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Hoschton seeking world record for scarecrows

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Monday, May 12. 2008
Hoschton is aiming high for its fall festival — namely a spot in the Guinness World Records. On Monday, the city announced plans to break the world record for “Most Scarecrows in One Location” by placing 4,000 scarecrows throughout the Hoschton mailing route. The mailing route extends into Jackson, Gwinnett, Barrow and Hall ... [Full Story »] 

Column: Remembering The First Lady of Racing

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Friday, May 9. 2008
With the recent historic victories of Danica Patrick in Indy car and Ashley Force in NHRA Funny Car competition, that leaves one big question left to be answered. When will the glass ceiling be broken in NASCAR? Pundits are pointing towards the aforementioned Patrick as the one who could make that piece of history come true. It’s been ... [Full Story »] 

Eagles Close Out Season With Losses

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Friday, May 9. 2008
The East Jackson Eagles closed out their baseball season by being swept doubleheader at Rabun County last week. The losses left East Jackson with a 7-17 overall record, and 6-13 in the region for the year. The losses left East Jackson in tenth place in the 8-AA region standings. Game One The Eagles kept it close in game one, and going into the ... [Full Story »] 

Fleeman Grabs First GAS Win of ‘08

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Friday, May 9. 2008
After coming so close in the GAS season opener last month, Russell Fleeman finally grabbed his first win of the season Saturday night at Peach State Speedway, as he ran away with the Spring Fling 100. “It feels so good to be back in victory lane,” Fleeman said after the win. “We’ve tested, we’ve struggled a little bit. We had a flat ... [Full Story »] 

Williams gets fine, probation

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Wednesday, March 26. 2008
The assistant district attorney pulled into a scheme to take money from Banks County pled guilty Tuesday to misdemeanor charges of being party to a crime. Former ADA Brett Williams was fined $500 and given 12 months probation and ordered to complete 50 hours of community service on a misdemeanor charge. The action stems from the theft case made ... [Full Story »] 

Fight at MCHS on video sites

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Monday, March 24. 2008
BY KRISTI REED Several students are facing criminal charges and school disciplinary measures stemming from their involvement in a large fight at Mill Creek High School last week. The altercation involved members of a group calling itself “2-1.” School officials are currently investigating “2-1” to determine whether or ... [Full Story »] 

Markham addresses safety, security issues at MCHS

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Monday, March 24. 2008
BY KRISTI REED After three fights over a two-day period, Mill Creek High School principal Jim Markham sought last week to reassure parents concerned about safety and security at the school. “Mill Creek is a very safe school,” Markham said. “The perception that we are unsafe is unfounded. Our kids are very safe here.” Six ... [Full Story »] 

HOSCHTON: Business licenses, building permit issued by city

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Friday, March 21. 2008
Hoschton issued three business permits in February, according to a city administrative activity report. Business permits were issued to: Evans Construction (construction), 146 Pearl Ind. Blvd.; Contour Fine Grading (grading), 128 Pearl Ind. Blvd.; and Superabrasive (manufacturing), 9411 Jackson Trail Road. A residential building permit was ... [Full Story »] 

BRASELTON: 24 residential building permits approved

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Friday, March 21. 2008
The Braselton Planning and Development Department issued 24 residential building permits in February, according to a town report. Sixteen permits were issued in Jackson County, four in Gwinnett County and four in Hall County. The town didn’t issue any residential building permits in Barrow County. Braselton also didn’t issue any ... [Full Story »] 

DA theft case hearings ahead

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Friday, March 21. 2008
Hearings will be held Tuesday in Banks County Superior Court on charges filed against former Piedmont Judicial Circuit Assistant District Attorney Brett Williams and former DA employee Linn Jones. The hearings are set for 10 a.m. Tuesday in Banks County Superior Court. Jones is the wife of former DA Tim Madison, who pled guilty to theft charges ... [Full Story »] 
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