Public hearings on a large multi-family development proposed in Braselton have been deferred.
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Braselton Town Council District 3 member Tony Funari will face challenger Jim Joedecke in the upcoming Nov. 5 election.
Early and absentee-by-mail voting for the Nov. 5 election begins Monday, Oct. 14, at the Jackson County Elections and Registration Office in Jefferson for all cities across Jackson County.
The Jackson County Democrats will host their signature dinner at the Jefferson Civic Center on Saturday, Oct. 12, at 6 p.m.
Northeast Georgia Health System and Anthem failed to reach a new contract agreement ahead of the Sept. 30 deadline. As of Oct. 1, NGHS is no longer available as an in-network care provider with Anthem — formerly Blue Cross Blue Shield.
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Northeast Georgia Medical Center is a partner of a statewide cancer research group that recently received substantial funding from the National Cancer Institute to help improve care for cancer patients.
In a stunning move, Judge David Sweat ruled Oct. 2 that the recall efforts against Hoschton Mayor Theresa Kenerly and mayor pro tem Jim Cleveland can move forward. The ruling is one of the very few times in Georgia that a superior court judge has allowed a recall movement against a public of…
In previous issues of this newspaper, qualifying stories indicated Tony Funari and Jim Joedecke qualified for the Braselton Town Council District 2 race. Funari and Joedecke qualified for the District 3 race.
The tax rate for the county government is going down slightly following action by the Jackson County Board of Commissioners on Sept. 25.
A Braselton man was recently arrested during an investigation into statewide burglaries of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources Wildlife Management Areas.
Northeast Georgia Health System and Aetna recently agreed to terms for a new contract that covers the care NGHS provides to all Aetna health plan members in Northeast Georgia.
Suzanne Owens has officially withdrawn her candidacy for the Hoschton City Council race.
Hearings on recall efforts against two elected officials in Hoschton are being held this week.
A proposal to build some storage buildings in South Jackson got shot down by the Jackson County Planning Commission Sept. 26, but the board approved a number of other routine rezonings and several text amendments to the county’s development code.
A city-initiated rezoning of 21 properties in Hoschton raised a number of questions from area residents at a recent public meeting.
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The fall issue of Braselton TODAY magazine is now available across the greater Braselton area.
High schools in the Braselton area topped the state graduation rate last year.
LongHorn Steakhouse has opened its newest restaurant in Braselton.
A request for a conditional use to allow a car wash in Braselton has been pulled.
Hearings for two recall petition challenges in Hoschton have been scheduled.
Buy Local Braselton recently hosted an official ribbon-cutting for 1819 Tattoo Company.
Members of the Braselton community were invited Tuesday (Sept. 17) to give their input on updates to the towns comprehensive plan.
A Louisiana man was recently arrested in connection with a 2018 threats case.
Braselton planners recently gave the initial nod for a multi-family development off of Thompson Mill Rd.
The American Red Cross plans upcoming blood drives in the area, including:
Suzanne Owens, a candidate for Hoschton City Council, plans to withdraw her candidacy.
Developers of a proposed large development in Braselton have requested to defer a hearing on the project.
Judge David R. Sweat will hear the two recall challenges filed by Hoschton mayor Theresa Kenerly and mayor pro tem Jim Cleveland.
Braselton’s Matt Ruppel was named a “Main Street Hero” at the Georgia Downtown Association’s annual conference at Jekyll Island.
With Georgia experiencing over 70 days of temperatures above 90 degrees this year, Georgia Power urges customers to act to minimize the impact of higher temperatures and increased energy use on electric bills.
The Braselton News is launching a new website starting Sept. 18.
The Jackson County Democrats will host former Columbus mayor and U.S. Senate candidate Teresa Tomlinson on Thursday, Sept. 19, at 6:30 p.m. at the Bank OZK Community room, Jefferson.
The Hall County Sheriff’s Office recently launched Sheriff to Citizen, an online tool that helps citizens track law enforcement activity.
Facilities projects were the main topic of action at the Sept. 9 Jackson County Board of Education meeting.
