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County certifies city petition

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Friday, June 26. 2009

A Jackson County voter registrar has certified the signatures of a petition in Hoschton that could allow citizens to vote on any potential property tax increase. Brenda Fulcher, supervisor of voter registration, said Monday that she certified the signatures. A group of citizens collected 417 signatures from Hoschton voters on a petition that ... [Full Story »]

Police staffing, service discussed in Hoschton

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Friday, June 26. 2009

What does the future hold for the Hoschton Police Department? That’s one tough question the city’s public safety committee discussed last week with recently-named police chief Jeremy Howell. Within the past year, Hoschton’s police force has been reduced and its operation has been questioned during the city’s financial problems. Howell ... [Full Story »]

EDITORIAL: Will I become a ‘grumpy old lady?’

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Friday, June 26. 2009

On the eve of his 97th birthday, my grandfather had a confession. “I’ve got five more years in me and then I’m going to call it quits,” he said during a recent phone conversation. “Call it quits,” I asked. “Just . . . like that? You plan to die after you officially have your centenarian status?” “Yep, that’ll be enough for ... [Full Story »]

Braselton court clerk arrested for stealing $15,000

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Thursday, June 25. 2009

Braselton’s municipal court clerk has been arrested for allegedly stealing $15,000 in cash bond funds over a 10-month period, according to town officials. Becky L. Skelton, 46, was terminated Tuesday and turned herself into the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office on Wednesday. She later posted a $31,000 bond. Skelton — an 11-year-year ... [Full Story »]

Visitors bureau finances to benefit from new hotel

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Thursday, June 25. 2009

The economy may be slumping, but Braselton is expecting more hotel/motel tax revenue next fiscal year. That’s because another hotel is slated to open during the next fiscal year in Braselton. Country Inn and Suites is slated to open its hotel on Ga. Hwy. 124 in Barrow County — making it the fourth hotel in the town. Braselton collects a ... [Full Story »]

Council approves $2.6 million budget

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Wednesday, June 24. 2009

The Braselton Town Council approved its FYE 2010 budget last week during a brief called meeting. Braselton will have a FYE 2010 general fund budget of $2.6 million — a 14 percent drop from the 2009 budget. The fiscal year starts on July 1, 2009, and ends on June 30, 2010. The town’s water and sewer fund budget is also expected to take a ... [Full Story »]

Electric guitar, computer taken from church

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Wednesday, June 24. 2009

Thieves stole about $8,700 in equipment from a Braselton church, according to the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office. The pastor of the Braselton Church of God of Prophecy Church reported that someone stole an electric guitar, computer, printer and DVD/CD player between Sunday, June 14, and Wednesday, June 17. The suspects entered the Ednaville ... [Full Story »]

More restaurants, hotels planned for Braselton

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Monday, June 22. 2009

A mixed-use development that could include restaurants and two hotels is in the works for Braselton. The Braselton Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a rezoning and annexation request from John C. Buchanan on Monday, June 29, at 7 p.m. The Braselton Town Council will hold a public hearing on the planning commission’s ... [Full Story »]

Hoschton launches scarecrow effort with new focus

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Sunday, June 21. 2009

It’ll be quality — not quantity — that’ll be the focus of this year’s scarecrow effort in Hoschton. And there’ll be no attempts for another world record, either. “That’s an old hat,” said key organizer Robbie Bettis. Hoschton didn’t get a Guinness World Record in 2008 for the “Most Scarecrows in One Location” because of ... [Full Story »]

Restrictions to come for wellhead protection

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Sunday, June 21. 2009

New protection zones will soon be in place regarding safe distances around wellheads in Hoschton. The goal, set forth at Monday’s Planning and Zoning Committee meeting, is to set up these new wellhead protection zones in the zoning book and map. The Georgia Environmental Protection Division requires that all municipalities running a well have ... [Full Story »]

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