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CRAWFORD: A different time, a different place

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Thursday, June 12. 2008
It’s official now. With the withdrawal of Hillary Clinton from the Democratic race, a major American political party is on target to nominate a black candidate for president for the first time in history. It’s an amazing development, especially for someone who grew up in the South in the 1950s and 1960s, a very different time and ... [Full Story »] 

‘Wrong-doings’ topic for DA candidates

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BraseltonNewsTODAY
Thursday, June 12. 2008
Former district attorney Tim Madison was mentioned throughout the political forum Tuesday night in Commerce as two former employees defended their actions under his leadership, while one candidate pointed out she is the only one seeking the office who didn’t work for Madison. The Jackson County Repub-lican Party sponsored the forum and more ... [Full Story »] 

BOE candidates Cronic, Schwartz face off at forum

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Thursday, June 12. 2008
The incumbent District 3 representative, which covers West Jackson, on the Jackson County Board of Education was questioned whether having his wife teaching for the school system would be a conflict of interest, while his opponent was asked his reasons for seeking the office. These were the questions incumbent Michael Cronic and challenger ... [Full Story »] 

Evans speaks on experience; Keinard calls for change

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Thursday, June 12. 2008
Incumbent Sheriff Stan Evans spoke on his 24 years in office at a political forum Tuesday night and his continued pledge to make the office his “number one priority,” while his challenger said it is “time for a change.” The sheriff’s race was one of those featured at a political forum held Tuesday night at the ... [Full Story »] 

BOC chairman candidates speak about experience

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BraseltonNewsTODAY
Thursday, June 12. 2008
The three candidates for chairman of the Jackson County Board of Commissioners each told why they would be the best person for the job at a political forum Tuesday night. Hunter Bicknell, who is chairman of the Jackson County Water and Sewerage Authority, said he is the “most qualified of the three candidates.” He listed leadership, ... [Full Story »] 

‘Wrong-doings’ topic for DA candidates

Posted by
BraseltonNewsTODAY
Thursday, June 12. 2008
Former district attorney Tim Madison was mentioned throughout the political forum Tuesday night in Commerce as two former employees defended their actions under his leadership, while one candidate pointed out she is the only one seeking the office who didn’t work for Madison. The Jackson County Repub-lican Party sponsored the forum and ... [Full Story »] 

Jackson County schools trimming costs in budget

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BraseltonNewsTODAY
Wednesday, June 11. 2008
The Jackson County Board of Education has given an initial approval of its 2009 fiscal year budget for $92.4 million. It’s a budget that doesn’t include a deficit or proposed property tax hike, but does foresee cuts in some departments from a previously-proposed budget. The 2009 budget is a 9.9 percent increase from the 2008 ... [Full Story »] 

Braselton council considering $2.7 million budget

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BraseltonNewsTODAY
Wednesday, June 11. 2008
A slumping economy isn’t affecting the coffers of Braselton like its neighboring communities, according to the town’s mayor. On Thursday, the town council held a hearing on its proposed fiscal year 2009 general fund budget for $2.7 million — a six percent increase from the 2008 budget of $2.6 million. Braselton ... [Full Story »] 

Heritage, visitor’s center name set for building

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BraseltonNewsTODAY
Wednesday, June 11. 2008
The Braselton Town Council has coined a new named for the building that once housed the town’s library. The Braselton Heritage and Visitor’s Center will be located in the former library on Frances Street. The estimated 600-square-foot building was also once the home economics classroom for the former Braselton High School. Braselton has ... [Full Story »] 

Heritage, visitor’s center name set for building

Posted by
BraseltonNewsTODAY
Wednesday, June 11. 2008
The Braselton Town Council has coined a new named for the building that once housed the town’s library. The Braselton Heritage and Visitor’s Center will be located in the former library on Frances Street. The estimated 600-square-foot building was also once the home economics classroom for the former Braselton High School. ... [Full Story »] 
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