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Braselton, Georgia is located in Jackson County. Zip codes in Braselton, GA include 30517. More Braselton information.

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Eyes on the Road: Voters may learn of T-SPLOST projects before balloting

Most of the transportation tax's focus is on regional roads projects, but that makes up three-fourths of where the proposed dollars will go.

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Sun Feb 12, 2012

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Homeowner, residents have dispute about too many visitors at house

A civil dispute between a homeowner and those living rent-free at the residence lead to the involvement of deputies, according to an incident report from the Jackson County Sheriff's Office.

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Sat Feb 11, 2012

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Congressional candidates report campaign contributions, costs

Jackson County Commission Chairman Hunter Bicknell has some financial catching up to do in his bid for a Congressional seat.

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Firefighters respond to area incidents

The West Jackson Fire Department responded to the following incidents during the past two weeks: a false alarm at a Ga.

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Fri Feb 10, 2012

Patch.com

Braselton Seeks Fledgling Fashion Designers to Create Event T-shirt Design

We're all thinking about it. Between chilly morning temperatures keeping the South tethered to winter and warm, sunny afternoons giving the earliest hints of spring, all eyes are on the calendar as we look ahead to spring and summer break, and all thoughts turn to dreams of the beach.

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Car club asks city to close street for cruise-ins

A car club that has been holding its monthly "cruise-ins" in Braselton will be moving back to Hoschton.

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Thu Feb 09, 2012

Athens Banner-Herald

Jackson Blotter

RECOVERED VEHICLE: A deputy on patrol on the morning of Jan. 31 spotted a 1998 black Honda Civic parked on the side of the Brockton Loop.

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Driver helps abused woman left on the side of roadway

A driver who saw a battered woman crying as she walked along Ga. Hwy. 211 took the woman back to her home at Chateau Elan before convincing her to call police, according to an incident report in Braselton.

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Margaret Tanner

Margaret Lurline Duck Tanner, 92, died February 8, 2012 following a lengthy illness.

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Wed Feb 08, 2012

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Braselton to refinance $14 million in bonds

Town also reaches agreement over Gwinnett services The Braselton Town Council is getting the ball rolling on refinancing $14 million in water and sewer bonds - a move that could save the town an estimated $1 million over the life of the bonds.

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Tue Feb 07, 2012

Athens Banner-Herald

Jefferson to replace trees around historic courthouse

The Jefferson Heritage Tree Council will celebrate Arbor Day this year by replacing some of the trees that had to be removed from the historic Jackson County Courthouse square last year.

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Mon Feb 06, 2012

MainStreetNews.com

Braselton seeks bids for more projects

The Town of Braselton is looking for proposals from qualified engineering firms and consultants for two major projects in downtown.

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Fri Feb 03, 2012

Athens Banner-Herald

dePeterse: Life seems simpler in winter

The mildness of our winter has been surprising. My recent walks here in Oconee County cause me to veer around emerald islands of clover and overstep the terra-cotta mountains thrown up by the fire ants.

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Man tries to interview for job, but makes threats

A man that tried to interview for a job instead left his potential employer feeling threatened, according to an incident report from the Braselton Police Department.

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Painting designed in Braselton will be U.N. stamp

The design is simple, but the intricate stories behind a piece of artwork created in Braselton include the heartbreaking and the uplifting.

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Patch.com

Braselton Issues Request for Proposals for Downtown Project

The town of Braselton is currently soliciting proposals from qualified engineering firmsA and consultants interested in participating in the design and development of Phase 2 of the Downtown Streetscapes and Town Green project.A "The Town Green was first envisioned by the citizens of Braselton in 2003," said Town Manager and Clerk Jennifer Dees.

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Thu Feb 02, 2012

MainStreetNews.com

Gas station investigated after fuel quality complaints

The Georgia Department of Agriculture says that a gas station in Braselton isn't facing a fine or penalty for an apparent accident in which diesel fuel was mixed with premium fuel, according to a spokesperson.

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Project with stores, apartments clears first hurdle

A mixed-use project that will bring stores and close to 300 apartments to Braselton may be too large for the area, according to two residents who spoke in opposition to the proposal.

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Wed Feb 01, 2012

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Reservoir full, but restrictions remain

Fall and winter rains have refilled the Bear Creek Reservoir, but restrictions implemented last fall on those who use the water remain in place.

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Bobcat, raccoon test positive for rabies

A bobcat found near the Jackson-Hall county line near Gillsville and a raccoon in the Whitney Trace area of Braselton both tested positive for rabies, according to officials.

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