News from BraseltonNewsTODAY

News from BraseltonNewsTODAY - Topics from April, 2012

Vehicle damaged in senior prank

Posted by

Friday, April 27. 2012

A senior prank may have gone too far when two high school students wrote offensive words and pictures on the exterior of another student’s car, according to an incident report from the Braselton Police Department. A 17-year-old student from Flowery Branch High School said someone wrote words on his vehicle while it was parked at Kroger on ... [Full Story »]

Industrial authority looks at deal for unnamed project

Posted by

BraseltonNewsTODAY

Friday, April 27. 2012

The Jackson County Industrial Development Authority met Monday afternoon to decide what bait to offer a potential industrial project. That could include tax abatements and bond financing — or possibly nothing at all — but all of the discussion took place behind closed doors. Prior to the meeting, Scott Martin, IDA chairman, said he had no ... [Full Story »]

BOE names new assistant superintendent, director

Posted by

BraseltonNewsTODAY

Thursday, April 26. 2012

The Jackson County Board of Education named a current employee and a former employee to two positions in the central office during a brief called meeting on Thursday morning. Jamie Hitzges — principal at North Jackson Elementary School — was named assistant superintendent for finance and information services, effective June 1. He will ... [Full Story »]

Chamber group gives support to T-SPLOST

Posted by

BraseltonNewsTODAY

Thursday, April 26. 2012

As it has done with previous sales tax referendums, the Jackson County Area Chamber of Commerce’s board of directors voted without dissent last Friday to endorse passage of the 10-year T-SPLOST on July 31. President Shane Short argued the case before the directors, reminding them that passage of the 10-year transportation sales tax will bring ... [Full Story »]

Lawsuit filed for names of superintendent finalists

Posted by

BraseltonNewsTODAY

Wednesday, April 25. 2012

The Jackson Herald — a sister publication of The Braselton News — filed suit Tuesday against the Jackson County Board of Education over the board’s refusal to release the names of its finalists for the superintendent’s position. According to Georgia law, agencies are supposed to release the names of its top finalists for the position ... [Full Story »]

House in Hoschton heavily damaged by fire

Posted by

BraseltonNewsTODAY

Wednesday, April 25. 2012

A house in Hoschton was heavily damaged by fire on Sunday, according to Jackson County public safety director Steve Nichols. Around 6:45 p.m., a fire was reported on Creekview Drive, where firefighters found a two-story house with heavy fire showing from about 80 percent of the residence. All of the residents were gone at the time of the fire ... [Full Story »]

Antique festival, river cleanup among events this weekend in Braselton

Posted by

BraseltonNewsTODAY

Wednesday, April 25. 2012

The Braselton Antique and Gardening Festival will be held on Saturday and Sunday, April 28-29, in the downtown Braselton Park. Admission is free and the event will include food vendors. Booth space for vendors is still available and may be arranged by calling 706-824-7204. During the festival, guests are invited to visit antique stores in ... [Full Story »]

Appeals board to hear request for gas station sign

Posted by

BraseltonNewsTODAY

Monday, April 23. 2012

The Braselton Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on Thursday, April 26, at 7 p.m. on a request to allow a gas station to place a new sign at the intersection of Ga. Hwy. 124 and Ga. Hwy. 211. Acree Oil Company, Toccoa, is seeking a variance related to the proposed sign’s size and its internal illumination. The company has a ... [Full Story »]

Norton: Jackson County is 'Ground Zero' for economic rebound

Posted by

BraseltonNewsTODAY

Sunday, April 22. 2012

It will take more than the Great Recession to stop Frank Norton Jr. from being bullish on real estate. The CEO of The Norton Agency brought his glass-half-full message to the Jackson County Area Chamber of Commerce membership breakfast on April 4. From his perspective, Jackson County is “Ground Zero” for industrial growth and a housing ... [Full Story »]

The Braselton News wins advertising award

Posted by

BraseltonNewsTODAY

Sunday, April 22. 2012

The Braselton News won a first place award in the Georgia Press Association’s Advertising Contest. The award was in the motor vehicle color division for an ad for Wayne Neal Chevrolet. “We are thrilled to be recognized for our efforts on behalf of our customers,” said Jeremy Ginn, marketing director. “Our philosophy is to help our ... [Full Story »]

Entries from April 2012