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Hoschton considers move to sell city-owned land in square

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Saturday, February 7. 2009

Over its century-long history, it’s been a chicken hatchery and a pharmacy – but what are the long-term plans for Hoschton’s city hall? And for that matter, what does the future hold for other city-owned property in the Hoschton City Square? Hoschton invited business owners, developers, real estate agents, and members of the city’s ... [Full Story »]

Church members find items missing

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Saturday, February 7. 2009

While its church members were praying, someone else was preying on their vehicles. Two people who were attending services at New Community Church on Ga. Hwy. 53 on Jan. 28 returned to their vehicles to find that several items were stolen. A woman said she left her purse in her vehicle, which was left unlocked. The purse contained her ... [Full Story »]

Man says gun may be in store’s parking lot

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Friday, February 6. 2009

A man told Braselton police that his semi-automatic hand gun was missing and could be at an area convenience store. The Dacula man said he was driving with his young son, when he became very agitated and started yelling. The man parked at the Shell Food Mart on Ga. Hwy. 211 to attend to his son’s needs. After his son calmed down, he drove ... [Full Story »]

EDITORIAL: States should suspend plan mandates

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Friday, February 6. 2009

If the State of Georgia wants to do something that would really help local communities during this down economy, it would suspend most of the mandates it slaps on local governments. An example: Towns and counties are required to do periodic “comprehensive plans” in order to qualify for state grants. The Town of Braselton is paying $150,000 ... [Full Story »]

Hoschton discusses cost of 20-year plan

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Friday, February 6. 2009

Hoschton’s key plan for the next 20 years could come with a big price tag for the financially-struggling city. Hoschton is preparing to start work on its 20-year comprehensive plan — a document that outlines planning of public facilities and services, selecting desirable economic growth, preserving the natural environment, protecting ... [Full Story »]

LETTER: Defends Braselton shooting range

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Friday, February 6. 2009

Dear Editor: In regards to the shooting range that is close to the Deer Creek Farm subdivison, I think that the people have no right to complain about the noise coming from the shooting range. The shooting range was probably there before the subdivision was even considered or built. People who move into the country need to quit complaining ... [Full Story »]

LETTER: Why build range near population?

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Friday, February 6. 2009

Dear Editor: When I think of the word community, I think of not only my immediate city, but also the surrounding areas. As we grow together as a community, it takes a collaborative effort to create a safe and welcoming environment for anyone who chooses to reside or establish a business in this area. With that being said, I implore the leaders ... [Full Story »]

LETTER: Questions location of shooting range

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Friday, February 6. 2009

Dear Editor: I moved to Hoschton over ten years ago after living in Gwinnett County witnessing its tremendous growth from the beginning, for a more peaceful and controlled growth environment. This has been shattered with the construction of the Braselton firing range. The intolerable noise, resembling a war going on all day and some days into ... [Full Story »]

LETTER: Shooting makes residents nervous

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Friday, February 6. 2009

Dear Editor: We are writing this letter to voice our concern in regards to the Braselton Firing Range. Since June 2008, we have been contacting Jennifer Scott-Dees, Braselton City Clerk and recently Rep. Paul Broun’s office in an effort to get some transparency about Braselton’s plans concerning this firing range. We can’t step out our ... [Full Story »]

LETTER: Firing range creates too much noise

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Friday, February 6. 2009

Dear Editor: We are residents of Deer Creek Farms in Hoschton. Last summer, when we use our porches on a daily basis, I could faintly hear pistol shots echoing from the Braselton shooting range. Many residents in Hoschton are just now becoming aware that these sounds were not nail guns from construction crews. Recently, I telephoned and emailed ... [Full Story »]

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