Piedmont Regional Library System has a number of online resources available to library card holders.
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Georgia Farm Bureau is offering the Certified Farm Market Passport program for the second year.
The Jackson EMC Foundation board of directors awarded a total $77,500 in grants during its February meeting, including $62,500 to organizations serving area residents. Grants included:
Braselton has cancelled its Rivers Alive event scheduled for April 11.
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The Ninth District Opportunity, Inc., offers cooling help for the elderly and medically homebound in Banks, Barrow, Clarke, Dawson, Elbert, Forsyth, Franklin, Habersham, Hall, Hart, Jackson, Lumpkin, Madison, Oconee, Oglethorpe, Rabun, Stephens, Towns, Union and White counties.
ROCK EAGLE 4-H CENTER — Jackson County 4-H members recently participated in the District Project Achievement (DPA) event held at the Rock Eagle 4-H Center.
The City of Hoschton is accepting donation items for tornado relief efforts in Nashville, Tenn.
The fourth annual Paddy’s Day PathFest is Saturday, March 14, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Town of Braselton and Barrow County will host a Rivers Alive clean-up event on Saturday, April 11, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The annual meeting of the Friends of the Braselton-West Jackson Library will be held Thursday, April 2, at 5 p.m. The meeting will be in the community room of the Braselton Library. The public is invited to attend. Shown from (top left) are: Linda Martin, Sheryl Munch, Joanne Gentile, Debbie…
The Community Place of Braselton recently opened its facility at 2345 Thompson Mill Rd. with a ribbon cutting hosted by Buy Local Braselton.
Jackson County Area Chamber of Commerce expects 1,000 visitors to kick-off the new GeoCache trail. On Saturday, April 4, at 9 a.m., 1,000 visitors are expected to gather at the new Jackson County Agricultural Center to kick off a new GeoCache Trail. Spearheaded by the Jackson County Area Cha…
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The final restoration phase of the Jackson County Historic Courthouse is almost complete.
Piedmont Healthcare’s community benefit program has made more than $500,000 in community benefit awards.
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:
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 Braselton Library recently celebrated Dental Health Month with young library patrons with a special visit from "Miss Sparkles the tooth fairy," a pediatric dental hygienist, who read a book and offered tips for good dental health.
The February Braselton’s farmers market is set for Friday, Feb. 21, from 4-6 p.m.
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.
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…
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 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…
Visiting Angels recently handed out three bouquets and three balloons to clients for Valentine's Day.
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.
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