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Deputy threatens to use taser on man after chase in Braselton

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Saturday, September 15. 2012

A 21-year-old man who told a deputy that he doesn’t remember his birthday because he doesn’t “celebrate it anymore” ran from the deputy in a wooded area when he started to question the man, according to an incident report from the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office. A deputy said he was driving along Ga. Hwy. 53 in Braselton when he ... [Full Story »]

Braselton to use sales tax funds for LifePath

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Saturday, September 15. 2012

With voters rejecting a new transportation sales tax, the group behind the Braselton LifePath got some help from the Braselton Town Council on Monday to build the multi-use path. The Braselton Community Improvement District (CID) is installing a 10-foot wide multi-use path that will connect residents and businesses along Ga. Hwy. 211 and ... [Full Story »]

Town moves toward energy excise tax participation

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Saturday, September 15. 2012

Braselton is following one of its county’s plans to potentially impose a new energy excise tax on manufacturers — a move that could offset some anticipated revenue drop in local sales tax. By the end of this year, elected officials in cities and counties across Georgia must decide if they will collect a new, optional excise tax on energy ... [Full Story »]

Man falls asleep, starts snoring during police traffic stop

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Friday, September 14. 2012

A man who started snoring during a traffic stop in Braselton was taken to a hospital and later issued citations driving under the influence of drugs and hitting a road sign, according to a police incident report. Braselton police were told to be on the lookout for a Chevrolet Trailblazer that was driving recklessly on Ga. Hwy. 124. An officer ... [Full Story »]

School system to seek short-term loan

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Friday, September 14. 2012

The Jackson County Board of Education will seek proposals to finance a short-term loan — an option the school system has used in recent years until it receives local property tax revenue. Last year, the Jackson County School System got a Tax Anticipation Note (TAN) totaling $5.6 million, although it ultimately used just $500,000 of that ... [Full Story »]

Firefighters respond to incidents

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Thursday, September 13. 2012

The West Jackson Fire Department responded to the following incidents last week: •outside rubbish fire at a Walnut Road, Hoschton, address, where firefighters said there was a lot of smoke in the area. They found a private drive where the smoke was thickest. The property owner was outside burning contained and uncontained fires of natural and ... [Full Story »]

New CERT classes to start Oct. 6

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Thursday, September 13. 2012

The Jackson County CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) will start a new class for volunteers on Saturday, Oct. 6, at the Jackson County Fire Training Center, located at 64 Fowler Drive, Jefferson. Classes will be held for four consecutive weekends with a drill scheduled on the fourth weekend. Classes will be held from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. ... [Full Story »]

Architects unveil plans for Braselton Town Green

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Thursday, September 13. 2012

If there’s one thing people said they wanted in Braselton’s town green, it was an interactive water fountain — similar to a popular attraction at Suwanee’s town center park. And the architects working on the Braselton Town Green presented its proposed master plan on Monday that shows an interactive water fountain — along with a host ... [Full Story »]

Hoschton mayor to resign in October

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Tuesday, September 11. 2012

Hoschton Mayor Erma Denney announced Tuesday that she will resign from the city’s highest elected position — effective Oct. 31. Citing a career change, Denney said in a statement that her new job has a legal agreement that prohibits her from serving as mayor. She is an account executive with an information technology solutions provider in ... [Full Story »]

Fire districts, EMS station location may be discussed at town hall meeting

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Monday, September 10. 2012

The recent hot button issues of an EMS location in West Jackson and fire districts in Jackson County may be discussed during a town hall meeting on Thursday in Braselton. Jackson County Commissioner Bruce Yates is hosting one of his regular town hall meetings on Thursday, Sept. 13, at 7 p.m., at the Braselton Police and Municipal Court ... [Full Story »]

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