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Outdoor burn ban now lifted

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Wednesday, October 3. 2012

Just in time for the backyard leaf pile, the annual burn ban in 54 counties in Georgia was lifted on Oct. 1. Summer burning restrictions are imposed annually in the primarily northern part of the state, due to air quality concerns and regulations of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources and the Environmental Protection Division. ... [Full Story »]

SAT scores for JHS above state, national rates

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Sunday, September 30. 2012

Although its overall score was down this year, for at least the fourth consecutive year, Jefferson High School surpassed the state and national SAT scores, according to data released on Monday by the Georgia Department of Education. For 2012, the school posted a total SAT average of 1,564. Nationally, the average for public schools was 1,477. ... [Full Story »]

Braselton LifePath work may start in a few weeks

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Saturday, September 29. 2012

Trying not to sound like a broken record, those working on the Braselton LifePath say the multi-use path is now on the verge of starting construction. “It’s really tough to keep saying we’re almost there,” said Scott Snedecor, chairman of the Braselton Community Improvement District (CID) board of directors, which is installing the ... [Full Story »]

Jackson County EMS fees to increase

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Saturday, September 29. 2012

Increasing EMS fees, considering other options for providing a county transportation program and rebidding the fee for the disposal of garbage hauled to the transfer station are being looked at by Jackson County manager Kevin Poe during the budget process. In a Jackson County Board of Commissioners work session Tuesday morning to review the ... [Full Story »]

Braselton DDA to hold wine tasting fundraiser

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Friday, September 28. 2012

It’s tough to pass on a free glass of wine — especially when it may ultimately boost the financial success of a fundraiser. The Braselton Downtown Development Authority (DDA) is planning its third annual wine tasting and auction on Tuesday, Nov. 13, from 6:30-9:30 p.m., at the Braselton-Stover House. For the past two years, Cork & Keg in ... [Full Story »]

Four police departments get involved in car chase

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Friday, September 28. 2012

A man apparently high on meth led police officers from four towns on a chase through Jackson County, according to an incident report from the Braselton Police Department. Braselton police said they were following a vehicle that had been reported stolen on Interstate 85, when it exited the interstate in Jefferson. An officer said he stopped on ... [Full Story »]

Chamber group to start looking for new president

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Thursday, September 27. 2012

Even before placing an ad seeking its next president/CEO, the Jackson County Area Chamber of Commerce already has three resumes in hand from those interested in the position. Speaking to the chamber’s board of directors, chairman Keith Johnson said Friday that a committee to search for a replacement of former president/CEO Shane Short is ... [Full Story »]

Funeral home plans to move to former church building

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Thursday, September 27. 2012

Less than three years after opening a funeral home in Hoschton, James Lawson is ready to move to a much bigger space in the city. But, he’ll need the approval of the Hoschton City Council to move forward with his plans. “We enjoy this area,” Lawson told the Hoschton Planning Commission on Thursday. “We’ve helped a lot of families. ... [Full Story »]

Shot fired in armed robbery at Hoschton store

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Wednesday, September 26. 2012

A suspect fired one round during a recent armed robbery at the P&G Superette in Hoschton, according to an incident report from the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office. A witness told deputies that a white man wearing a hoodie and a bandanna covering his face came into the store on Ga. Hwy. 53 on Sept. 13, around 8 p.m. The witness said the ... [Full Story »]

Republicans to open local Romney headquarters

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Wednesday, September 26. 2012

The Jackson County Republican Party will hold a grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony of its “Romney Victory Headquarters” on Friday, Sept. 28, at 5 p.m. The Jackson County Romney campaign headquarters will be located at 27 City Square, Hoschton. At the event, 400 yard signs and 800 bumper stickers will be available in support of Mitt ... [Full Story »]

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