Entries by BraseltonNewsTODAY

EDITORIAL: Another tax bill? How about cutting costs instead

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Saturday, February 14. 2009

Gov. Sonny Perdue said Tuesday that counties shouldn’t count on the state paying the homeowner relief grants. Some county officials responded by saying they will have to send out another tax bill if the state doesn’t fund that grant. Fat chance. Instead of hammering taxpayers with additional taxes during this economic downturn, governments ... [Full Story »]

LETTER: Noise is the issue, not support of troops

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Saturday, February 14. 2009

Dear Editor: It seems that some have turned this firing range issue into an attack on the military, law enforcement or our right to bear arms. IT IS NOT. The issue is the noise level. At times, the noise level is very disturbing and with the plans to expand, things will only get worse. Our community is filled with a variety of people who may be ... [Full Story »]

Arson reported at neighborhood clubhouse

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Friday, February 13. 2009

A small fire at a neighborhood clubhouse included a hand-written message on a wall from the suspect, according to Braselton police. A woman told police that when she entered the workout area in the clubhouse at the Mulberry Park subdivision, she could smell something burning. The woman later found damage to a wall and AC cover that was burned ... [Full Story »]

Braselton OKs nine permits

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Friday, February 13. 2009

The Braselton Planning and Development approved nine residential building permits in January, according to a town report. Six building permits were issued in Jackson County and three were issued in Gwinnett County. The town didn’t issue any building permits for non-residential structures in January. In December, the town approved two ... [Full Story »]

Hoschton issues permits

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Friday, February 13. 2009

The City of Hoschton didn’t issue any building permits for new residential construction in January, but it did approve other permits. Building permits were approved for a garden shed on Buck Trail, an alteration at a W. Jefferson Street address and moving the Darby Building from Ga. Hwy. 332 to downtown. In January, the city paid $50,700 in ... [Full Story »]

Brush fire comes near Hoschton house

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Friday, February 13. 2009

A small brush fire came near a residence and old chicken house on Saturday afternoon in West Jackson. The West Jackson Fire Department said the fire was approximately 20 feet from a residence on Ga. Hwy. 332 in Hoschton, and five feet from an old chicken house. The blaze was extinguished without problems, firefighters said. Other Incidents ... [Full Story »]

COLUMN: Bush legacy: Assault on civil liberties

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Thursday, February 12. 2009

“We cannot defend freedom abroad by deserting it at home.” — Edward R. Murrow No doubt the debate on George Bush’s presidency will go on for generations. There are extremes on both sides of the argument. Many believe he was the greatest thing since sliced bread and would have quickly ushered him in for a third term if given the ... [Full Story »]

Graham, Bicknell named to water council

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Thursday, February 12. 2009

Two Jackson County leaders have been named to a Georgia regional water planning council, which will have a key role in the statewide water planning process. Braselton Mayor Pat Graham and Jackson County Board of Commissioners Chairperson Hunter Bicknell were named to the Upper Oconee regional water council. State Rep. Terry England and state ... [Full Story »]

Hoschton lacking animal control service

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Thursday, February 12. 2009

A stray cat that scratched a child is leading Hoschton officials to look at animal control for the city — which currently doesn’t have the state-mandated service. Mayor Bill Copenhaver said Hoschton is discussing an animal control service agreement with Jackson County after a child was wounded by a stray cat on Jan. 29. The child was ... [Full Story »]

Work force cuts expected for schools

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Thursday, February 12. 2009

The Jackson County School System is preparing to reduce its work force next school year. Superintendent Shannon Adams warned district employees last week of a “strong possibility” to reduce the school system’s workforce to meet the demands of a leaner budget. “I deeply regret the fact that we are in the position of having to take such ... [Full Story »]