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Braselton officer memorialized in Gwinnett

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Wednesday, May 31. 2017

Twelve years have passed since Braselton Police Department’s Todd Helcher was killed in a car crash, but he is still remembered as a “man of service.” Sgt. Helcher’s name was recently added to the law enforcement monument of the Gwinnett Fallen Heroes Memorial in Lawrenceville. A crowd gathered outside the Gwinnett Justice and ... [Full Story »]

Teen extradited for rape case

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Wednesday, May 31. 2017

Braselton authorities have extradited an 18-year-old man who is the suspect in a rape and molestation case. The Braselton Police Department sent an investigator to California last week to interview Jeremiah Osaze Goss in connection with the case. Warrants were served at that time and he was taken into custody. Goss later waived his right to ... [Full Story »]

Braselton marker basis for Jackson County line survey

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Wednesday, May 24. 2017

Just where exactly is the line that divides Jackson and Hall counties? To find that out, you’d have to go back in time over 200 years and talk to some Indians and original surveyors who noted trees, houses and gardens as markers, places which no longer exist. “They would take a hatchet and mark trees,” said Jackson County GIS director ... [Full Story »]

‘Mill around downtown’ planned next Friday

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Wednesday, May 24. 2017

Locals can “mill around downtown” during the opening day of the Braselton Farmers Market next Friday. There will be mill tours, a tractor show, a walking tour and the farmers market will be open Friday, June 2, from 4-7 p.m. The event kicks off Braselton’s weekly market which will be held on Fridays at the Braselton Brothers Store Complex ... [Full Story »]

Slew of drugs found in domestic dispute call

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Wednesday, May 24. 2017

Three people were recently arrested in Braselton after authorities found a considerable amount of drugs in their residence during a domestic dispute call. Adam Brandenburg faces charges of third degree cruelty to children, aggravated assault-Domestic Violence Act, possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance, possession of a ... [Full Story »]

One killed in Hwy. 332 crash

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Thursday, May 18. 2017

An 82-year-old Hoschton man was killed in a crash on Hwy. 332. Authorities were called to the area of Stone Creek Drive for a three-vehicle crash on Thursday afternoon. Robert H. Thompson died in the crash. His gold Ford Taurus reportedly left its lane, side-swept a black Toyota Tundra driven by an 18-year-old Hoschton man, Conner Meyers, and ... [Full Story »]

Braselton girl reported missing

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Wednesday, May 17. 2017

Authorities are seeking information on a Braselton girl who was reported missing on Tuesday. Maria Leggiero, a 14-year-old girl, went missing after playing soccer in the backyard of her residence in the Legends of Chateau Elan on Tuesday, May 16, around 4 p.m. She may have been seen on foot in the Dacula area. Leggiero is described as 5’3”, ... [Full Story »]

UPDATE: Missing Braselton girl found

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Wednesday, May 17. 2017

WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON UPDATE: Maria Leggiero, 14-year-old girl reported missing from her Braselton residence, has been found. Authorities are interviewing her. ------- Authorities are seeking information on a Braselton girl who was reported missing on Tuesday. Maria Leggiero, a 14-year-old girl, went missing after playing soccer in the backyard ... [Full Story »]

Chick-fil-A gets green light for Braselton site

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Wednesday, May 10. 2017

Chick-fil-A is coming to Braselton. The Braselton Town Council approved a conditional use permit for the popular fast food restaurant on Monday. Chick-fil-A will be located on the Highway 211 and Thompson Mill Road corner lot within the Highpointe Development. The conditional use allows a drive-thru, which company representatives say is ... [Full Story »]

New rules may curb truck traffic

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Wednesday, May 10. 2017

Action taken by Braselton leaders this week may curb truck traffic in residential areas. The Braselton Town Council voted Monday to change a traffic control ordinance within the town. The change lists roads that tractor-trailers are prohibited from traveling on (except for deliveries or pick-ups). In addition to all residential subdivisions in ... [Full Story »]

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