Entries by BraseltonNewsTODAY

Rooftop stay in Hamilton Mill raising money for children’s hospital

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BraseltonNewsTODAY
Tuesday, June 3. 2008
Chris McClay climbed a ladder last Thursday and vowed not to come down from his spot on the roof of Wal-Mart in Hamilton Mill – at least not until $15,000 was raised for a group of children’s hospitals. And as of Tuesday, McClay and the 384 employees at the Wal-Mart on Sardis Church Road had raised more than $7,000 for Children’s Miracle ... [Full Story »] 

Rooftop stay in Hamilton Mill raising money for children’s hospital

Posted by
BraseltonNewsTODAY
Tuesday, June 3. 2008
Chris McClay climbed a ladder last Thursday and vowed not to come down from his spot on the roof of Wal-Mart in Hamilton Mill – at least not until $15,000 was raised for a group of children’s hospitals. And as of Tuesday, McClay and the 384 employees at the Wal-Mart on Sardis Church Road had raised more than $7,000 for ... [Full Story »] 

Hoschton to ask businesses again to fund sewer line

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BraseltonNewsTODAY
Tuesday, June 3. 2008
It’ll be another round of Hoschton leaders asking some of its businesses to fund a new sewer line to the city’s industrial area. Monday night, the Hoschton City Council agreed to ask businesses that would benefit from a new sewer line along Ga. Hwy. 53 from Jopena Blvd. to Nancy Industrial to help fund the project. It’s a ... [Full Story »] 

Jackson commissioners approve Braselton TAD request

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BraseltonNewsTODAY
Tuesday, June 3. 2008
Braselton leaders can move forward with their tax allocation district following a 3-2 vote of the Jackson County Board of Commissioners Monday night. Commissioners Bruce Yates and Jody Thompson voted in favor of a resolution supporting the TAD, while Dwain Smith and Tom Crow voted against it. BOC chairman Pat Bell broke the tie and voted to ... [Full Story »] 

Political forums set in Hoschton

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BraseltonNewsTODAY
Tuesday, June 3. 2008
Two political forums for candidates in races in Jackson County will be held in Hoschton this month. On Wednesday, June 18, at 7 p.m., the candidates for seats on the Jackson County Board of Commissioners and the Jackson County Board of Education will be featured. On Wednesday, June 25, at 7 p.m., the candidates for Jackson County sheriff and ... [Full Story »] 

Governor suspends scheduled increase in gas tax

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BraseltonNewsTODAY
Monday, June 2. 2008
Governor Sonny Perdue signed an executive order on Monday suspending a scheduled increase in gas taxes that would have taken effect on July 1. “Georgians are already facing record gas prices, and raising taxes even higher would put further strain on families’ budgets and on our economy,” Perdue said in a statement. ... [Full Story »] 

Braselton issues 17 residential permits

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BraseltonNewsTODAY
Friday, May 30. 2008
The Braselton Planning and Development Department issued 17 residential building permits in April, according to a town report. Seven permits were issued in Jackson County, five in Gwinnett County, two in Hall County and one in Barrow County. Two non-residential building permits were also approved in Braselton in April. Commonwealth Braselton ... [Full Story »] 

Braselton visitor’s bureau to meet June 10

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BraseltonNewsTODAY
Friday, May 30. 2008
The Braselton Visitor’s Bureau Authority will hold a public hearing to discuss its proposed FYE 2009 budget on Tuesday, June 10, at 4 p.m. The town’s visitor’s bureau manages a two percent hotel/motel tax. Braselton also has a three percent hotel/motel tax that is accounted in the town’s general fund budget. Braselton is proposing a ... [Full Story »] 

Braselton council to hold budget hearing

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BraseltonNewsTODAY
Friday, May 30. 2008
The Braselton Town Council will hold a public hearing on its proposed FYE 2009 budget on Thursday, June 5, at 4 p.m. Braselton ‘s general fund budget is slated to rise six percent — from $2.8 million in 2008 to $2.9 million in 2009. However, the town’s water and sewer fund budget is expected to slide 22 percent from $8.7 ... [Full Story »] 

Braselton visitor’s bureau to meet June 10

Posted by
BraseltonNewsTODAY
Friday, May 30. 2008
The Braselton Visitor’s Bureau Authority will hold a public hearing to discuss its proposed FYE 2009 budget on Tuesday, June 10, at 4 p.m. The town’s visitor’s bureau manages a two percent hotel/motel tax. Braselton also has a three percent hotel/motel tax that is accounted in the town’s general fund budget. ... [Full Story »] 
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