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Treatment, drug alternative courts get $37,000 grant

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Friday, February 3. 2012

The Piedmont Judicial Circuit’s four Alternative or Accountability Courts were awarded a $37,000 grant from the state legislature last week to expand services for mental health and drug offenders in Barrow, Banks and Jackson counties. The courts, which include three Drug Courts and one (mental health) Treatment Court, are less than two years ... [Full Story »]

Despite rain, drought restrictions remain in place

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Friday, February 3. 2012

Fall and winter rains have refilled the Bear Creek Reservoir, but restrictions implemented last fall on those who use the water remain in place. As of Jan. 25, the lake was just an inch below full pool, according to Hill Baughman of J & G Services, which manages the 505-acre reservoir and its water plant for the Upper Oconee Basin Water ... [Full Story »]

Man tries to interview for job, but makes threats

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Friday, February 3. 2012

A man that tried to interview for a job instead left his potential employer feeling threatened, according to an incident report from the Braselton Police Department. A woman conducting interviews at Country Inn and Suites on Ga. Hwy. 124 for a company said she had scheduled an interview at the hotel with a Sandy Springs man. However, the man ... [Full Story »]

Gas station investigated after fuel quality complaints

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Thursday, February 2. 2012

The Georgia Department of Agriculture says that a gas station in Braselton isn’t facing a fine or penalty for an apparent accident in which diesel fuel was mixed with premium fuel, according to a spokesperson. A customer filed a complaint with the state agency — which ensures fuel quality — on Jan. 3 about the premium gas at the Golden ... [Full Story »]

Braselton launches free prescription drug card

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Thursday, February 2. 2012

Residents of Braselton now have access to a free discount prescription drug card that provides up to 75 percent savings on prescription drugs and is accepted at more than 56,000 pharmacies in the U.S. The Braselton Drug Card is being offered to all residents compliments of the Georgia Drug Card. The program has no restrictions to membership, no ... [Full Story »]

Project with stores, apartments clears first hurdle

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Thursday, February 2. 2012

A mixed-use project that will bring stores and close to 300 apartments to Braselton may be too large for the area, according to two residents who spoke in opposition to the proposal. However, the Braselton Planning Commission recommended approval of a rezoning request for the project — which now heads to the Braselton Town Council for a ... [Full Story »]

Stolen church bell recovered in Jackson County

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Wednesday, February 1. 2012

A 100-pound bell stolen from a Gwinnett County church was located in Jackson County — after exchanging hands from several people in recent days, according to law enforcement reports. The pastor of Duncan Creek Congregational Church told Gwinnett County police on Wednesday, Jan. 25, that someone stole the bell from a gazebo at the Braselton ... [Full Story »]

Toyota to build $350 million plant in Jackson County

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Wednesday, February 1. 2012

Jackson County just landed its biggest economic development project in county history. Gov. Nathan Deal announced Tuesday that Toyota Industries Corp. will establish Toyota Industries Compressor Parts America (TICA) in a 600,000-square foot building it will erect on the 152-acre tract in Valentine Farms Industrial Park next to its TD Automotive ... [Full Story »]

Bobcat, raccoon test positive for rabies

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Wednesday, February 1. 2012

A bobcat found near the Jackson-Hall county line near Gillsville and a raccoon in the Whitney Trace area of Braselton both tested positive for rabies, according to officials. The bobcat marks the first confirmed rabies case in a bobcat in Hall County and the first confirmed rabies case for 2012 in the county. The bobcat made contact between two ... [Full Story »]

Students hurt in wreck with bus, truck in Nicholson

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Wednesday, February 1. 2012

Two students were injured Friday afternoon when a Jackson County school bus collided with a tanker truck on Georgia 334. Public safety director Steve Nichols said the bus was carrying five school children ages 12-14 and a driver when the accident occurred at about 4:36 near the intersection with Barnett Road. One of the injuries was minor. ... [Full Story »]

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