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LETTER: Glad mayor isn’t running for office again

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Thursday, September 17. 2009

Dear Editor: Having met the mayor and having tried to convey my objections to the path in which he was leading Hoschton, I am a firm believer that it is good news when he’s leaving town. When the question arose last year about beer sales at the Hoschton Fall Festival, I did not simply ask Mayor Copenhaver to not allow beer sales at the ... [Full Story »]

Hoschton decides to change city charter

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Wednesday, September 16. 2009

The Hoschton City Council unanimously voted to change parts of its city charter Monday night, but it’s not assured that action will actually lead to those changes happening. With an election looming in November and several council members not running for re-election, the new Hoschton City Council could reverse or change the proposal OK’ed ... [Full Story »]

Man travels from out of state to stalk woman

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Wednesday, September 16. 2009

A Braselton woman said an ex-boyfriend she met through an online dating service traveled from Wisconsin to her home to stalk her, according to police. The woman said she told the man last month that she no longer wanted to date him or have any contact with him through email, instant messages or text messages. The man started sending her ... [Full Story »]

Cash taken from local restaurant’s safe

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Wednesday, September 16. 2009

About $600 in cash raised to benefit a children’s hospital was taken from Dos Copas restaurant in Hamilton Mill, according to Gwinnett County police. A manager of the restaurant, located on Hamilton Mill Road, told police that the money was raised from the sale of raffle tickets to benefit Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. Police believe a ... [Full Story »]

DDA learns about successful downtowns

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Wednesday, September 16. 2009

Braselton’s new downtown development authority is just getting started — but what will be the group’s first steps in revitalizing downtown? That’s why the town turned to another area city with a successful effort to reinvigorate its downtown for advice. Hasco Craver — manager of the Commerce Main Street program and executive director ... [Full Story »]

Cities collecting school supplies

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Friday, September 11. 2009

The mayors of cities in Barrow County have announced a campaign to collect donations to help the Barrow County School System. The mayors recognized a need by the school system to supplement the teachers with certain supplies to ensure that every child has the tools they need to get the best education possible, according to a statement. ... [Full Story »]

Mom leaves son at restaurant while she drinks

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Friday, September 11. 2009

A 15-year-old spent five hours at a restaurant, while his mother drank at a neighboring bar, according to Braselton police. Two employees at the Waffle House on Ga. Hwy. 211 told police that the teenager had spent several hours in the restaurant, while the boy’s mother was drinking at a bar. The teenager told the employees that his mother ... [Full Story »]

EDITORIAL: Nation cannot survive such deep public distrust

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Friday, September 11. 2009

The controversy over Tuesday’s speech by President Obama to school children turned out to not be a big deal. But the fact that so many people got upset is a big deal. In what other era has this nation convulsed because its president made a speech? That a significant number of people were fearful — literally afraid — for their children to ... [Full Story »]

Oxendine speaks at Rotary Club

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Wednesday, September 9. 2009

John Oxendine thinks his views of government could bring a refreshing change to the Governor’s Mansion. “Government should work to its inconvenience to the convenience to those that we serve,” Oxendine told the Rotary Club of Braselton on Thursday. But, most government offices close around 5 p.m. — often when many taxpayers are working ... [Full Story »]

COLUMN: Truth about Obama’s ‘talk’ to students

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Wednesday, September 9. 2009

Even now, days after the revelation came to light, it is still shocking. Conservative pundits are rightfully in an uproar. The uncovering of this bombshell has made the ratings for FOX News at an all time high. Yes, it appears President Obama was going to hypnotize young students during his “talk” with them. Not only that, while the ... [Full Story »]

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