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Braselton home damaged in fire

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Monday, January 21. 2013

A Braselton home was damaged in a fire on Friday that left one man injured. The West Jackson, North Jackson and the Jackson County Correctional Institute fire departments responded to 515 Chardonnay Trace in Braselton on a reported structure fire. Upon arrival, they found a one-story single family residence with fire showing from 40 percent of ... [Full Story »]

Braselton council approves updates list of road for speed detection

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Wednesday, January 16. 2013

The Braselton Town Council at its first meeting of the year approved an updated list of roads where police officers can use their speed detection devices to catch motorists going over the limit. The updated speed detection device list was provided from the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT). Of the four counties that comprise the town ... [Full Story »]

BOE looking to create a 6th Grade school

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Wednesday, January 16. 2013

In a bid to make better use of its facilities, the Jackson County School System is considering a plan that would convert Kings Bridge Middle School into a 6th Grade academy designed to appeal to 6th Grade students from all over Jackson County. Although that idea is still in the planning stage, the Jackson County Board of Education will host two ... [Full Story »]

West Jackson Fire Department reports listed

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Wednesday, January 16. 2013

The West Jackson Fire Department responded to the following reports last week: •residential fire at a Becca Drive, Hoschton, address. •medical call at a New Liberty Church Road, Braselton, location. •two vehicle wreck at a Hwy. 53, Hoschton, address. •medical call at an Ednaville Road, Braselton, residence. •wreck with injury at a ... [Full Story »]

Braselton CID hears update on LifePath

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Wednesday, January 9. 2013

The Braselton Community Improvement District board of directors met Monday for another update of the progression of the Braselton LifePath, a 1.7-mile multi-use path that will connect residential and retail properties along Highway 211 and Thompson Mill Road. CID Administrator Guy Herring told the board that easements are still in the works up ... [Full Story »]

Board of elections to run Hoschton’s elections

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Wednesday, January 9. 2013

The Hoschton City Council voted during its meeting Monday to make the Jackson County Board of Elections superintendent of the city’s municipal elections. The change comes in time for Hoschton’s special election planned for March 19, which will fill the mayoral vacancy left by Erma A. Denney. She resigned in October because of a work ... [Full Story »]

Braselton Police Department arrests four

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Wednesday, January 9. 2013

During the past week, the Braselton Police Department reports the arrests of four people. Those arrested and their charges include: •Charles William Smith Jr., failure to maintain lane, open container of alcohol while operating a vehicle and DUI (second offense). •Adrian Martin, improper stopping on roadway, new resident shall obtain GA ... [Full Story »]

Incidents reported to West Jackson Fire Department

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Wednesday, January 2. 2013

Incidents reported recently to the West Jackson Fire Department includes the following: •medical call at a West Jackson Road, Braselton, residence. •medical call at a Jackson Trail Road, Hoschton, address. •medical call at a Hwy. 53, Braselton, location. •medical call at a Hwy. 53, Hoschton, address. •medical call at an Elmwood Road, ... [Full Story »]

Chamber banquet planned Jan. 24

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Wednesday, January 2. 2013

The Jackson County Area Chamber of Commerce will celebrate its 40th anniversary Thursday, Jan. 24, at its annual banquet. The event will be held at 6 p.m. at the Jefferson Civic Center. Tickets are $50 and can be acquired by dropping by the chamber office on Athens Street, Jefferson, calling the office at 706-387-0300 or visiting the ...

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