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Police arrest gang members in Buford

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BraseltonNewsTODAY
Thursday, May 22. 2008
The Gwinnett County Police Department said officers arrested four people earlier this month in Buford who are suspected “Blood” gang members. The four gang members were riding in the Peeble Brook subdivision, near I-985, but didn’t live in the area and didn’t know anyone who lived there. An officer stopped the vehicle ... [Full Story »] 

Budget changes ahead in Hoschton

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BraseltonNewsTODAY
Thursday, May 22. 2008
After three public hearings, Hoschton is set to adopt changes to its budget next week. The council is expected to discuss the proposed changes during its work session on Thursday, at 7 p.m., and approve the amendments on Monday, June 2, at 7 p.m. The Hoschton City Council initially adopted its 2008 budget in December 2007 for $771,000, ... [Full Story »] 

EDITORIAL: Are governments too professional?

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BraseltonNewsTODAY
Wednesday, May 21. 2008
There’s a growing suspicion by many observers that we’ve over-professionalized local governments. For decades, citizens bucked against elected officials, especially those who were perceived to be incompetent. Citizens clamored for a more professional approach to government. So we hired city managers, county managers and other ... [Full Story »] 

LETTER: Watch out for developer politicians

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BraseltonNewsTODAY
Wednesday, May 21. 2008
Dear Editor: I find it fascinating what a little homework and a few phone calls can get you. I was curious about signage restrictions that Jackson County enforces. There seem to be obtrusive political signs popping up all over the county.  A particular interest is the commission chairman’s race. I noticed that a certain ... [Full Story »] 

CRAWFORD: Nervous about Novemeber?

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BraseltonNewsTODAY
Wednesday, May 21. 2008
When Georgia Republicans hold their annual state convention, it’s usually a festive occasion where delegates take verbal shots at the opposition party and get enthusiastic about the big victories coming in November. At the GOP convention in Columbus last week, the bashing of Democrats was in full force, with Insurance Commissioner John ... [Full Story »] 

Woman calls police, slams door in officer’s face

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BraseltonNewsTODAY
Wednesday, May 21. 2008
A Braselton officer said he got conflicting stories about a dispute between neighbors — with one of the residents slamming a door in his face. The office answered a call Sunday about a domestic dispute between neighbors on Park Bend Avenue in the Riverbend at Mulberry Park subdivision. The woman who called police said she asked the driver of ... [Full Story »] 

Woman calls police, slams door in officer’s face

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BraseltonNewsTODAY
Wednesday, May 21. 2008
A Braselton officer said he got conflicting stories about a dispute between neighbors — with one of the residents slamming a door in his face. The office answered a call Sunday about a domestic dispute between neighbors on Park Bend Avenue in the Riverbend at Mulberry Park subdivision. The woman who called police said she asked the ... [Full Story »] 

Hoschton police charge Columbus man with DUI

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BraseltonNewsTODAY
Wednesday, May 21. 2008
A Columbus man was charged with DUI on Sunday, after telling a Hoschton officer that he was visiting the area for a National Guard drill. An officer said Kenneth A. Couture Jr., 21, was speeding on Ga. Hwy. 53 and the tint on his vehicle’s windows was too dark. When the officer asked why Couture was in the area, he said he was in town ... [Full Story »] 

Commissioners table action on Braselton's TAD request

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BraseltonNewsTODAY
Wednesday, May 21. 2008
Braselton leaders had hoped the Jackson County Board of Commissioners would approve a resolution Monday night supporting their tax allocation district. Instead, the BOC postponed action after receiving notice from tax commissioner Don Elrod on his concerns about the issue. Commissioner Tom Crow said Elrod had contacted him with concerns about ... [Full Story »] 

Church seeks zoning approval for move

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BraseltonNewsTODAY
Wednesday, May 21. 2008
A growing West Jackson church may soon move its ministry to a former school house and factory in Hoschton. New Community, a Christian church, plans to relocate to a 26,000 square-foot on Ga. Hwy. 53 in Hoschton. The building once housed a school, factory and an automotive accident investigation business. New Community has been meeting at West ... [Full Story »] 
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