Entries from May 2008

LETTER: Watch out for developer politicians

Posted by
BraseltonNewsTODAY
Wednesday, May 21. 2008
Dear Editor: I find it fascinating what a little homework and a few phone calls can get you. I was curious about signage restrictions that Jackson County enforces. There seem to be obtrusive political signs popping up all over the county.  A particular interest is the commission chairman’s race. I noticed that a certain ... [Full Story »] 

CRAWFORD: Nervous about Novemeber?

Posted by
BraseltonNewsTODAY
Wednesday, May 21. 2008
When Georgia Republicans hold their annual state convention, it’s usually a festive occasion where delegates take verbal shots at the opposition party and get enthusiastic about the big victories coming in November. At the GOP convention in Columbus last week, the bashing of Democrats was in full force, with Insurance Commissioner John ... [Full Story »] 

Woman calls police, slams door in officer’s face

Posted by
BraseltonNewsTODAY
Wednesday, May 21. 2008
A Braselton officer said he got conflicting stories about a dispute between neighbors — with one of the residents slamming a door in his face. The office answered a call Sunday about a domestic dispute between neighbors on Park Bend Avenue in the Riverbend at Mulberry Park subdivision. The woman who called police said she asked the driver of ... [Full Story »] 

Woman calls police, slams door in officer’s face

Posted by
BraseltonNewsTODAY
Wednesday, May 21. 2008
A Braselton officer said he got conflicting stories about a dispute between neighbors — with one of the residents slamming a door in his face. The office answered a call Sunday about a domestic dispute between neighbors on Park Bend Avenue in the Riverbend at Mulberry Park subdivision. The woman who called police said she asked the ... [Full Story »] 

Hoschton police charge Columbus man with DUI

Posted by
BraseltonNewsTODAY
Wednesday, May 21. 2008
A Columbus man was charged with DUI on Sunday, after telling a Hoschton officer that he was visiting the area for a National Guard drill. An officer said Kenneth A. Couture Jr., 21, was speeding on Ga. Hwy. 53 and the tint on his vehicle’s windows was too dark. When the officer asked why Couture was in the area, he said he was in town ... [Full Story »] 

Commissioners table action on Braselton's TAD request

Posted by
BraseltonNewsTODAY
Wednesday, May 21. 2008
Braselton leaders had hoped the Jackson County Board of Commissioners would approve a resolution Monday night supporting their tax allocation district. Instead, the BOC postponed action after receiving notice from tax commissioner Don Elrod on his concerns about the issue. Commissioner Tom Crow said Elrod had contacted him with concerns about ... [Full Story »] 

Church seeks zoning approval for move

Posted by
BraseltonNewsTODAY
Wednesday, May 21. 2008
A growing West Jackson church may soon move its ministry to a former school house and factory in Hoschton. New Community, a Christian church, plans to relocate to a 26,000 square-foot on Ga. Hwy. 53 in Hoschton. The building once housed a school, factory and an automotive accident investigation business. New Community has been meeting at West ... [Full Story »] 

Appeals board denies requests for Hwy. 211 project

Posted by
BraseltonNewsTODAY
Wednesday, May 21. 2008
Two requests to grant relief from Braselton’s Ga. Hwy. 211 overlay district standards were denied by the town’s zoning board of appeals last week. Century Gateway, LLC asked the board to a grant variance from requiring the company to install sidewalks, streetlights and trees along Hwy. 211, near Beaver Dam Road. The 8.8-acre ... [Full Story »] 

Shirt decorated with marijuana leaves might have been a tip

Posted by
CommerceNewsTODAY
Wednesday, May 21. 2008
In retrospect, it probably wasn't a good idea to wear a shirt decorated with a drawing of marijuana leaves. It could lead the police to suspect the presence of drugs. A Conley man's attire caught the attention of a Commerce Police Department officer who pulled him over for windshield and brake light violations at the intersection of Jefferson ... [Full Story »] 

Memorial Day: it's about showing some respect

Posted by
CommerceNewsTODAY
Wednesday, May 21. 2008
For many Americans, next Monday will pass with nary a thought of what Memorial Day is about, other than a day to go to the lake or lay out of work. It’s about respect for the foundations of and defenders of our freedom — the people who served and died for their country. Some died defending our freedom. Others died in pursuit of freedom for ... [Full Story »] 
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