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Braselton seeking DDA members

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Monday, June 29. 2009

Braselton is looking for seven people to serve on its newly-established Downtown Development Authority (DDA). Applications are available on the town’s website — www.braselton.net. The deadline to apply is July 8. The DDA is an independent authority that will plan, organize and finance projects that will revitalize and redevelop downtown ... [Full Story »]

Braselton assistant police chief graduates from FBI program

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Sunday, June 28. 2009

Braselton’s assistant police chief may have been out of town recently for almost three months, but that doesn’t mean he hasn’t been working. Lou Solis — who was named the town’s second-in-command police officer in 2007 — is now a graduate of the FBI National Academy Program at Quantico, Va. He officially returned to Braselton last ... [Full Story »]

LETTER: Says something is wrong with the system

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Friday, June 26. 2009

Dear Editor: I have a few questions I would like to ask. First of all, why do we have jurisdictions? Let me make myself a little clearer. I live in Barrow County and last week, Jackson County Sheriff’s deputies came into my home without my permission and arrested my brother. So why are they allowed in my home and I am in a totally different ... [Full Story »]

EDITORIAL: Missing two favorites from campaign trail

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Friday, June 26. 2009

Following campaigns has been something I have enjoyed as long as I can remember. As a political junkie, I always look forward to campaign season. I’ve long been fascinated by the process. To me, there’s nothing like driving from here to there and seeing campaign signs for various candidates seeking a particular office. I admit I often look ... [Full Story »]

Employee suspected of stealing $80,000

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Friday, June 26. 2009

A restaurant employee may be getting more than just tips from customers to fund his new lifestyle, a woman told Braselton police. The woman suspected that one employee has stolen more than $80,000 during a 15-month period at Green Tea restaurant, located on Spout Springs Road. She suspected something was amiss when there was a low profit, ... [Full Story »]

County certifies city petition

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Friday, June 26. 2009

A Jackson County voter registrar has certified the signatures of a petition in Hoschton that could allow citizens to vote on any potential property tax increase. Brenda Fulcher, supervisor of voter registration, said Monday that she certified the signatures. A group of citizens collected 417 signatures from Hoschton voters on a petition that ... [Full Story »]

Police staffing, service discussed in Hoschton

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Friday, June 26. 2009

What does the future hold for the Hoschton Police Department? That’s one tough question the city’s public safety committee discussed last week with recently-named police chief Jeremy Howell. Within the past year, Hoschton’s police force has been reduced and its operation has been questioned during the city’s financial problems. Howell ... [Full Story »]

EDITORIAL: Will I become a ‘grumpy old lady?’

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Friday, June 26. 2009

On the eve of his 97th birthday, my grandfather had a confession. “I’ve got five more years in me and then I’m going to call it quits,” he said during a recent phone conversation. “Call it quits,” I asked. “Just . . . like that? You plan to die after you officially have your centenarian status?” “Yep, that’ll be enough for ... [Full Story »]

Braselton court clerk arrested for stealing $15,000

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Thursday, June 25. 2009

Braselton’s municipal court clerk has been arrested for allegedly stealing $15,000 in cash bond funds over a 10-month period, according to town officials. Becky L. Skelton, 46, was terminated Tuesday and turned herself into the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office on Wednesday. She later posted a $31,000 bond. Skelton — an 11-year-year ... [Full Story »]

Visitors bureau finances to benefit from new hotel

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Thursday, June 25. 2009

The economy may be slumping, but Braselton is expecting more hotel/motel tax revenue next fiscal year. That’s because another hotel is slated to open during the next fiscal year in Braselton. Country Inn and Suites is slated to open its hotel on Ga. Hwy. 124 in Barrow County — making it the fourth hotel in the town. Braselton collects a ... [Full Story »]

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