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TESTEMENT: Still young enough to learn more lessons

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Friday, September 5. 2008

I can still remember that bus door closing — just before I tried stepping aboard. I was five years old at the time and I wanted to go to school. The problem was, I was too young. To be exact, I was eight hours and 44 minutes too young. If I had been born a few hours earlier — to land a birthday on Sept. 1 — I would have entered ... [Full Story »]

BB gun wielding juveniles alarm Hoschton woman

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Friday, September 5. 2008

A Hoschton woman said two juveniles pointed BB guns at her as she drove along West Jefferson Street. The woman said the juveniles never fired a shot at her, but she wanted police to speak to the young boys. An officer talked to the two 11-year-old juveniles, who said they walked along the street. One of the guns was an air rifle and was unable ... [Full Story »]

Mayfield layoffs could affect Braselton plant

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Thursday, September 4. 2008

Mayfield Dairy is trimming its workforce by seven percent — which could mean layoffs at the company’s Braselton facility. Mayfield Dairy — which is based in Athens, Tenn. — has more than 1,700 employees at 27 locations that serve products in nine Southeastern states. The company is not targeting any particular facility with layoffs, but ... [Full Story »]

Hospital court hearing postponed

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Thursday, September 4. 2008

A court hearing in Winder centering on a new hospital in Braselton has been canceled for today (Thursday). A new court date for the hearing has not been determined. Barrow Regional Medical Center filed a lawsuit against the Georgia Department of Community Health and Northeast Georgia Medical Center in opposition to the Gainesville-based health ... [Full Story »]

Braselton planning for major sewer upgrades

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Thursday, September 4. 2008

Braselton has started the long process of upgrading its sewer treatment facility — a move that could entice new businesses to the area. Last week, the town submitted a Development of Regional Impact (DRI) plan that would allow Braselton’s Water Reclamation Facility to treat up to 6 million gallons a day (MGD) of wastewater. The project ... [Full Story »]

Traffic to shift to new lanes on Hwy. 53

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Wednesday, September 3. 2008

Traffic along Ga. Hwy. 53 — between Ga. Hwy. 211 and Ga. Hwy. 13, near Oakwood in South Hall — will shift on Thursday, Sept. 4, at 9 a.m. The Georgia Department of Transportation will open new lanes and split traffic along Hwy. 53. Also, new traffic signals will be in operation at the intersection of Hwy. 53 and Hwy. 211, and at the ...

Narcotics, cash stolen from Braselton medical office

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Wednesday, September 3. 2008

A doctor told Braselton police that someone stole cash and narcotics from a healthcare facility during the weekend. Police said someone broke into the Guilford Immediate Care on Spout Springs Road. An officer said there was no apparent damage to any exterior doors, but an interior door was kicked in and a cabinet door was forced open. The ... [Full Story »]

Braselton appeals board approves variance

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Wednesday, September 3. 2008

The Braselton Zoning Board of Appeals approved a sign variance last week for an industrial building with two tenants. Duke Realty Limited Partnership, Duluth, asked the appeals board to grant a variance that would allow two signs on Braselton Parkway. The town’s ordinance allows just one sign on road frontage for each building. Duke recently ... [Full Story »]

Hospital court hearing set Thurs. morning

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Wednesday, September 3. 2008

A court hearing on a lawsuit focusing on a new hospital in Braselton will be held on Thursday, Sept. 4, at 9 a.m. in Winder. Barrow Regional Medical Center filed a lawsuit against the Georgia Department of Community Health and Northeast Georgia Medical Center in opposition to the Gainesville-based health system’s plans to open a 100-bed ... [Full Story »]

Hoschton surpasses world record goal

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Tuesday, September 2. 2008

Hoschton may have a new world record on its hands, according to an organizer of the Scarecrow Stampede. See photos here The city was vying for a Guinness World Record for the “Most Scarecrows in One Location.” Hoschton was aiming for 4,000 scarecrows by Monday, Sept. 1. But on Friday afternoon, organizers realized they had hit the mark — ... [Full Story »]

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