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The Braselton News Wednesday, December 21, 2022 Page 2A Community calendar Holiday dinner offered Dec. 23 in Hosditon A hot holiday meal will be offered Friday, Dec. 23, from 6-8 p.m. at the Hoschton Train Depot. The dinner is offered to those who "need a hot meal, (are) alone for the holidays or just need some fellow ship," according to organizers. "Bring yourself, bring your family," organizers said. Those wanting to eat are asked to text 706-605- 0977 to let organizers know the number of people in their party planning to attend. Celebration Church plans Christmas Eve services Celebration Church will have four Christmas Eve Services on Saturday, December 24. Services will be held at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. The church will have a Christmas Eve family expe rience at 11 a.m., which is an interactive service that brings the whole family together. Candlelight Services will be at 1 p.m., 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. Celebration Church is located at 5560 Thompson Mill Rd., Hoschton. For more information, visit celebrationfamily.com/ Christmas White Plains plans New Year's Eve singing White Plains Baptist Church will host a New Year's Eve singing on Saturday, Dec. 31, at 7 p.m. Mercy's Cry will perform. White Plains is located at 3650 Hwy. 124 West, Jef ferson. 'BraseltonTec' to offer workshops for tech start-ups BraseltonTec — a private-public initiative between the Town of Braselton and the Advanced Technology Development Center (ATDC) at Georgia Tech — is launching its "spark sessions" in January. These workshops, held at the Braselton Civic Center, will provide information for start-up tech companies covering fundraising, cap-table formation, marketing strategy and a host of topics led by experts. The first session is Jan. 12 at 6 p.m. It will discuss the differ ence between "a lifestyle business and a scalable uni corn and the steps toward startup success." The town has partnered with ATDC, which is a Geor gia economic development organization funded by the state legislature and managed under the Georgia Tech Enterprise Innovation Institute. It is the oldest technology business accelerator in the U.S. and its graduating companies have raised over $3 billion in venture capital. "ATDC's mission is to develop a technology ecosys tem that attracts technology companies, investors and the talent required to scale," according to a press re lease from the town. The BraseltonTec workshops are free and open to the public. Space, however, is limited. For more infor mation or to register, visitwww.BraseltonTec.com. Tour de la Charcuterie set for Jan. 15 in Braselton Tourde la Charcuterie, a gourmet tasting and shop ping event, is scheduled for Jan. 15 from 2-6 p.m. at the Braselton Civic Center. Patrons will have unlimited access to a grazing table with meats, cheeses and a variety of accoutrements, paired with tastings from area wineries and breweries. "Charcuterie originated hundreds of years ago in France and has gained popularity recently in America," organizers said. "Tour de Charcuterie is a nod to the French culture that we enjoy in Braselton, from Cha teau Elan Winery and Resort, to Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta, to The Galloping Galette." Experts will also provide demos on stage with food presentation tips, and local artists will bring serving pieces and cheese boards to help create a charcuterie spread at home. Wine tastings will feature samples from Braselton's Chateau Elan Winery and area wineries. Beer tastings will offer samples of dark, light, hoppy and stout sam ples from Braselton Brewing Company. Ninth-annual Braselton Chocolate Walk set for Feb. 4 The ninth-annual Braselton Chocolate Walk will be held in downtown Braselton Feb. 4 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. At each stop, walkers collect a chocolate snack from participating businesses. "Chocolate will come in many forms so grab a group of friends or plan a date with your sweetheart and enjoy some sweet treats while you shop," organizers said. Shops will be stamping each walker's map. Those with completed stamped maps will be eligible for a $100 Buy Local Braselton E-Gift Card drawing on Tues day, Feb. 7. The E-gift card can be redeemed at 23 par ticipating businesses in Braselton. Tickets are $15 each and are limited. Ticket holders must be 16 years or older. Hoschton History Harvest set for March 11 The City of Hoschton will host a "history harvest" on March 11 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Hoschton Train Depot to digitize any old photographs, documents, let ters, diaries and videos that Hoschton residents may have. "Don't let our history fade away," organizers said. The event is being sponsored by the Hoschton Downtown Development Authority. For more information, call 706-654-3034. Quality Professional Craftsmanship Jjjk Southern rim Pain tingf^ 770-513-4470 www.southernpaintingandrepairs.com ; *200 OFF Complete Int./Ext. I or 10% OFF Any Painting Job We now offer southern pressure washing. Around town Weekly snapshots from around the Braselton-Hoschton community CARING FOR THE COMMUNITY Submitted photo Hoschton Police Chief Brad Hill (left) and Hoschton Interim City Manager Jennifer Kidd-Harrison pose with donated Christmas gifts. The Hoschton community, city staff and elected officials joined together to provide presents for multiple families in need. News briefs GWINNETT CO. Gwinnett County BOE approves $1,000 bonus to benefit-eligible employees The Gwinnett County Board of Education approved a one-time payment of $1,000 to all active, benefit-eligible employees during its Dec. 15 meeting. This benefit will be paid in a lump sum and included in these employees’ December 2022 monthly paycheck. All applicable federal, state and local deductions will apply as well and any normal benefit related deductions. “I am very proud of all of our employees,” Gwinnett County Schools Superintendent Calvin J. Watts said. “We know our students continue to manage the effects of the pandemic. As a result, we have asked everyone, particu larly our teachers and principals, to do more to support them, and they have answered the call. Our employees have done a remarkable job addressing the needs of each and every student, and this one-time payment is one way to say ‘thank you" for their hard work and dedication.” GWINNETT CO. Gwinnett BOE approves school and district leaders The Gwinnett County Board of Education on Dec. 15 approved a new principal at Shiloh Elementary School as well as well as a new chief financial officer and a new executive director of leadership development. Those filling those roles are as follows: •Jennifer L. Mercedes has been named the new Princi pal at Shiloh Elementary. Mercedes currently serves as assistant principal at Shiloh Elementary. She replaces Thomas Trippany who is retiring. •Masana L. Mailliard has been named the new chief financial officer. She replaces Joe Heffron who is retir ing. •Chandra Walker has been named executive director of leadership development. She replaces Kendra Washington-Bass who is no longer with the district. Community outreach Jackson Co. seniors receive medical equipment donations Several Jackson County seniors were recently provided medi cal equipment donations. “From time to time, our agency is bequeathed durable medical equipment that families no longer need,” said Thom Price with Visiting Angels. “We keep a storage unit and wait for the right fit for folks that are in need. One of our dearest clients’ family donated a power wheelchair after he passed. This chair needed batteries to become operational. These batteries are relatively ex pensive so we stored the unit and waited for the right opportunity. Well that opportunity has presented itself.” Thom’s wife, Michele, volunteers at the Jackson County Se nior Center to perform vital readings for the senior center resi dents. “One of the standout seniors is a wonderful woman who is a double leg amputee. She wheels herself around the center (and home) and is remaining as independent as she can. Michele fell in love with her spirit and wanted to donate the power chair to this nice lady,” T. Price said. Jackson County assistant manager Gina Roy introduced Price to Peggy Jenkins, the regional director for the Area Agency for Aging. “During a lunch conversation, Peggy and I spoke about our desire to donate the chair,” T. Price said. “I explained the situation with the batteries. Peggy asked for me to send the specifics about what was needed. 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