The Braselton News

28/01/2025

The work of Braselton’s own Chris Hobe, a pop art creator, is on display at The 1904 gallery. A reception was held for Hobe (left) on Saturday at the The 1904 in Braselton,. The display is titled, “Pop Art Lives, The Art of Hobe.”

22/01/2025

Due to the severity of road conditions throughout the county, the Jackson County School System will remain closed on Thursday, January 23, 2025. All extracurricular activities are also cancelled.

22/01/2025

Vehicle Fire: I-85S at the 129 Exit has 2 of 3 lanes blocked.

22/01/2025

People keep asking us how the roads are. ALL roads in Jackson County are hazardous at this time. The county Road Department and GDOT have been out treating the roadways. Even with them doing this, the mush re-freezes. We HIGHLY encourage everyone to stay at home and off the roadways.

22/01/2025

21/01/2025

Due to the snow fall this afternoon and forecasted freezing temperatures overnight, the Jackson County School System will be closed Wednesday, January 22. All extracurricular activities are also cancelled.

21/01/2025

Due to a change in forecast, JCSS will begin afternoon dismissal two hours early. All extracurricular activities for today have been cancelled. Elementary school after care programs will remain open until 3 p.m.

21/01/2025

EARLY Release due to weather: We are sharing for the Jackson County School System

20/01/2025

The Jackson County High School boys wrestling team finished fifth over the weekend at the Class AAAAA state duals.

10/01/2025

Thanks to everyone who posted photos in the comment section of our earlier request for snow pictures. Here are some additional photos that were messaged and emailed to us.

10/01/2025

The Jackson County High School Lady Panthers Wrestling team hosted the area duals tournament Thursday night and finished as runners-up, qualifying for state.

10/01/2025

Please send us your snow photos! Be sure to list the location and the names of those who appear in the photo. Pictures can be sent via direct message to our page or emailed to [email protected].

08/01/2025

A new day for LCA: Lanier Christian Academy in South Hall held a ribbon-cutting ceremony this afternoon for its new school building.

07/01/2025

1/8/2025 update
On Monday January 6, 2025, at approximately 3:30 pm, the Braselton Police Department Criminal Investigation Division was made aware of a social media post alleging the occurrence of an attempted child abduction in the town limits. No call from the social media poster was made to the Braselton Police to report this allegation. Braselton Police have not found evidence any law enforcement department was directly notified of this allegation. Braselton Police have not located any evidence that any of the alleged activity actually occurred. Braselton Police Uniform Patrol Division will continue to conduct area patrols through all neighborhoods to ensure the safety of the community.

1/7/2025 original post
The Braselton Police Department is actively investigating a Facebook post alleging an attempted child abduction. Currently we have received no information that would cause concern for public safety. Out of an abundance of caution, Braselton Police Department Uniform Patrol is conducting regular area checks through all neighborhoods within the town limits of Braselton. As we know more, the Town will release updates on the investigation to keep the community informed. If you have any information regarding this investigation, please email [email protected]. And if you see illegal or unsafe activity, please call 911.

05/01/2025

Photos of Jackson County High School boys and girls basketball Jan. 3 against Winder-Barrow. The girls won 44-43, while the boys fell 72-45.

04/01/2025

Last night (Jan. 3), the Jackson County High School basketball program honored the memory of late basketball coach Heather Backer, holding a pink-out and presenting a plaque to her children Bryce Bruce, Brooklyn Bruce and Braelyn Bruce. Backer, a longtime JCHS coach, passed away in 2024. Backer served as a multi-sport coach — both as a head coach and an assistant — for Jackson County for over two decades. She is a member of the Jackson County High School Athletic Hall of Fame.

01/01/2025

Westley Greenewald was the first baby of 2025 delivered at Northeast Georgia Medical Center Braselton. He was born at 2:00 a.m. on Jan. 1 to Kayla and Stephen Greenewald of Sugar Hill. The baby boy weighed in at 7lbs. 11oz. and measured 19.75 inches. He was delivered by Kasey Pitts, a midwife with Northeast Georgia Physicians Group OB/GYN. The family received a gift basket courtesy of the Northeast Georgia Health System Auxiliary and Safe Kids Northeast Georgia (Photos by Jessica Bate).

31/12/2024

Photos from Jackson County High School girls basketball action against Jefferson Monday in the finals of Jaxco Holiday Hoopfest. The Panthers fell 68-41 to finish as tournament runners-up.