Entries from February 2009

Working man ignored in tough times

Posted by
BanksNewsTODAY
Friday, February 6. 2009
Last Wednesday after another edition of the newspaper you are now reading had been completed, my better half and I made embarked on our weekly ritual of going to lunch. As we settled in for our meal, which usually does not occur until well past 12, our conversation turned toward current events and politics, as is often the case. On this day the ... [Full Story »] 

‘Bill’ Hansard

Posted by
MainStreetNewsOBITS
Friday, February 6. 2009
WINDER - Jesse William ‘Bill’ Hansard, 73, died Wednesday, February 4, 2009. A native of Forsyth County, he was a son of the late Howell and Bell Hughes Hansard. A former Smyrna resident, he had resided in Winder since 1990, was a member of Cedar Creek Baptist Church, and was a hardwood floor finisher with Smart Flooring Company of ... [Full Story »] 

Paul Cross

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MainStreetNewsOBITS
Friday, February 6. 2009
STATHAM - Paul Joseph Cross, 44, died Monday, February 2, 2009. Born in Broward County, Fla., he was the son of Natalie McKean and step-father, James McKean, and the late Carl W. Cross. Mr. Cross was a chef at The Georgia Club. Survivors in addition to his mother and stepfather, include a son, Charlie Cross, Statham; daughter, Laura Cross, ... [Full Story »] 

Thomas Giles

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MainStreetNewsOBITS
Friday, February 6. 2009
JACKSON COUNTY – Thomas Giles, 63, died Monday, February 2, 2009. A native of Oconee County, he was the son of the late Albert and Nettie Mae Griffeth Giles. He was retired from the University of Georgia Dairy Science Department and was a member of New Life Worship Center. Survivors include his wife, Wyonia Wyatt Giles; daughters, Wyonia Ann ... [Full Story »] 

Man says gun may be in store’s parking lot

Posted by
BraseltonNewsTODAY
Friday, February 6. 2009
A man told Braselton police that his semi-automatic hand gun was missing and could be at an area convenience store. The Dacula man said he was driving with his young son, when he became very agitated and started yelling. The man parked at the Shell Food Mart on Ga. Hwy. 211 to attend to his son’s needs. After his son calmed down, he drove ... [Full Story »] 

EDITORIAL: States should suspend plan mandates

Posted by
BraseltonNewsTODAY
Friday, February 6. 2009
If the State of Georgia wants to do something that would really help local communities during this down economy, it would suspend most of the mandates it slaps on local governments. An example: Towns and counties are required to do periodic “comprehensive plans” in order to qualify for state grants. The Town of Braselton is paying $150,000 ... [Full Story »] 

Hoschton discusses cost of 20-year plan

Posted by
BraseltonNewsTODAY
Friday, February 6. 2009
Hoschton’s key plan for the next 20 years could come with a big price tag for the financially-struggling city. Hoschton is preparing to start work on its 20-year comprehensive plan — a document that outlines planning of public facilities and services, selecting desirable economic growth, preserving the natural environment, protecting ... [Full Story »] 

LETTER: Defends Braselton shooting range

Posted by
BraseltonNewsTODAY
Friday, February 6. 2009
Dear Editor: In regards to the shooting range that is close to the Deer Creek Farm subdivison, I think that the people have no right to complain about the noise coming from the shooting range. The shooting range was probably there before the subdivision was even considered or built. People who move into the country need to quit complaining ... [Full Story »] 

LETTER: Why build range near population?

Posted by
BraseltonNewsTODAY
Friday, February 6. 2009
Dear Editor: When I think of the word community, I think of not only my immediate city, but also the surrounding areas. As we grow together as a community, it takes a collaborative effort to create a safe and welcoming environment for anyone who chooses to reside or establish a business in this area. With that being said, I implore the leaders ... [Full Story »] 

LETTER: Questions location of shooting range

Posted by
BraseltonNewsTODAY
Friday, February 6. 2009
Dear Editor: I moved to Hoschton over ten years ago after living in Gwinnett County witnessing its tremendous growth from the beginning, for a more peaceful and controlled growth environment. This has been shattered with the construction of the Braselton firing range. The intolerable noise, resembling a war going on all day and some days into ... [Full Story »] 
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