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High-priced pups stolen from Braselton house

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Sunday, February 22. 2009

Eight puppies registered with an internal kennel club — and valued at $12,000 — were stolen from a Braselton residence, according to the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office. A man said when he arrived at his Ga. Hwy. 53 residence on Feb. 9, his nine-week-old puppies were missing. The full-breed puppies are registered with the United Kennel ... [Full Story »]

Town may hold citizen ‘Braselton 101’ classes

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Saturday, February 21. 2009

The Town of Braselton may become a classroom for citizens who want to learn more about their local government. During its annual retreat, the town council discussed offering a “Braselton 101” course for those citizens who want to know how each department in the town operates. “You basically learn what the government does,” said town ... [Full Story »]

Mayor Graham on magazine cover

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Saturday, February 21. 2009

Braselton Mayor Pat Graham is featured on the cover of the current issue of Georgia Trend, a magazine that monitors business and politics in the state. Graham is one of seven mayors in Georgia who was interviewed for a story about their city’s relationship with the state, the challenges of a tough economy and expectations for the 2009 ... [Full Story »]

Permitting delays hamper Braselton project

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Friday, February 20. 2009

It’s a project that’s been on Braselton’s official radar since at least 2003 — with no physical changes to the town’s landscape. Braselton’s attempt to spearhead an effort to re-route the dangerous intersection of Ga. Hwy. 124 and Ga. Hwy. 53 in downtown has been in the works for years — and no dirt has moved on the project. “We ... [Full Story »]

Braselton council reviews previous goals

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Friday, February 20. 2009

The Braselton Town Council outlines its goals for the next 12-18 months during its annual retreat, typically held in February. Last year, the town council made the following goals: •Tax Allocation District (TAD) consent resolution developed and approved by the Jackson County Board of Commissioners and the West Jackson Fire Department. Status ... [Full Story »]

Church member’s purse stolen from vehicle

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Friday, February 20. 2009

A member of a Hoschton church said someone broke into her vehicle and stole her purse while she was attending a service, according to police. The woman said she left her purse in her locked vehicle to attend a service on Feb. 11 at Hoschton First Baptist Church. When she returned, she discovered that her driver’s side window was shattered and ... [Full Story »]

Small fuel spill reported at local gas station

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Friday, February 20. 2009

The West Jackson Fire Department responded to a small fuel leak at a Braselton gas station last week. About three to four gallons of fuel spilled from a pump nozzle at the Pilot Travel Center on Ga. Hwy. 53, according to an incident report. An employee was applying a material that could absorb fuel to the spill when firefighters arrived. Since ... [Full Story »]

EDITORIAL: Braselton on track in budget response

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Friday, February 20. 2009

The Town of Braselton appears to be doing the right things in response to the economic downturn. As reported elsewhere in this edition, the town is freezing pay, doing some furloughs and cutting some staff hours. That’s the least taxpayers should expect of their local governments during this time of economic turmoil. Although most local ... [Full Story »]

LETTER: Are Braselton Police above the law?

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Friday, February 20. 2009

Dear Editor: Since The Braselton News printed the story, “Neighbors take aim at firing range noise,” many people from Braselton, Hoschton and surrounding areas have come forward to express their concerns over the excessive noise. Some thought they were the only ones affected, others thought that they just had to put up with the noise. Below ... [Full Story »]

LETTER: Says ‘You’re welcome’ for son’s service

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Friday, February 20. 2009

Dear Editor: You’re welcome!!! For being protected daily, for only having to make a single phone call and help will be on the way. For your freedom of speech, for the right to sit on your porches and have coffee. Heck, for the right to own your home. On behalf of my son and all the other men and women that serve in the armed forces and law ... [Full Story »]

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