Professor Jasmine Perkins has been named to the Jackson County Community Outreach (JCCO) Board of Directors.
Jackson County Extension will be hosting a free Cutting Costs Course at 6 p.m. on July 29, at the Jackson County Extension/4-H Office at 255 Curtis H. Spence Drive in Jefferson.
A "lunch & learn" focused on starting a backyard chicken flock for egg production will be held from noon to 1 p.m. on Aug. 3 at 255 Curtis H. Spence Drive, Jefferson.
The Jackson County Area Retired Educators’ Association met on July 8 at the Empower College and Career Center.
Braselton plans its Downtown Wine Walk on Thursday, Aug. 12, from 5-9 p.m.
The Jackson County Area Retired Educators’ Association will meet on Thursday, July 8, at 12 p.m. at the Empower College and Career Academy located in the former Jackson County High School in Jefferson.
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The Rotary Club of South Hall County recently presented its inaugural Benny Bagwell Community Contribution Award to a University of North Georgia employee who tirelessly served students during the COVID pandemic.
The Jackson EMC Foundation board of directors awarded a total $119,500 in grants during its June meeting, including $89,500 to organizations serving area residents. Grants include:
Braselton is gearing up for its weekend festivities in celebration of the Fourth of July.
After a year of quiet venues and virtual activities, the buildings and cabins of Rock Eagle 4-H Center once again heard the voices of 4-H members put their knowledge to the test at District Project Achievement.
The Northeast Georgia History Center presents An Evening with Dr. Benjamin Franklin, a virtual living history performance for all ages to enjoy on Friday, July 2, at 6 p.m.
Braselton will hold its Fourth of July Festival and Fireworks on Sunday, July 4, in downtown.
Legacy Youth Mentoring is seeking new volunteers for the upcoming school year.
A Braselton resident recently took first place in a New Orleans barbecue contest and supported a good cause in the process. Greg Horne, of Braselton, and his brother, Jake, teamed up for this year’s Hogs for a Cause contest in New Orleans. The group raises money for research to help find a c…
Georgia’s only dragon boat team made up of breast cancer survivors and supporters of all ages is seeking new members.
The Braselton Woman’s Club recently announced new officers for the upcoming 2021-2022 year. Pictured are: Chris Madonna, vice president; Gayl Kirkpatrick, president; Joan O’Kelley, recording secretary; and Linda Martin, treasurer.
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The Braselton Woman’s Club awarded the Peggy Braselton Memorial Cookie Scholarship Award for 2021 to three recent graduates from Jackson County Comprehensive High School.
Local teenager, Khalid Saifullah, Jr., “KJAY," is making major power plays on stage and on screen as he navigates the entertainment world in his quest to become the nation’s next big pop star.
The Christian-Davis Healthy Pet Clinic at the Humane Society of Northeast Georgia plans its Express Summer Vaccination Special event, taking place on Wednesday, June 16, and Friday, June 18. For two days only, the clinic will offer all of its vaccinations for only $10 each, a savings of $2 p…
The Piedmont Court Appointed Special Advocates (PCASA) hosted its 9th Annual Hearts for Children Gala May 29 at Road Atlanta.
The Jackson EMC Foundation board of directors awarded a total $96,500 in grants during its May meeting, including $73,500 to organizations serving area residents. Grants included:
The Northeast Georgia History Center recently announced plans for the New Gainesville Chautauqua. This year's program will highlight historic healthcare heroes.
The Rotary Club of Braselton recently announced its commitment to the Northeast Georgia Health System Foundation to purchase essential medical equipment for fragile newborns in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) Braselton.
Downtown Braselton will host its first of weekly farmers markets on Friday, June 4, on the patio of the Braselton Brothers store adjacent to Town Green. The market runs from 4-7 p.m.
Hall County will host a grand reopening of Murrayville Park on Saturday, June 5.
Jackson County Schools will participate in the Seamless Summer Feeding program. Service will begin on Tuesday, June 1, and will end on Wednesday, July 23.
A group of West Jackson Elementary School first graders excitedly gather around a Tower Garden in the hallway pulling at the leafy greens growing from the sides of it, some of the kids pulling off the vegetables they’ve grown to try them. They are just as excited to show visitors their outdo…
Keller Williams Realty Barrow-Jackson recently hosted its Renew, Energize and Donate Day (RED Day). Each year on the second Thursday of May, the company serve local organizations and causes in the community. This year, agents selected Camp Hooray in Jefferson as the recipient based on their …
The Braselton Woman's Club plans its spring luncheon on Wednesday, June 2, at noon.
The Southern States Llama Association is hosting a llama and alpaca show over Memorial Day weekend at the Chicopee Agricultural Center Arena in Gainesville.
