Braselton News

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.