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BRIDGES: Turning the page for another year

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Wednesday, June 4. 2008
“Age is strictly a case of mind over matter. If you don’t mind, it doesn’t matter.” — Jack Benny • • • It’s that time on the calendar again. It’s the time when this columnist celebrates another turning of the page if you will. For 37 years ago on May 27, I arrived in this world. ... [Full Story »] 

CRAWFORD: Needs Improvement

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Wednesday, June 4. 2008
If Kathy Cox were a student in one of the classes she used to teach, she’d get a failing grade for her poor performance. If she were the CEO of a multi-billion-dollar corporation, the board of directors would have long ago fired her for incompetence. But she still continues to serve as the state superintendent of Georgia’s public ... [Full Story »] 

LETTER: JCCHS graduation was a debacle

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Wednesday, June 4. 2008
Dear Editor: I still keep thinking my alarm will go off soon, and my son will be graduating today. Then reality sinks in and I realize that the circus really did come to town on Friday, May 23, 2008. The students, parents, and grandparents of JCCHS were totally cheated that night at the hands of the BOE and Todd McGhee. We were telling our son ... [Full Story »] 

EDITORIAL: Hoschton scarecrow record effort will require lots of persuasion

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Wednesday, June 4. 2008
Call it wacky. Call it stupid. But at least you’ve probably noticed the little stunt that Hoschton is planning. Three weeks ago, city officials and fall festival organizers announced plans to seek a Guinness World Record for “Most Scarecrows in One Location.” To beat the current world-record holder for that designation, ... [Full Story »] 

Jackson BOC to look at economic road projects

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Wednesday, June 4. 2008
The Jackson County Board of Commissioners will consider agreements with two developers on economic road projects when it meets at 6 p.m. on Monday, June 16, at the courthouse in Jefferson. The agreements are with Braselton Ventures LLC and Commerce Land Holdings. The projects were discussed at a BOC meeting Monday night. The agreement with ... [Full Story »] 

Rooftop stay in Hamilton Mill raising money for children’s hospital

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Tuesday, June 3. 2008
Chris McClay climbed a ladder last Thursday and vowed not to come down from his spot on the roof of Wal-Mart in Hamilton Mill – at least not until $15,000 was raised for a group of children’s hospitals. And as of Tuesday, McClay and the 384 employees at the Wal-Mart on Sardis Church Road had raised more than $7,000 for Children’s Miracle ... [Full Story »] 

Rooftop stay in Hamilton Mill raising money for children’s hospital

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BraseltonNewsTODAY
Tuesday, June 3. 2008
Chris McClay climbed a ladder last Thursday and vowed not to come down from his spot on the roof of Wal-Mart in Hamilton Mill – at least not until $15,000 was raised for a group of children’s hospitals. And as of Tuesday, McClay and the 384 employees at the Wal-Mart on Sardis Church Road had raised more than $7,000 for ... [Full Story »] 

Hoschton to ask businesses again to fund sewer line

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Tuesday, June 3. 2008
It’ll be another round of Hoschton leaders asking some of its businesses to fund a new sewer line to the city’s industrial area. Monday night, the Hoschton City Council agreed to ask businesses that would benefit from a new sewer line along Ga. Hwy. 53 from Jopena Blvd. to Nancy Industrial to help fund the project. It’s a ... [Full Story »] 

Jackson commissioners approve Braselton TAD request

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Tuesday, June 3. 2008
Braselton leaders can move forward with their tax allocation district following a 3-2 vote of the Jackson County Board of Commissioners Monday night. Commissioners Bruce Yates and Jody Thompson voted in favor of a resolution supporting the TAD, while Dwain Smith and Tom Crow voted against it. BOC chairman Pat Bell broke the tie and voted to ... [Full Story »] 

Political forums set in Hoschton

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Tuesday, June 3. 2008
Two political forums for candidates in races in Jackson County will be held in Hoschton this month. On Wednesday, June 18, at 7 p.m., the candidates for seats on the Jackson County Board of Commissioners and the Jackson County Board of Education will be featured. On Wednesday, June 25, at 7 p.m., the candidates for Jackson County sheriff and ... [Full Story »] 
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