Entries by BraseltonNewsTODAY

Marijuana, cocaine found in hidden compartment

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BraseltonNewsTODAY
Tuesday, May 13. 2008
Braselton police found marijuana and cocaine in a man’s vehicle last week. An officer stopped a vehicle on I-85 for speeding and later said he noticed the odor of marijuana coming from the vehicle. The driver and passenger allow the officer to search the vehicle. Police said they found marijuana and cocaine in a hidden compartment of a ... [Full Story »] 

Graham appointed policy chairperson

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BraseltonNewsTODAY
Tuesday, May 13. 2008
Braselton mayor Pat Graham has been appointed chairman of the Georgia Municipal Association’s (GMA) Municipal government policy committee. It is a two-year appointment. As chair, Graham will be responsible for overseeing the development of GMA’s municipal government policy platform and presiding at committee meetings. The ... [Full Story »] 

JCCHS construction could top $5.8 million

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BraseltonNewsTODAY
Tuesday, May 13. 2008
BY KERRI TESTEMENT After months of controversy about the condition and status of Jackson County Comprehensive High School, school leaders have a price tag for updating the facility: $5.8 million. That price includes moving programs out of the Gordon Street Center and having all of the school’s offerings on one campus. “The ... [Full Story »] 

Braselton approves Hwy. 53 overlay district

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BraseltonNewsTODAY
Tuesday, May 13. 2008
BY KERRI TESTEMENT Braselton has a new overlay district for Ga. Hwy. 53 — but without the changes recommended by the town’s planning commission. On Monday, the town council approved the Hwy. 53 overlay district with council member Tony Funari removing himself from the discussion. Overlay districts impose more stringent zoning ... [Full Story »] 

Linder to speak in Braselton

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BraseltonNewsTODAY
Monday, May 12. 2008
Congressman John Linder will host a town hall meeting on Saturday, May 17, from 10-11 a.m., in Braselton. The event is open to the public and will be held at the Braselton Police and Municipal Court Building courtroom, located on Ga. Hwy. 53 in downtown Braselton. For more information, contact Congressman Linder's office at 770-232-3005.

Hoschton seeking world record for scarecrows

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BraseltonNewsTODAY
Monday, May 12. 2008
Hoschton is aiming high for its fall festival — namely a spot in the Guinness World Records. On Monday, the city announced plans to break the world record for “Most Scarecrows in One Location” by placing 4,000 scarecrows throughout the Hoschton mailing route. The mailing route extends into Jackson, Gwinnett, Barrow and Hall ... [Full Story »] 

Williams gets fine, probation

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BraseltonNewsTODAY
Wednesday, March 26. 2008
The assistant district attorney pulled into a scheme to take money from Banks County pled guilty Tuesday to misdemeanor charges of being party to a crime. Former ADA Brett Williams was fined $500 and given 12 months probation and ordered to complete 50 hours of community service on a misdemeanor charge. The action stems from the theft case made ... [Full Story »] 

Fight at MCHS on video sites

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BraseltonNewsTODAY
Monday, March 24. 2008
BY KRISTI REED Several students are facing criminal charges and school disciplinary measures stemming from their involvement in a large fight at Mill Creek High School last week. The altercation involved members of a group calling itself “2-1.” School officials are currently investigating “2-1” to determine whether or ... [Full Story »] 

Markham addresses safety, security issues at MCHS

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BraseltonNewsTODAY
Monday, March 24. 2008
BY KRISTI REED After three fights over a two-day period, Mill Creek High School principal Jim Markham sought last week to reassure parents concerned about safety and security at the school. “Mill Creek is a very safe school,” Markham said. “The perception that we are unsafe is unfounded. Our kids are very safe here.” Six ... [Full Story »] 

First hearing set in murder-arson case

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BraseltonNewsTODAY
Friday, March 21. 2008
The first proceeding in the death penalty case against Henry Lee Stringer — the man accused of killing four people in Hoschton in 2006 — will be held on Tuesday, March 25, at 9 a.m. The first proceeding is held in accordance with the unified appeal procedures that governs pretrial and trial proceedings for death penalty cases ... [Full Story »] 
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