the building. Other incidents reported to the Braselton Police Department ... [Full Story »]

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