The Braselton Rotary Club recently awarded two Braselton Rotary Scholarships to Kaelie Masaschi and Jake Stinchcomb. Both will attend University of Georgia in the fall.
The Jackson County School System celebrated its school nutrition workers on May 7 for School Lunch Hero Day.
Braselton’s monthly farmers market will host more than 20 vendors on Friday, May 21, on the patio of the Braselton Brothers Store. The farmers market will be open from 4-7 p.m.
The Dollar General Literacy Foundation recently announced the award of more than $240,000 in literacy grants to Georgia nonprofit organizations. These grants are part of the Dollar General Literacy Foundation’s recent $10.5 million donation to support summer, family and adult literacy progra…
MedLink Jefferson plans a drive-thru food pantry on Thursday, May 20, from 3-5 p.m.
The second annual Wine Hop in West Braselton is Thursday, June 24.
Buy Local Braselton helped Bailey Bowen’s State Farm insurance agency with its first anniversary celebration.
Brandi Meadows has been named to serve as treasurer of Jackson County Community Outreach (JCCO).
The Piedmont Regional Library System’s Pop-up Rolling Library vehicle, PuRL, is turning one this year and the library wants everyone to be a part of the celebration.
Lindsay’s Legacy Mentoring, Inc. received a grant valued at over $21,000 from Good Sports and The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation.
South Hall Rotary Club president Amanda Groover was honored with this year’s R.L. Paynik Award during Rotary District 6910’s recent annual conference. The award is given by the Rotary District Governor in recognition of outstanding leadership by a club president.
The Jackson EMC Foundation board of directors awarded a total $112,000 in grants during its April meeting, including $67,500 to organizations serving area residents. Grants included:
The Northeast Atlanta Metro Association Realtors (NAMAR) and Women's Council of Realtors Gwinnett organized a food drive for the North Gwinnett Co-Op. There were more than 40 drop off locations around the area. Over 120 boxes and 12 bins of food were collected, a total of 2500 lbs. of food, …
Martha Martin, a member of the Rotary Club of Braselton, was recently awarded the Guardian of Ethics Award.
MedLink Georgia recently celebrated a ribbon cutting at its new location in Jackson County. The new located is located at 2748 Winder Hwy., Jefferson. The Jackson County Area Chamber of Commerce hosted the event.
The beach and day-use area at River Forks Park are set to reopen to the public May 1 after being closed as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic last year.
Elachee Nature Science Center recently announced its upcoming summer and fall events, including:
Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center’s Loran Smith Center for Cancer Support is hosting the annual In Their Shoes 10K. The event benefits cancer patients and survivors in the region.
The Braselton Woman's Club will meet Wednesday, May 5, at noon at the La Quinta Inn
Hall County Parks & Leisure plans Art in the Park, a free event highlighting Hall County’s latest public art installation, on May 7.
Braselton will offer tours of the town's historic district this May.
The second annual Cars of Chateau event will be held June 20 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Braselton Antique and Artisan Festival is set this weekend, April 23-25.
The Jackson County Community Outreach Board has announced the appointment of Mr. Kendall "Trey" Sims to the JCCO Advisory Committee.
The Piedmont Regional Library System is rolling out its newest online resource, World Book Encyclopedia and World eBook. Both services are free to every person with an active library card.
Friends of the Braselton-West Jackson library, an active volunteer support group, will host its semi-annual book sale on April 22-24.
The Greater Hall Chamber recently announced the 17th class of Youth Leadership Hall (YLH) with 80 students representing all 12 public and private high schools in Gainesville-Hall County.
The Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce will host a Virtual Transportation Forum on Tuesday, May 4, from 10-11 a.m.
The Jackson EMC Foundation board of directors awarded a total $99,705 in grants during its March meeting, including $85,200 to organizations serving area residents. Grants included:
Braselton’s spring farmers market is set for Friday, April 16, from 4-7 p.m. on the outdoor patio of the Braselton Brothers Store building at 9924 Davis St. in Downtown Braselton.
The Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce Beautification Committee is seeking nominations for the 2021 Residential Beautification Award from various sections of Gainesville-Hall County. Award nominations are made by neighbors and friends and selected by members of the Chamber's Beautification Committee.
The Seamless Summer Food Program (SSFP) will be offered in Jackson County to fill the summer meal gap for children.
When it comes to dogs, Greg and Traci Mathis have likely been there, done that and would absolutely do it all over again. The couple share a passion for rescuing, fostering and finding homes for dogs in need. Their passion is the kind that requires a special kind of human to take on. After t…
Elachee Nature Science Center’s exhibits and visitor center will be open to the public for general admission each Saturday through July.
It was a small and humble celebration for such a big occasion as Connie Hakes Warren’s friends and family rallied together to celebrate her 100th birthday on the patio at her Hoschton home tucked away in Southampton Falls, where she lives with her son and daughter-in-law.
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