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Page 2A The Braselton News Wednesday, June 25, 2025 Communitv calendar •LUNCHEON AND SPAGHETTI PLANNED AT CENTER POINTE CHURCH Center Pointe Church is hosting a free seniors Luncheon on the third Thursday of each month from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will include lunch, fellowship and games. Those interested are asked to provide their name and number of people attending by caking 706-654-4862. • EQUALITY FEST SHOW SET FOR TUNE 28 AT BRASELTON CIVIC CENTER Equality Test a Gainesville-based nonprofit supporting the Northeast Georgia LGBTQ+ com- munity, wik host a fundraiser Tune 28 at 8 p.m. at the Braselton Civic Center [27 East Lake Dr.]. 'The event wik feature dynamic drag performances, community engagement and raffle giveaways—all to raise funds for the inaugural Equality Test happening this September in Gainesville," organizers said."This Pride Month celebration is both a night of entertainment and a chance for the Braselton community to show their support for inclusivity and local grassroots efforts." Tickets start at $12 and can be purchased at https://www.equalityfestga.com/event-de- tails-registration/fundraising-drag-show •BRASELTON POLICE FOUNDATION 5K IS JULY 26 The Braselton Potice Foundation will hold its annual 5K fundraiser July 25 at 7:30 a.m. on the lower patio of the Braselton Brothers Store Building [9924 Davis St]. Race packet pickup beings at 6:30 a.m. The Braselton Police Foundation raises funds to provide eguipment and financial support to the Braselton Police Department and to officers in need. The Foundation is also working with BPD to expand their public safety initiatives. Register for the race at https://runsignup.com/ Race/GA/Braselton/BraseltonPokceFoundationSK •BRASELTON MOVIE NIGHTS CONTINUE The Town of Braselton wik continue its free and pet-friendly "Movie Under the Stars" series on the Braselton Town Green [9924 Davis St] July 12 with "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice." All movie events run from 7-10 p.m. 'The movie wik start when it gets dark enough to see the screen," organizers said."Bring your family, friends, pets, and lawn chairs, and make it a dinner and movie evening." •THREE-DAY KRAV MAGA WOMEN'S SELF-DEFENSE COURSE AHEAD JULY 25-27 AT CHATEAU ELAN Eric and Melissa Scoggins, who own ETS Wealth Management in Hoschton, are bringing a three-day CKM Krav Maga women's self-defense boot camp to Chateau Elan. The dates are July 25-27. "We believe in this system so much, we're organizing the event at zero profit - it's all about community safety and awareness," Eric Scoggins said in an announcement for the event. CKM Krav Maga was founded by Moni Aizik, a former Israek Defense Forces member with jiu-jitsu and judo expertise. Ak instructors are trained by him. The event is open to those ages Around town Weekly snapshots from around the Braselton-Hoschton community Photo by Savannah Jacobs/Jackson County Schools . ■ Gyal . * SOFTBALL SKILLS AND DRILLS Larsen Palmer fields a grounder during a drill as part of Jackson County High School’s recent softball camp. 12-70. Men are welcome, too, "especiaky those passionate about teaching others how to stay safe," Scoggins said. For more information, visit commandokravmaga.com/bootcamps/smart-safe/ •VETERANS CELEBRATION PLANNED FOR CHATEAU ELAN JULY 27 A community tribute, Saluting Our Veterans: Standing Strong Together, will take place on Sunday, July 27, from 4-7 p.m. at the Chateau Elan Winery & Resort Pavilion. News briefs HALL COUNTY HALL COUNTY This free public event will feature personal stories tributes,"and a shared commitment to ensuring that no veteran is forgotten," organizers said. Attendees will also enjoy live music from Highway 211, with food and beverages available for purchase. A highlight of the evening includes an address from Colonel Alan Sims, USAF [Retired], of the National Character Association. Guests will also have the opportunity to engage with veteran support organizations, such as The Headstrong Project and Doc's Healing Hives. "We believe that honoring our veterans is not a one-day event, but a lasting commitment to their well-being and legacy," organizers said.'Through this gathering, we aim to foster commu nity, raise awareness, and stand in solidarity with those who have sacrificed for our freedom." Admission is free, but attendees are encouraged to reserve their spot in advance by claiming a ticket For more information and to reserve tickets, visit cemilitarysupportfoundation.org. •ANTIQUE FESTIVALS AHEAD IN BRASELTON Two antigue events are coming to Braselton later in the year at 115 Harrison St downtown. The Art-Tigues Summer market is set for Aug. 23-24 and is set to draw 150 vendors. Times are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday [Aug. 23] and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday [Aug. 24]. Then, the Braselton Antigue and Artisan Festival is stated for Oct. 25-26, with 250 vendors expected. Those times are also 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday [Oct. 25] and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday [Oct. 26]. The festival will include food trucks and live music. Parking and admission are free for both events. For more information, cak 706-824-7204 or visit vintagemarkets.net. •BRASELTON BREW FEST SET FOR SEPT.20 The Town of Braselton wik holds its second-annual Braselton Brew Fest Sept. 20 from 2-5 p.m. on the Braselton Town Green. "Brewmasters transform the Braselton Town Green into a hoppin' beer garden for the annual Braselton Brew Fest" organizers said.'Ticket holders can partake in unlimited samples