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Hoschton budget vote ahead Monday night

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Friday, December 5. 2008

The Hoschton City Council will only vote on a budget that doesn’t include a city property tax on Monday night, according to one council member. “As far as I know, this is the only budget on the agenda,” said council member Tom Walden, chairman of the city’s fiscal resources committee. Hoschton’s latest budget — which was presented ... [Full Story »]

Firefighters respond to several area incidents

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Friday, December 5. 2008

A ceiling fan caught on fire in a Hoschton house, according to the West Jackson Fire Department. When firefighters arrived to the scene on Nov. 25, they found smoke coming from the attic of a house on W. Jefferson Street. A fire was contained to a ceiling fan and the area around the fan. Firefighters extinguished the blaze around the fan, and ... [Full Story »]

Judge weighs motion to ‘stay’ Braselton case

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Friday, December 5. 2008

Lawyers for the Town of Braselton argued Tuesday that a controversial zoning suit against the town should be stayed pending the outcome of a related court matter. Saying the town’s motion in the on-going Century Center zoning dispute “presents some very interesting questions,” Superior Court Judge David Motes said he would issue a ruling ... [Full Story »]

Firm says tax break will help lure tenants

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Friday, December 5. 2008

Managers of the Braselton Logistics Center warehouse on Hwy. 124 said this week that the large tax abatement granted the company by Barrow County will be savings passed on to potential lease clients. Jeb Brees, spokesman for Commonwealth Properties, which developed the center, said the firm is using the tax abatement to help market the ... [Full Story »]

Ex-boyfriend points two weapons at woman

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Thursday, December 4. 2008

A Braselton woman said her ex-boyfriend stayed in front of her residence for an hour and later displayed two weapons while yelling insults at her, police said. The woman said her ex-boyfriend had been sending her threatening and nasty text messages throughout the day. He then arrived at her Braselton residence, where he sat in his vehicle for ... [Full Story »]

Game console, sex toys stolen from house

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Thursday, December 4. 2008

A Braselton woman said someone stole a game console and a suitcase with sex toys from her residence, according to the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office. The woman said someone kicked in the basement door of her residence, and took a PlayStation 3, speakers and a suitcase with sex toys. The woman had several suspects in mind, but only knew their ... [Full Story »]

Dog attacks woman walking on sidewalk

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Wednesday, December 3. 2008

Braselton police responded to two, separate incidents involving dogs last week. In the first incident, a woman said she walking on a sidewalk on Independence Lane when a dog came out of a garage and bit her arm. The dog quickly let go of the woman’s arm and returned to the garage, she said. An officer talked to the dog’s owner, who said ... [Full Story »]

Traditions tour of homes to benefit Amanda House

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Wednesday, December 3. 2008

The doors of six houses in Traditions of Braselton will be open for tour guests this weekend — and homeowners hope the effort will raise funds for a local youth home. Traditions of Braselton will hold its inaugural tour of homes on Saturday, Dec. 6, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday, Dec. 6, from 1-6 p.m. Last tours begin at 4 p.m. The golf ... [Full Story »]

Reunion tour of homes to benefit Eagle Ranch

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Wednesday, December 3. 2008

If you’re still looking for some ideas for decorating a Christmas tree, consider a stop in one house on the tour of homes in the Reunion neighborhood. There, James and Cynthia Taggart will display 17 Christmas trees in their five-bedroom house in the residential golf community located off Thompson Mill Road in South Hall, near Chateau Elan. ... [Full Story »]

City taxes at stake in budget talks

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Wednesday, December 3. 2008

The Hoschton City Council will once again review costs and income for its 2009 budget — with a possible vote coming Monday night. Two weeks ago, the city held two state-mandated public hearings for a property tax increase — which is proposed in one of two budgets at city hall. The hearings became standing-room only meetings at city hall ... [Full Story »]

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