COLUMN: Humor from the hospital bed

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Friday, July 3. 2009
Lewis Grizzard wrote a lot about funny stuff. From his views on his beloved Georgia Bulldogs to his four wives, the former newspaper columnist was a master at finding the little things in life funny — even insightful. But the only one of his 25 ... [ Full Story » ] 

EDITORIAL: The death of July 4th?

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BraseltonNewsTODAY
Friday, July 3. 2009
Saturday will be July 4th, a day of celebration and American Independence. But whether or not this nation will continue to celebrate its heritage of rugged individualism is now in question. On July 4th, we sometimes romanticize our nation’s ... [ Full Story » ] 

Braselton visitors authority approves budget

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BraseltonNewsTODAY
Friday, July 3. 2009
The Braselton Visitors Bureau Authority approved its FYE 2010 budget for $290,750 during a brief called meeting on Wednesday, June 24. The authority’s budget is a four percent increase from last fiscal year’s budget of $279,000. The 2010 ... [ Full Story » ] 

Suspect congratulates cop for finding gun

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BraseltonNewsTODAY
Friday, July 3. 2009
A man congratulated a Braselton officer for finding a well-hidden gun during a traffic stop in which methamphetamine was also found. Braselton police were helping a Hoschton officer during a traffic stop on Ga. Hwy. 53, when the Winder Police ... [ Full Story » ] 

‘Celebrate Braselton’ festival offers patriotic fun

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BraseltonNewsTODAY
Thursday, July 2. 2009
Need a patriotic “staycation” this Saturday for Fourth of July? Then consider Braselton’s annual festival highlighting not only the town, but honoring those in the military, as well. And, there’s a large fireworks display scheduled for ... [ Full Story » ] 

Planners approve mixed-use project

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BraseltonNewsTODAY
Wednesday, July 1. 2009
Even before dirt starts moving on a proposed commercial site in Braselton, the project’s developers are looking for potential tenants. John C. Buchanan and John Doug Buchanan, both of Hoschton, plan to develop 30.01 acres on Ga. Hwy. 53 for a ... [ Full Story » ] 

Officer spots burglary suspects

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BraseltonNewsTODAY
Wednesday, July 1. 2009
A Hoschton officer spotted two suscipous men — who turned out to be involved in a burglary. The officer said he noticed that a van driving through downtown Hoschton was traveling below the speed limit. He also said the men seemed to avoid eye ... [ Full Story » ] 

Braselton seeking DDA members

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BraseltonNewsTODAY
Monday, June 29. 2009
Braselton is looking for seven people to serve on its newly-established Downtown Development Authority (DDA). Applications are available on the town’s website — www.braselton.net. The deadline to apply is July 8. The DDA is an independent ... [ Full Story » ] 

Braselton assistant police chief graduates from FBI program

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BraseltonNewsTODAY
Sunday, June 28. 2009
Braselton’s assistant police chief may have been out of town recently for almost three months, but that doesn’t mean he hasn’t been working. Lou Solis — who was named the town’s second-in-command police officer in 2007 — is now a ... [ Full Story » ] 

LETTER: Says something is wrong with the system

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BraseltonNewsTODAY
Friday, June 26. 2009
Dear Editor: I have a few questions I would like to ask. First of all, why do we have jurisdictions? Let me make myself a little clearer. I live in Barrow County and last week, Jackson County Sheriff’s deputies came into my home without my ... [ Full Story » ] 
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