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Monday, February 28. 2011
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Green resigns as county school superintendent Wednesday night

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BraseltonNewsTODAY
Thursday, May 16. 2013
After a week of speculation and widespread rumors that he would be stepping down, John Green has resigned as superintendent of the Jackson County School System at a called BOE meting Wednesday night. More than 100 people, many teachers and staff members, attended the regular monthly meeting of the Jackson County Board of Education Monday night ... [Full Story »] 

Man arrested after incident at Braselton business

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BraseltonNewsTODAY
Wednesday, May 15. 2013
A man was arrested last week after assaulting an employee at the Pilot Travel Center in Braselton. The man allegedly asked the employee if he knew his ex-girlfriend. He then pushed the employee into a hallway and grabbed him by his throat. William Pirkle, was arrested later that day and booked for simple battery. He also signed a criminal ... [Full Story »] 

Graduation ceremonies coming up at area high schools

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BraseltonNewsTODAY
Wednesday, May 15. 2013
It’s cap and gown time for high school seniors. Graduation ceremonies are coming up at the four area high schools. JHS The Jefferson High School graduation will be held Friday, May 17, at 8 p.m. in the Dragon Stadium at 575 Washington St., Jefferson. If it rains, the ceremony will be held in the gym and a ticket must be presented in order to ... [Full Story »] 

S.R. 53 Sewer project discussed at public meeting, no turnout from public

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BraseltonNewsTODAY
Wednesday, May 15. 2013
No one from the public attended a public meeting held Tuesday, May 13, in Braselton for a $1.3 million sewer system expansion project proposed for the northern area of S.R. 53. In a presentation before the Braselton Town Council, engineer Jerry Hood went over details of the project. “What spurred this project was a tentative commitment from ... [Full Story »] 

Opening of LifePath celebration set June 1

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BraseltonNewsTODAY
Wednesday, May 8. 2013
The board of directors for the Braselton LifePath has set an opening day for the long-anticipated path that connects pedestrians to the businesses of downtown Braselton. The Braselton Community Improvement District (CID) on Monday discussed details of the event, which is set for Saturday, June 1, from 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. The group discussed ... [Full Story »] 

Obstruction arrest made at Braselton residence

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BraseltonNewsTODAY
Wednesday, May 8. 2013
A woman was arrested at a New Liberty Way, Braselton, residence on charges of disorderly conduct and obstruction when she wouldn’t leave officers alone while they were trying to arrest someone else after a foot chase. According to a Jackson County Sheriff’s Office incident report, a deputy was assisting Braselton police with an incident ... [Full Story »] 

Piedmont Rape Crisis Center moves to Hoschton from Winder

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BraseltonNewsTODAY
Wednesday, May 8. 2013
Hoschton leaders welcomed a new public service moving its headquarters into the town from Winder. The Piedmont Rape Crisis Center, which serves the Banks, Barrow and Jackson counties, just signed a lease on a new office in a separate building at Town Center in Hoschton. On Monday, the council decided to grant the nonprofit a special business ... [Full Story »] 

Northeast Georgia Medical Center to hold community meetings on new hospital

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BraseltonNewsTODAY
Wednesday, May 1. 2013
Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) has scheduled a series of meetings to update the community on its new hospital, Northeast Georgia Medical Center Braselton. There are three opportunities to attend: •Thursday, May 2, Braselton Stover House, Braselton. •Tuesday, May 7, Hall County Library Spout Springs Branch, Flowery Branch. ... [Full Story »] 

Foster leaving chamber to serve Family Connections

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BraseltonNewsTODAY
Wednesday, May 1. 2013
The Jackson County Area Chamber of Commerce is losing its most senior employee. Linda Foster, vice president for member services for the past nine years, will leave May 21 to become the executive director of Family Connections. “Linda facilitated the Leadership Jackson program for the past five years, organized and directed the annual awards ... [Full Story »] 
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