Braselton planners will hear requests for three large projects at its upcoming meeting.
A number of projects being done were discussed by the Jackson County Water Authority at its meeting Sept. 12.
Northeast Georgia Medical Center has now surpassed the $1.8 billion mark in local and state economic impact according to a recent report by the Georgia Hospital Association, the state’s largest hospital trade association.
An Auburn man was killed and two others were seriously injured after a wreck on Sept. 11 in the Braselton area.
In an early-morning called meeting Sept. 13, the Jackson County Board of Education approved a tax rate of 18.655 mills for general operations and 2.7 mills for bond repayments.
Two Hoschton leaders at the center of a potential recall election are challenging the effort in court.
LongHorn Steakhouse will open in Braselton on Tuesday, Sept. 17.
Property tax season is upon us, and the Hall County Tax Commissioner's Office is preparing to issue approximately 89,000 tax statements for real and personal property. The 2019 Hall County property tax statements will be mailed Sept. 13 and are due Nov. 15.
The National Alliance on Mental Illness Hall County plans its Fall Family-to-Family classes starting in September.
Beginning Monday, Sept. 9, Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) invites parents and members of the community to join GCPS staff members in participating in a review of proposed curriculum resources.
Hoschton residents are fed up with continued delays on a trash pickup contract.
A specialized team of personnel from the Gwinnett County Department of Fire and Emergency Services was deployed as part of the state’s organized response to Hurricane Dorian. Emergency management and public safety officials from Gwinnett participated in National Weather Service briefings hel…
After months of wrangling, the Braselton Town Council approved Chateau Elan's controversial plans to build 68 townhomes and 55 single-family homes. The action came at the council's meeting Sept. 9.
The Humane Society of Northeast Georgia (HSNEGA) recently announced it began a remodel on its spay/neuter suite on Sept. 9 and will remain closed during the construction. The remodel is estimated to take 4-6 weeks with spay/neuter services starting up again in mid-October.
The library crosswalk across Davis St. in downtown Braselton garnered the “Best Design-Placemaking Award” of the year at the Georgia Downtown Association’s conference at Jekyll Island.
Buy Local Braselton recently hosted the ribbon-cutting ceremony for Supershine Xpress Car Wash and Lube on Cody Dr. near Friendship Rd. in Braselton West.
Buy Local Braselton recently hosted a gala ribbon cutting for Rachetti’s Café and Pizzeria at 7437 Spout Springs Rd. in Braselton West.
After months of wrangling, the Braselton Town Council approved Chateau Elan's controversial plans to build 68 townhomes and 55 single-family homes. The action came at the council's meeting Sept. 9.
Hoschton residents are fed up with continued delays on a trash pickup contract.
The Jackson County government ended FY2018 in the black, adding $1.6 million to its general fund reserves.
Braselton is seeking input for its upcoming comprehensive plan update.
Organizers seeking a recall against two Hoschton officials have crossed the first hurdle. A recall petition was filed Tuesday, Sept. 3, with the Jackson County Board of Elections and Registration Office. Over 130 signatures were collected on the request, which was submitted by chairperson Ma…
If you're a proud recycler of your household garbage, this story might deflate your expectations.
Hoschton has been awarded a $600,000 state grant for sewer improvements on Panther Ct.
The Town of Braselton plans a public hearing to discuss the 2018-22 Capital Improvement Element and Short Term Work Program update.
Members of the Jackson County Comprehensive High School marching band play during the Panthers’ 16-0 loss to North Hall last Friday.
The fate of a controversial residential development at Chateau Elan could be decided next week.
A story in the Aug. 28 issue of this newspaper had an incorrect location mentioned.
How much power should local governments have to dictate the design of houses in their communities?
The Jackson County Cattleman’s Association hosted a cattle sale in May to raise money for the Jackson County Agricultural Facility. The sale — which was held at the Elrod Sale Barn — raised $64,000. There were a total of 48 items (live lots, embryos, straws, etc.) donated for the sale.
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