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Braselton chooses design firm for streetscape project

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Sunday, August 16. 2009

Braselton has chosen JJ&G as the design firm for phase one of the enhancement project for downtown streetscapes. The project will affect streetscapes from where Braselton’s city limit meets Hoschton’s city limit to the intersection of Highways 124 and 53. It will involve roadway design, landscape and lighting. According to city manager and ... [Full Story »]

Braselton moves forward on downtown revitalization

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Friday, August 14. 2009

The Braselton Town Council and the Braselton Urban Redevelopment Agency announced Tuesday that they will move forward to institute the vision of the 2003 Citizen’s Committee for a revitalized downtown Braselton. The agencies have approved the issuance of URA bonds to complete the funding necessary to construct projects in historic downtown, a ... [Full Story »]

Hawkins to run for Congress

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Friday, August 14. 2009

State Sen. Lee Hawkins has announced his candidacy for Georgia’s 9th Congressional District — currently held by Nathan Deal, who is running for governor. Hawkins currently represents the 49th state senate district, which includes Jackson and Hall counties. The 9th Congressional district in Georgia has 15 counties, including Hall County. The ... [Full Story »]

Coley announces run for 47th state senate district

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Friday, August 14. 2009

Shane Coley — a longtime resident of Winder and Barrow County — has announced his candidacy for the 47th District state senate seat. The 47th state senate district includes Barrow, Madison and Oglethorpe counties, and portions of Clarke, Elbert and Jackson counties. State Sen. Ralph Hudgens is not a candidate for re-election. Coley, a ... [Full Story »]

Kelley Gary announces run for State Senate

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Friday, August 14. 2009

Kelley Gary, Hoschton, announced this week that he is running for the open State Senate District 47 seat being vacated by Senator Ralph Hudgens. Gary will be running as a Republican. Senate District 47 is comprised of all of Barrow, Oglethorpe, Madison Counties and part of Jackson, Elbert and Clarke Counties. “I am proud to announce my ... [Full Story »]

Domestic violence reported at local hotel

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Friday, August 14. 2009

A woman reported to the Braselton Police Department that her boyfriend was belligerently drunk, throwing items in their hotel room and strangling her. The man, Kyle Phillip Cheros, had been drinking heavily and became agitated. When the woman attempted to calm him down, he became irate with her. She tried going to sleep, at which point Cheros ... [Full Story »]

New traffic signal located in Braselton

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Wednesday, August 12. 2009

A new traffic signal has been located at State Route 211 and Liberty Church Road in Braselton by the Georgia Department of Transportation. The new signal is in test mode now. If testing goes well, the signal will be operational Thursday, August 13. Each intersection is reviewed to determine if the intersection meets the Federal guidelines for ... [Full Story »]

Jackson County BOE ended school year with $908,600 deficit

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Wednesday, August 12. 2009

The Jackson County School System ended the 2008-09 school year with a $908,588 deficit. Jeff Sanchez, assistant superintendent for finance and information services, reported the FY09 number to the board of education at Thursday’s work session. “We expected a $1.6 million deficit,” Sanchez said. BOE members were asked to sign a deficit ... [Full Story »]

Resident unaware of burn ban

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Wednesday, August 12. 2009

West Jackson Fire Department responded to a smoke investigation call that was issued at the intersection of Jesse Cronic Road and Broadway Avenue. Upon arrival at the intersection, no smoke was seen. Personnel advanced further south on Broadway and was then notified by Braselton Police Department that a controlled burn was present on Jesse ... [Full Story »]

Braselton approves new houses, shopping center permits

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Wednesday, August 12. 2009

The Braselton Planning and Development Department approved three new residential building permits in July, according to a town report. Two permits were issued in Gwinnett County and one in Jackson County. Braselton officials also approved building permits for three buildings - totaling 71,683 square feet - for a retail complex called Friendship ... [Full Story »]

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