The Jackson County Community Outreach (JCCO) has announced the appointment of Joe Hicks, District Manager-Jefferson, Jackson EMC and Yolanda Cornelius, IT and Finance Manager, TJX HomeGoods Distribution, Jefferson to the JCCO Advisory Committee effective February 13, 2020.
The Jackson EMC Foundation board of directors awarded a total $91,504 in grants during its January meeting, including $42,304 to organizations serving area residents. Grants included:
Visiting Angels recently handed out three bouquets and three balloons to clients for Valentine's Day.
Hall County Sheriff Gerald Couch's 2020 ADVANCE Youth Camp will be held June 1-5 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The February Braselton’s farmers market is set for Friday, Feb. 21, from 4-6 p.m.
The Tree House, Inc. will host its 22nd annual “A Night of Hope for Children” on Friday, March 20, at 6 p.m. at The Venue at Friendship Springs. Presented by Akins, this entertaining evening is an opportunity to help raise funds to reduce the impact and occurrence of child abuse in Barrow, B…
Oconee Rivers Audubon Society president, Lauren Gingerella, will discuss her work developing a conservation strategy for Wilson’s Plovers when the Oconee Rivers Audubon Society holds its next meeting. The group will meet March 6 at 7 p.m. at Sandy Creek Nature Center.
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The Jackson County Community Outreach (JCCO) will award $30,000 in scholarships to Jackson County area high school graduates in the following JCCO categories: JCCO Traditional Regular scholarships - $1,000 each, JCCO Tech College Industrial Scholarships - $2,000 each, Tom Lewis Leadership Sc…
The Humane Society of Northeast Georgia (HSNEGA) plans its 11th annual Art with Heart on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020.
Independent Branch Leader Adil Ali has brought Charles Schwab to the Buford area. Adil, along with his wife and client service specialist, Insia Ali, were joined by family members, clients, chamber members and local investors for the grand opening. The new branch is located at 3264 Buford Dr…
The Hoschton Heritage Arts Council/Heart & Soul Open Studio will host artist instructor Ingrid Bolton's Pysanky-Ukrainian Easter egg making class on Saturday, Feb. 15, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
The Braselton Library plans special programs for children, students and teens in February.
The Hoschton Heritage Arts Council/Heart and Soul Open Studio and artist Karen Sturm plan a five-week watercolor class.
Braselton’s BULLI class recently learned first-hand information about the importance of an accurate census as it relates to local, state and national representation.
Pictured are the 2019 Certified Small Business recipients for the Jackson County Area Chamber of Commerce.
The Braselton Woman's Club will hear from guest speaker Andrew Seaver, field/regional representative for David Perdue, at its next meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 5, at noon.
The Georgia Foundation for Agriculture, formerly the Georgia Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture, is offering $65,000 in scholarships to Georgia students pursuing a degree in agriculture, veterinary medicine, family and consumer sciences or a related field, Swayne Cochran, Jackson County …
When the University of Georgia’s communications office produced a promotional video to air on nationally-televised athletic events, only one professor among thousands is featured, Dr. Charles S. Bullock III.
Château Élan and its full-service winery nestled among North Georgia’s picturesque foothills celebrated the completion of its $25 million-dollar comprehensive renovation with a Grand Unveiling Celebration and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at the Chateau Elan Inn on Tuesday, Jan. 14.
Northeast Georgia Invasive Plant Cooperative member Gary Crider will be the guest speaker at the Oconee Rivers Audubon Society's next meeting on Thursday, Feb. 6, at 7 p.m. at Sandy Creek Nature Center.
Elachee Nature Center plans the following upcoming events:
Braselton’s farmers market will offer a variety of winter fares for customers on Friday, Jan. 17. The market runs from 4-6 p.m.
The Jackson EMC Foundation board of directors awarded a total $103,005 in grants during its December meeting, including $42,000 to organizations serving area residents. Grants included:
Inspired by Alice in Wonderland, teens are invited to a novel “Very Merry Unbirthday Tea Party” on Thursday, Jan. 16.
The Hoschton Heritage Arts Council and Heart and Soul Open Studio will host calligrapher instructor Maria Turk's Flourishing and Hearts Class on Saturday, Jan. 11. The program will be from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Jackson County Farm Bureau recently donated to the Georgia Food Bank Association (GFBA) during the statewide Harvest for All campaign coordinated by the Georgia Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers Committee.
Stars Over Elachee will be held January 4 at 5:15 p.m.; Feb. 1 at 6 p.m.; Feb. 29 at 6:15 p.m; and March 28 at 7:45 p.m.
