Entries by BraseltonNewsTODAY

Braselton woman reports internet scam to deputies

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Wednesday, June 18. 2008
A Braselton woman told the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office that she had some suspicious conversations with someone operating an internet-based company. The woman said she paid $300 for a dog she found on www.puppiesforsale.com. A female suspect from the website company told the woman she needed to pay the “Rev,” who was in ... [Full Story »] 

Hall County offering tips on spotting rabies cases

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BraseltonNewsTODAY
Wednesday, June 18. 2008
The Hall County Board of Commissioners and animal control department are providing tips on how people can identify potential rabies cases among animals. Hall County has confirmed 23 rabies cases this year, all among wild animals. There have been no positive cases in domestic animals. Some tips to identify and help avoid these types of animals ... [Full Story »] 

Hoschton pool attracts unwanted swimmers

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BraseltonNewsTODAY
Wednesday, June 18. 2008
A private pool in Hoschton is apparently attracting the attention of some unwanted guests. Hoschton police responded to two incidents last week at a pool in the Brook Glen subdivision, located off Cabin Drive. A woman told police that only property owners of the subdivision can use the pool, which is secured and can only be accessed with a pass ... [Full Story »] 

Braselton police track down, arrest fleeing shoplifters

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BraseltonNewsTODAY
Wednesday, June 18. 2008
Braselton police caught two would-be shoplifters shortly after committing their crime, according to an incident report. An employee at the Pilot Travel Center on Ga. Hwy. 53 told an officer that two people stole several items from the store and fled in a vehicle. Some of the stolen items included a cell phone case, ballpoint pens, a digital ... [Full Story »] 

Braselton police investigate report of child molestation

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BraseltonNewsTODAY
Wednesday, June 18. 2008
The Braselton Police Department is investigating a report of child molestation. The Hall County Department of Family and Children Services contacted Braselton police on June 10 about an allegation that a male family member inappropriately touched a five-year-old girl. Braselton police Sgt. J.D. Gille said police must schedule a forensic ... [Full Story »] 

I-85 cable barrier work to start this week

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BraseltonNewsTODAY
Monday, June 16. 2008
Installation of a new cable barrier system in the median of I-85 is expected to start this week. The Georgia Department of Transportation is installing a cable barrier system along I-85, from S.R. 20 in Gwinnett County, through Barrow, Jackson and Banks counties, to the Franklin County line. The cable barrier system is a safety project designed ... [Full Story »] 

Hoschton approves business, building permits

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BraseltonNewsTODAY
Monday, June 16. 2008
Hoschton issued two business permits in May, according to a city administrative report. Business permits were issued to: Anthony’s New York Pizza and Italian Grill (restaurant, with a beer and wine license), 115 Towne Center Parkway; and Mountain Air of North Georgia (HVAC), 8600 Pendergrass Road. Home occupation permits were issued to: ... [Full Story »] 

Braselton issues 12 residential permits

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BraseltonNewsTODAY
Monday, June 16. 2008
The Braselton Planning and Development Department issued 12 residential building permits in May, according to a town report. Four permits were issued in Hall County, three in Barrow County and two in Gwinnett County. Three non-residential building permits were also approved in Braselton in May. Braselton Academy, a 13,449-square-foot day care ... [Full Story »] 

Summer school to cost $132,000 for Jackson district

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BraseltonNewsTODAY
Friday, June 13. 2008
The Jackson County School System is expected to spend about $132,000 on summer remediation for students who failed portions of the CRCT. April Howard, assistant superintendent for teaching and learning, presented data to the board of education on Thursday that shows 319 students are eligible for remediation. The costs of using 30 elementary ... [Full Story »] 

Jackson schools meet AYP, but district may fail

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BraseltonNewsTODAY
Friday, June 13. 2008
Superintendent Shannon Adams says the Jackson County School System has a reason to celebrate — all of its schools met Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP). The twist, however, is that the school system may fail to meet AYP for the 2007-2008 school year. AYP is one of the key concepts of the federal No Child Left Behind Act. Student ... [Full Story »] 
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