News from BraseltonNewsTODAY - Topics from October, 2011

Town pushing to keep Mayfield visitors center open

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Wednesday, October 12. 2011
The Town of Braselton is fighting to keep open one of its key tourist spots — the Mayfield Dairy Visitors Center — despite the planned end of tours this Friday, Oct. 14. Meanwhile, a spokesperson for Dean Foods — the parent company that owns Mayfield Dairy — said Tuesday that the visitors center in Braselton “will remain closed at ... [Full Story »] 

Burglary suspect’s vehicle runs out of gas

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Wednesday, October 12. 2011
The apparent crime spree of a smash-and-grab burglary suspect quickly ended early Saturday morning when his vehicle ran out of gas — and he waved down a patrol deputy for a ride, according to incident reports. Micah James Mitchell, 41, of Dacula, is accused by law enforcement officers in Barrow and Gwinnett counties, and Braselton of using a ... [Full Story »] 

Portion of W. Jefferson St. to close Oct. 22 for fire training

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Wednesday, October 12. 2011
The West Jackson Fire Department will hold a live training burn at an abandoned house on West Jefferson Street in Hoschton on Saturday, Oct. 22, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. A small portion of W. Jefferson Street will be closed during the controlled burn. The house is located at 107 W. Jefferson Street. Traffic will be detoured onto Walnut Street and ... [Full Story »] 

Braselton man arrested for auto theft

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Monday, October 10. 2011
A Braselton man has been charged with auto theft after he allegedly stole a Lexus from the driveway of a Hall County residence, according to authorities. Anthony Michael Behlog, 24, was charged with theft by taking a motor vehicle and entering an auto to steal. He was booked in the Hall County Jail. A homeowner on Tranquility Drive in South ... [Full Story »] 

Drug ‘Take Back Day’ ahead Oct. 29

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Monday, October 10. 2011
The Braselton Police Department is teaming with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to accept any prescription drugs for safe disposal on Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, Oct. 29, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Braselton officers will be available to accept any pharmaceutical — prescription or over-the-counter — drug in the Braselton Community ... [Full Story »] 

Council gets report on fall festival

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Sunday, October 9. 2011
Hoschton Mayor Erma Denney said she believes that this year’s fall festival was the best on record for the 37th annual event. The Hoschton Fall Festival spanned several locations in the city from Friday through Sunday, Sept. 23-25. The event included a parade, fireworks show, two evening concerts, fundraising auctions and vendor booths. “We ... [Full Story »] 

Gas leak in Hoschton tied to propane tank

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Sunday, October 9. 2011
The source of a gas odor turned out to be propane tank left open by a gas company, according to an incident report from the West Jackson Fire Department. A Deer Ridge, Hoschton, resident told firefighters that they could smell gas at the back of their property. Firefighters drove to nearby Buck Trail and found a propane tank near the property ... [Full Story »] 

County buys land, buildings near airport

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Saturday, October 8. 2011
The Jackson County acquisition of 13 acres and several buildings adjacent to its county airport for the bargain basement price of $44,169 solves a longstanding problem. That outlay represents just 2.5 percent of the total $1,766,745 purchase price. The Georgia Department of Transportation will chip in another $44,169, but the heavy financial ... [Full Story »] 

Men at foreclosed house raise concerns

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Saturday, October 8. 2011
A group of men cleaning a foreclosed house seemed suspicious, according to an incident report from the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies were called to a Summit Chase Drive, Jefferson, address, where three men told deputies that they work for a company based in Florida that cleans and maintains foreclosed properties. A deputy talked ... [Full Story »] 

One killed, many others taken to hospitals after I-85 wreck

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Friday, October 7. 2011
One person was killed in an accident on Interstate 85 in Braselton on Thursday that involved three vehicles and a number of other passengers that were sent to area hospitals, according to the Georgia State Patrol. Around 4 p.m., a vehicle with eight passengers apparently had some type of mechanical issue — possibly a flat tire — and was ... [Full Story »] 
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