Elachee will host Raptor Fest on Saturday, March 21, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Elachee plans its First-Wednesday Home School Program Series on Feb. 5, Mar. 4, Apr. 1, and May 6. Each session will be held from 1:30-4 p.m.
Braselton's Chocolate Walk is set for Saturday, Feb. 8, and tickets will be sold beginning Dec. 23.
The Jackson EMC Foundation board of directors awarded a total $99,969 in grants during its November meeting, including $37,000 to organizations serving Jackson County. Grants included:
The Hoschton Women's Civic Club hosted a pictures with Santa Claus event at the Hoschton Depot Saturday morning.
The Humane Society of Jackson County is in need of cat and dog food for its "Bountiful Bowls" program.
The Hoschton Women's Civic Club will host Santa at the Depot on Saturday, Dec. 7, from 10 a.m. to noon.
Jackson EMC recently donated $25,000 to the Extra Special People Miracle League, which will provide accessible baseball to children with disabilities.
Rogue Spirit Productions plans its holiday production, "It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play" in December.
The Jackson County Animal Shelter is in immediate need of cat and dog food.
Fifteen members were welcomed by the Jackson County Area Retired Educators (JCAREA) new president, Tim Wheeler, to the Nov. 14 meeting held at the historic courthouse in Jefferson. The guest speaker was Representative Tommy Benton. Here, he speaks with Katrena Howard, after the meeting. Bent…
Students from the new Lilly Branch Audubon Society campus chapter will discuss the formation of the chapter at UGA and other topics in ornithology at the Oconee Rivers Audubon Society's meeting on Thursday, Dec. 5, at 7 p.m.
Locals can hop aboard the Braselton Trolley on Thursdays throughout the month of December for a tour of the best holiday light displays in town. The tours will be held at 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Hoschton plans its Breakfast with Santa event on Dec. 14 at 9 a.m.
Jackson Electric Membership Corporation (EMC) is accepting applications for the annual Washington Youth Tour, sponsored by the nation’s electric cooperatives. Jackson EMC will send four student delegates on an all-expense paid leadership development experience to Washington, D.C., June 18-25.
A special event for teens, aged 12-19, is set for the Braselton Library on Thursday, Nov. 21.
Organizers of the 2019 holiday parade and festival in downtown Braselton will salute its past and its present on Saturday, Nov. 16.
Braselton's upcoming farmers market will have some options for those planning for Thanksgiving or holiday family gatherings.
Elachee Nature Science Center plans its winter solstice elementary day camp on Friday, Dec. 20, from 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Elachee is hosting its Birding Hike: Great Backyard Bird Count on Saturday, Feb. 15, from 8-11 a.m.
Jackson County ran a “Paupers Farm,” a residence for those in need years ago.
The Hoschton Heritage Arts Council/Heart & Soul Open Studio and instructor, Maria Turk will host a “Beginning to Flourish” calligraphy workshop on Sat., Nov. 16, from 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
The 2019 Disney-produced Lion King is the featured movie on Braselton’s Town Green on Saturday, Nov. 9, at dusk.
The Jackson County Area Retired Educators will meet on Thursday, Nov. 14, at the Historical Jackson County Courthouse.
The Hoschton Heritage Arts Council/Heart and Soul Open Studio will host instructor Ingrid Bolton's Ukrainian Easter Eggs workshop on Saturday, Nov. 2, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
William (Bill) and Garol Orr, of Braselton, announce the marriage of their daughter, Alexandria (Ali) Orr, of Dunwoody, to Daniel Sprouse, of Fort Benning. Sprouse is the son of Joseph (Andrew) and Chong-Ye (June) Sprouse, of Indianapolis, Ind.
Braselton’s traditional holiday parade and festival ushers in a festive season, and this year’s event adds more opportunities.
The Hoschton Heritage Arts Council/Heart & Soul Open Studio will host instructor Linda Tilton's Furry Friends' Fine Art workshop on Friday, Nov. 8, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
The Sunbury Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution is hosting a Veterans Day ceremony in Winder at 125 Church Street on Saturday, Nov. 9, beginning at 10 a.m.
The Braselton Woman's Club will hear from American Legion Commander, Gene Bennett, Post 56, Jackson County, at its upcoming meeting.
Due to the threat of inclement weather, Hall County Parks & Leisure has canceled the Fall Festival and movie night planned for Saturday, Oct. 26, at Cherokee Bluffs Park in South Hall.
Hall County Parks and Leisure is hosting a fall festival and movie night on Saturday, Oct. 26, at Cherokee Bluffs Park.
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