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Green named new Jackson Co. Schools Superintendent

Dr. John Green, principal of James Clemens High School in Madison, Ala., was named the new superintendent of Jackson County Schools, announced Thursday by the Jackson County Board of Education.

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Registration opening for BULLI summer courses

The Brenau University Learning and Leisure Institute (BULLI) is expanding into Braselton with summer short courses and six-week summer courses.

BULLI members pay just $35 for the summer short courses which will include “Wind Without Pretense” taught by Randall Murray.

Summer term courses will include Street Smart – What you need to know as you retire; Introduction to Yoga; and Appalachian Culture – It’s Not an Oxymoron. Short courses will also be offered including Planning for an Estate Liquidation taught by Robbie Bettis, owner of Braselton Antique Mall and Auction Ventures.

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Braselton seeks Main Street director

With the Town Green and Braselton Brothers Store Revitalization projects under way, the Braselton Downtown Development Authority has eyed the need for an additional staff member.

To be hired is a Downtown Economic Development Director/Main Street Program Executive Director.

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Funding for more LifePath could be TSPLOST

The Braselton Community Improvement District (CID) Board of Directors met recently to discuss the status of the LifePath design and construction.

With approval from District One of the Georgia Department of Transportation, the project is slated to begin as soon as final approval is given byBraseltonTownofficials.

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Qualifying for July 31 elections is July 23-25

Individuals who have been campaigning for office will be able to make their announced candidacy official next week when qualifying will be held May 23-25.

While campaign signs have been going up around the community for months, the official campaign season will kick off as those who want their names on the July 31 ballot will pay their fees to officially qualify to seek office.

The time period for qualifying is 9 a.m. on Wednesday, May 23, through noon on Friday, May 25, for county constitutional offices and other posts on the July 31 primary ballots.

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