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YMCA pitches ideas for Hoschton project

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Friday, November 21. 2008

The YMCA wants to open a facility in West Jackson — and a mixed-use project in Hoschton seems to be the perfect spot, according to those in favor of the project. Kurt Stringfellow — president and CEO of the YMCA of Georgia’s Piedmont — said he noticed on his weekly drives to a Braselton church that a 59-acre project on Ga. Hwy. 53 in ... [Full Story »]

Witness chases suspect in Braselton

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Friday, November 21. 2008

A suspect who arrived to the scene of a crime on a bicycle fled the area after a witness tried chasing him. Two men told Braselton police that when they left an office on Spout Springs Road, they noticed that the doors on a vehicle were open. They noticed that a GPS device was stolen from the vehicle. A briefcase that contained a pistol and ... [Full Story »]

Luxurious houses in Chateau Elan open for tour

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Thursday, November 20. 2008

For the seventh year, the doors of some of Chateau Elan’s most exquisite houses will be open to guests who want to stroll through luxurious private homes. The “It’s A Wonderful House” Holiday Tour of Homes at Chateau Elan will be held Friday through Sunday, Nov. 21-23. The event will include self-guided tours through two houses in ... [Full Story »]

Hoschton budget hearings ahead Thursday

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Wednesday, November 19. 2008

A vocal group of Hoschton citizens and business owners is sending a message to the council — no city property taxes. But one of two proposed 2009 budgets at city hall calls for a city property tax in Hoschton — the first such tax levied by the council in about 30 years. Hoschton has set three state-mandated public hearings on the two ... [Full Story »]

Bogus check suspect threatens woman

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Wednesday, November 19. 2008

A man trying to cash a fake check from a Hoschton business made a threatening statement when an employee tried to uncover the potential scheme, according to police. An employee at Super Abrasive on Jackson Trail Road told Hoschton police that a teller from The Peoples Bank on Ga. Hwy. 211 in Braselton called to ask about a suspicious check on ... [Full Story »]

LETTER: Says citizens are screaming ‘NO’ to Hoschton tax

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Wednesday, November 19. 2008

Dear Editor: The Hoschton mayor and city council are trying to vote in a city tax even though there has been a decided “NO” from residents. A handbill has been passed out from the Zach’s Too convenience store. Quoted from the handbill, “Some council members are literally thumbing their noses at the public by proceeding with the tax plan ... [Full Story »]

Items stolen from state arboretum in Braselton

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Tuesday, November 18. 2008

Thieves stole landscaping equipment from the state arboretum in Braselton, according to the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office. A man reported that someone cut the lock on a storage shed at Thompson Mill Forest on New Liberty Church Road on Thursday. Two weed eaters, valued at $400 each, were stolen from the shed. The Warnell School of Forestry ... [Full Story »]

Braselton rezoning request moved to December

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Tuesday, November 18. 2008

A request to annex and zone property in Braselton has been postponed until December. Ronnie Richardson is seeking annexation and rezoning of 4.33 acres located at 487 and 507 Thompson Mill Road in Jackson County. The property is currently zoned A-2 and Richardson is seeking a zoning of Neighborhood-Commercial. The Braselton Planning Commission ... [Full Story »]

Zoning appeals board to meet Thurs. in Braselton

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Tuesday, November 18. 2008

The Braselton Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on a proposed variance on Thursday, Nov. 20, at 7 p.m. Elan Hospitality, LLC is seeking a variance for property at 925 Ga. Hwy. 124 in Braselton. The property is located in Barrow County and the applicant is Ray Thakkar. The company is seeking a variance from the town’s ... [Full Story »]

Yates to hold area meeting

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Sunday, November 16. 2008

Jackson County District 3 Commissioner Bruce Yates will hold a town hall meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 18, at 7 p.m., at the Hoschton Depot. Yates is seeking discussion and citizen comments on local issues included, but not limited to, the Zion Church Road development and the new Ga. Hwy. 53 and Ga. Hwy. 124 overlay district. The public is invited ...

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