of craft beer from Georgia breweries. Enjoy food trucks, live music, lawn games, giveaways and Lawhon named interim attorney for Hall County Justin Lawhon, who currently serves as the Senior Assis- Hall County launches new webpage to explain homestead exemption changes more." General admission is $50 per person and $60 the day of the event. VIP tickets are available for $75. The event opens at 1p.m. for VIP ticket holders. Proceeds benefit Braselton's Downtown Development Authority, which organizes the event All ticket holders must be 21 years of age or older on the day of the event. tant County Attorney for Hall County, has been named to serve as the interim County Attorney following the resigna tion of County Attorney Bill Linkous, according to a press release from the county. “We appreciate Bill’s leadership and legal expertise throughout his time with Hall County,” County Administrator Zach Propes said. “He has provided invaluable counsel to the Board of Commissioners and staff, and we wish him all the best in his future endeavors.” Linkous has served the Hall County Attorney’s Office since October 2021 and has held the role of County Attorney since January 2023. His last day with Hall County will be July 18. Lawhon has more than a decade of legal experience in local government and has served in the Hall County Attorney’s Of fice since 2022. In his role as Senior Assistant County Attor ney, he has provided legal support on a wide range of issues including contracts, ordinances and litigation. Lawhon will serve as the Hall County has launched a dedicated webpage to help resi dents better understand the recently enacted homestead exemp tions. “Hall County is in a unique position because we are impacted by both the statewide exemption, House Bill 581, and local ex emptions, HB 1268 and HB 1270,” Hall County Chief Appraiser Steve Watson said. “Our goal is to make the process as transpar ent and accessible as possible so residents can understand their potential savings and how these changes to homestead exemp tions affect them directly.” The webpage includes: •A breakdown of each bill’s impact •Explanation of when and how the exemptions are applied •A chart showing how municipal residents are impacted •Frequently Asked Questions Residents can access the page by visiting www.hallcounty.org and navigating to the Tax Assessors’ page. Braselton interim County Attorney beginning July 21 until a permanent replacement is named. Golf tournament raises $300K to expand emergency care at NGMC Braselton People living in and around Braselton will have expand ed access to emergency care starting in 2026, thanks in part to funds raised through the Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) Foundation’s annual Cheryl Shippey Me morial golf tournament. The tournament held last month at Legends at Chateau Elan raised more than $300,000, with funds going to support the expansion of the emer gency department at North east Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) Braselton. The tournament is named in honor and memory of Cheryl Shippey, an NGHS Founda tion employee who died un expectedly in March 2023. She was well-known in the Braselton community for her work and was instrumental in the creation of the tournament. “We are proud to honor Cheryl in this way,” said Chris Bray, NGHS Foundation pres ident and chief philanthropy officer. “Her passion for the health of her community lives on through this tournament.” wt: fe^ Photo courtesy of Northeast Georgia Health System The winning team for the fourth year in a row was Mall of Georgia Ford. MEDICARE DOESN’T HAVE TO DE CONFOSING. Affordable Medicare Solutions has helped thousands of Georgians navigate Medicare with clarity and confidence, at no cost to you! MEDICARE SOLUTIONS YEARS’ NOW SERVING JACKSON COUNTY, GA! . State NGMC Braselton opened in 2015 with an emergency department designed to han dle 25,000 visits a year, but annual visits have more than doubled in less than a decade as the population around the hospital continues to boom. Construction is already under way to double the size of the emergency department, taking it from 23 treatment rooms to 46. The expansion is expected to be complete in 2026. The tournament was pre sented in partnership with Jackson EMC and drew 120 golfers. The winning team for the fourth year in a row was from Mall of Georgia Ford. “It’s amazing to see so many people come together for our community,” said Chauntelle Steines, chairwoman of the golf committee. “Knowing that our neighbors and friends will get even better emergency care because of this support is tremendous.” To donate or learn more about the NGHS Foundation, its events and other ways to support, visitnghs.com/foun- dation. Why Choose Us 10 Experienced Medicare Advisors 750+ 5-Star Client Testimonials 30 Years Serving Our Seniors 100% FREE Services - No Cost EVER! Echols wins District 2 PSC GOP primary Jackson County had a low turnout for the two PSC seats in the June 17 election with just 817 votes (1.3%) of reg istered voters casting a ballot. Jackson Countian and PSC incumbent Tim Echols, who lives in Hoschton, handily won the District 2 Republican primary with 85% of the vote in the county and 77% of the vote statewide. He will face Democrat Alicia Johnson later this year. In District 3, Democrat Keisha Sean Waites had 39% of the county’s vote to Peter Hubbard’s 37% and Robert Jones’ 24%. Waites and Hub bard are headed for a state wide runoff on July 15. The winner of the runoff will face Republican Fitz Johnson. We’re local. We’re Experts. We’re Here for YOU. -Call 770-945-5261_ Y 115 Towne Center Pkwy, Suite 108, Hoschton, GA 30548
