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Warehouse meeting nearly empty

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Wednesday, September 26. 2018

It wasn’t the crowd you’d expect to see at a meeting for a controversial warehouse project. Only two citizens attended an “informational” meeting last week, hosted by developers of the Josh Pirkle Rd. warehouse project being proposed in Jackson County. Developers mailed out copies of a flier with details of the meeting to area residents ... [Full Story »]

Jackson BOC tax rate to stay the same

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Wednesday, September 26. 2018

The Jackson County Board of Commissioners probably won’t be rolling back its millage rate this year. A budget presented to the BOC last week by county manager Kevin Poe calls for keeping the rate at 9.416 mills for unincorporated areas and 10.933 mills for incorporated areas in the county. The BOC will officially set its tax rate and $61.5 ... [Full Story »]

RaceTrac requests deferral

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Friday, September 21. 2018

Developers have requested that a public hearing set for Monday on a proposed RaceTrac in Braselton be deferred. RaceTrac is requesting a conditional use to allow a convenience store at the corner of Hwy. 211 and Thompson Mill Rd. Developers have requested the public hearing be moved to the Braselton Planning Commission’s November meeting.

WJ community gets final Ok

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Wednesday, September 19. 2018

Plans for an over-55 subdivision to be built next to the Publix at Hwy. 124 got final approval this week from the Jackson County Board of Commissioners. The development will have 53 houses on 22.7 acres The homes will vary in size from 1,600 sq. ft. to 2,000 sq. ft. and are projected to cost in the “high” $200s, developers say. The project ... [Full Story »]

RaceTrac hearings coming up

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Wednesday, September 19. 2018

Public hearings on a proposed RaceTrac in Braselton will be held later this month. The Braselton Planning Commission will consider the requests Sept. 24 at 7 p.m. Braselton’s Town Council will hear the requests Oct. 4 at 4 p.m. with a possible vote Oct. 8. Developers are requesting zoning changes and conditional use to allow a RaceTrac on ... [Full Story »]

Kolter hearing set Oct. 1

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Wednesday, September 12. 2018

Hoschton leaders will consider a request for a proposed massive development early next month. The Hoschton City Council discussed the upcoming hearing at its September meeting. Hoschton’s Planning and Zoning Commission will consider Kolter Acquisitions’ request on Oct. 1 at 5 p.m. at the Hoschton Train Depot. See the full story in the Sept. ...

Brewpub one step closer to opening

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Wednesday, September 12. 2018

Owners of a Braselton brewpub are one step closer to opening after action from town leaders this week. The Braselton Town Council approved an alcohol license for Braselton Brewing Company at its Sept. 10 meeting. “(The owner) hopes to open within the next 30 days,” town manager Jennifer Scott told the council. Scott added it takes 30 days ... [Full Story »]

Don Panoz, founder of Chateau Elan, dies

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Tuesday, September 11. 2018

Don Panoz has died, according to DailySportsCar.com. Panoz and his wife founded Chateau Elan Winery and Resort in Braselton, which has shaped the town for several decades. Panoz was also the former owner of Road Atlanta. “He was a visionary who had a transformational effect on our town,” Town of Braselton leaders announced on social media ... [Full Story »]

Speed limits reduced for I-85 widening

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Thursday, September 6. 2018

Speed limits will be reduced from 70 mph to 60 mph beginning on Thursday on I-85 between Hamilton Mill Rd. and SR 53. "Lowering the speed limit along the I-85 widening project will ensure safety for drivers and our workers," according to the Georgia Department of Transportation. "Please drive alert through our work zone."

Hoschton rallies for opposition on warehouse project

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Wednesday, September 5. 2018

Hoschton leaders are pushing for residents to band together to fight a controversial warehouse project proposed in Jackson County. “We need as many people to come out as we can,” Hoschton mayor Theresa Kenerly told the crowd of about 50. The Hoschton City Council hosted a “strategy and information” meeting last week on the Josh Pirkle ... [Full Story »]

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