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Woman arrested for additional traffic citations

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Wednesday, July 2. 2008
Hoschton police arrested a Dacula woman last week, after Winder police said she had a warrant for failure to appear for traffic citations. Hoschton police said Zorina Leonard, 29, 995 Superior Drive, Dacula, was driving 61 m.p.h. in a 35 m.p.h. zone. During a traffic stop, the officer said he saw several notices of other citations as Leonard ... [Full Story »] 

Attempt to retrieve engagement ring fails

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BraseltonNewsTODAY
Wednesday, July 2. 2008
A Braselton man’s plan to get an engagement ring back from an ex-fiancé didn’t happen as he planned. The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office was called to a property dispute last week at a Hudson Drive address, where the man said he and his girlfriend had ended their relationship. The man asked the woman to return an ... [Full Story »] 

West Jackson sports complex gets approval (again

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BraseltonNewsTODAY
Wednesday, July 2. 2008
Despite opposition from neighbors, the Jackson County Planning Commission approved a proposed sports complex in West Jackson for the second time. The map amendment was approved by the Jackson County Board of Commissioners at its April 21 meeting. The matter came before the planners again due to a mistake in the legal notice. The map amendment ... [Full Story »] 

West Jackson sports complex gets approval (again)

Posted by
BraseltonNewsTODAY
Wednesday, July 2. 2008
Despite opposition from neighbors, the Jackson County Planning Commission approved a proposed sports complex in West Jackson for the second time. The map amendment was approved by the Jackson County Board of Commissioners at its April 21 meeting. The matter came before the planners again due to a mistake in the legal notice. The map amendment ... [Full Story »] 

Fireworks part of Braselton festival on Friday

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BraseltonNewsTODAY
Wednesday, July 2. 2008
For those looking for a patriotic celebration closer to home, Braselton will hold its annual Fourth of July festivities on Friday. The “Celebrate Braselton” festival will start with a parade on Ga. Hwy. 53 in downtown at 10 a.m. The highlight of the festival will be a 30-minute fireworks show at Chateau Elan on Friday evening. Town ... [Full Story »] 

After long wait, Hoschton's new facility to start treating waste

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BraseltonNewsTODAY
Wednesday, July 2. 2008
This is the time Hoschton officials have been waiting to arrive for years. In the coming weeks, the city will start treating wastewater at its new facility located off Ga. Hwy 53. The plant is capable of handling an estimated 500,000 gallons of wastewater a day. The long-delayed project is one that has been at the center of controversy in ... [Full Story »] 

Sheriff candidates question each other at Hoschton forum

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Wednesday, July 2. 2008
Incumbent Sheriff Stan Evans asked his challenger at a forum last week in West Jackson what issues he would address. Jim Keinard asked Evans about his handling of allegations of misconduct by former district attorney Tim Madison. The two candidates for sheriff were given the opportunity to question each other during a forum Wednesday, June 25, ... [Full Story »] 

DA candidates say experience make them top choice for voters

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BraseltonNewsTODAY
Wednesday, July 2. 2008
The three candidates in the race for district attorney of the Piedmont Judicial Circuit kicked off three nights of forums last week by speaking in West Jackson. Forums were also held in Banks and Barrow counties. At the forum sponsored by the Hoschton Woman’s Club, incumbent Rick Bridgeman and challengers Donna Sikes and Brad Smith spoke ... [Full Story »] 

Robbins named new Braselton public works director

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Wednesday, July 2. 2008
Ken Robbins is Braselton’s new public works director. The 58-year-old succeeds Paul Cheek, who retired on July 1. Robbins earned a bachelor’s degree in urban studies from Georgia State University. He completed the management development course at the Carl Vinson Institute of Government and holds a Class I water operator’s ... [Full Story »] 

Qualifying held for West Jackson fire board

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Wednesday, July 2. 2008
Several people have qualified for elected positions on the West Jackson Fire Board. The fire board includes five elected officials, who are responsible for handling a fire tax in West Jackson. Posts 3, 4, and 5 will be on the Nov. 4 ballot, which is a non-partisan election. Incumbent Tim Sweat qualified for the Post 3 slot and Joel Keith ... [Full Story »] 
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