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Chateau Elan security guard stabbed in surprise attack

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Monday, July 28. 2008

A security guard at Chateau Elan was stabbed by an unknown suspect on Sunday, according to Braselton police. The victim said he was sitting in front of a computer inside the guard house on Autumn Maple Drive when the lights were turned off just before 2 a.m. Taken by surprise, the victim said he felt something around his neck and a fight ... [Full Story »]

School system appealing AYP report for JCCHS

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Friday, July 25. 2008

The Jackson County School System is appealing a state report saying one of its schools didn't meet Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP). Jackson County Comprehensive High School was one of 37 high schools in Georgia that didn't meet AYP because it didn't achieve the required graduation rate. And because one school failed to meet AYP, the entire ... [Full Story »]

Braselton Planning Commission meeting canceled

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Friday, July 25. 2008

A proposed change to Braselton's future land use plan for a property on Ga. Hwy. 124 in Barrow County will be heard by the town's planning commission next month. The Braselton Planning Commission was slated to hear a request by Don Panoz for the 61.8-acre property on Monday, but the request will instead be considered in August. With no other ... [Full Story »]

Braselton to hold called meeting on Monday

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Friday, July 25. 2008

The Braselton Town Council will hold a called meeting on Monday, July 28, at 2 p.m. Items on the agenda include the Gwinnett County Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST), local road assistance program and transportation enhancement resolution.

WJ sports complex approved by BOC

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Friday, July 25. 2008

A sports complex planned for West Jackson once again got the stamp of approval from the Jackson County Board of Commissioners on Monday, July 21. The request from Larry Beck for a map amendment change for the 21 acres at 8154 Hwy. 124 West was approved by the BOC in March, but the hearing on the request had been advertised incorrectly by the ... [Full Story »]

Major shift ahead for student report cards

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Friday, July 25. 2008

Elementary students in the Jackson County School System won't be able to earn an "A" on their report cards, starting this school year. Likewise, academic grades of "B,""C," and even "F" will become obsolete. And the traditional honor roll will be tossed out, too. It's all part of the county school system's plan to revamp students' report cards ... [Full Story »]

Braselton approves 15 residential building permits

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Friday, July 25. 2008

The Braselton Planning and Development Department issued 15 residential building permits in June, according to a town report. Five permits were issued in Hall County, four in Gwinnett County, four in Jackson County and two in Barrow County. No building permits for a non-residential structure were issued during the month of June. In May, ... [Full Story »]

EDITORIAL: Water sales dilemma a reality check

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Thursday, July 24. 2008

Conservation is a good thing. Most of the time. But the Jackson County Water and Sewerage Authority is learning about another side of conservation: it hurts financially. Although the Bear Creek Reservoir is currently full and there isn't a water "crisis" like last fall, water sales are down 40 percent. That is hitting the water authority's ... [Full Story »]

CRAWFORD: Taking aim at the king

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Thursday, July 24. 2008

Whenever I talk to a friend or acquaintance who keeps up with the activities of the Legislature, I’m amazed at how often the same question comes up: Is anybody going to run against the speaker? It seems that everyone wants to know if Glenn Richardson, one of the most controversial figures in state politics, is going to continue holding the ... [Full Story »]

Couple works out differences with sex act in parking lot

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Thursday, July 24. 2008

A vehicle parked for two hours outside a Hoschton business appeared suspicious for more than one reason, police learned. On Thursday, a Hoschton officer responded to a Ga. Hwy. 53 convenience store, where he was told a vehicle had been parked at the business for two hours. The officer said he saw two people inside the vehicle. When the officer ... [Full Story »]

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