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Tanner Still, a seventh grade student at Bethlehem Christian Academy, won the contest for T-shirt design for the 2012 Braselton Beach Bash Festival.

Still, 13, won over a dozen other entries which were judged to reflect the theme of the festival and for a design which will translate well to print media.  The announcement was made at the Town Council meeting earlier this week.

The annual Beach Bash Festival will be staged in the downtown park from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday, May 19. It will feature bounce houses, a petting zoo, bungee jumping and face painting.  Eighteen tons of white sand will be spread in front of the stage for playtime.

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The Sheltering Hands Garden is now gracing the grounds of the Jackson County Courthouse to give a gathering area for people and birds. Additional hardscape and softscape will be added in the coming weeks.

Bright ideas and dots on the horizon can start with just a comment, a short visit while picking up recycling items from someone or at lunch. That’s how Sheltering Hands Garden, the newly planted garden in honor of victims of crime at the Jackson County Courthouse, was planted and grew.

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Assistant Cindy Cloud gives a helping hand to youngsters as they create a project at Corner-Stone Preschool, located on Ga. 11 in Jefferson. Serving families of the West Jackson is the mission.

Goodness grows at Corner-Stone Preschool, which is approaching the completion of its first year.

On a recent day, students at the preschool for children ages 2-5 were able to experience digging a hole, placing a seed, cover it and water it in so that they can nurture and watch their garden grow. The planting of the seed of child’s education in a Christian atmosphere is the foundation of the mission of Corner-Stone Preschool, according to preschool director Kimberly Rewis.

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Nancy Reinhardt put her health first in 2009 when she reached 200 pounds and began suffering from degenerating discs. After losing 80 pounds, she is healthier, active and loving life.

Life Happens. That is the mantra of Jefferson mom turned career fitness trainer, Nancy Reinhardt.

With five kids and a back with degenerating disks, she sought a lifestyle change that would be both flexible and sustainable.

Her passion for fitness started in high school but soon fizzled as she began having children in her early 20s.

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The Hoschton Heritage Arts Council kicked off its first annual membership drive with the theme “Picture Yourself a Member.”

Joining the HHAC shows your support for a worthwhile organization, and you will receive benefits. The earlier you join the faster you can take advantage of benefits.

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