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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 8, 2023 THE JACKSON HERALD PAGE 3A Jefferson native wins Jefferson native Neal Lester has been awarded an international award for a program he directs as a professor at Arizona State University. Lester and the ASU Project Humanities he di rects received an Anthem Award, often called “the internet's highest honor.” which honors individuals, movements, and organiza tions “that spark meaning ful local and global social change,” according to the Webby Awards, which started the Anthem recog nition program in 2021. The honor puts the pro gram in the company of Doctors Without Borders and renowned anthropolo gist Dr. Jane Goodall. Lester is ASU Founda tion Professor of English and nationally renowned author and expert in Af rican American literature and culture. He graduat ed from Jefferson High School in 1977. “Project Humanities brings together individuals and communities across international award Jefferson native Neal Lester was recently honored for a program he leads as professor at Arizona State Univer sity. Town of Braselton accepting citizens academy applications The Town of Braselton is taking applications for its Braselton Government Citizens Academy, which begins next month. “The Town of Braselton Government Citizens Acad emy Program is a unique opportunity for citizens to de velop a better understanding about Town of Braselton Government,” organizers said. “Each month covers a different topic related to town service provision.” The citizens academy starts in April and runs for sev en months, meeting on the third Thursday of each month from 6-8 p.m. The October session runs until 10 p.m. Applicants must agree to attend all seven sessions. Ex tracurricular activities include a trolley tour of town and ride alongs with the Braselton Police Department. Space is limited to the first 10 qualified applicants. “The classes fill quickly, so don’t delay,” organizers said. For more information, call 706-654-3915. Survey says By Ben Munro ben@mainstreetnews. com An economic develop ment survey conducted by Hoschton Councilmember Debbie Martin indicated that city residents are hun gry for more dining options. “By far, the citizens want food,” she told the council at its most recent work session. “And that goes from restau rants to bakery sweets.” Martin said the survey had generated 283 respons es as of Feb. 27, including 147 write-in responses. Just under 94% said they wanted restaurants. Most residents (over 50%) who answered the survey wanted an Italian restaurant. Based on the responses, Martin contacted two Italian restaurants, three breweries, a Mexican restaurant and JTPC recommends OK of single-family homes By Hannah Barron hannah@mainstreetnews. com The Jefferson-Talmo Planning Commission rec ommended approval of plans for single-family homes during its March 6 meeting. Applicant Chris Worley sought a zoning change from C-l to MFR for 0.976 acres fronting on Athens St. and Wilson Ln. The prop erty already has three sin gle-family homes and the zoning change would allow for the construction of three additional homes. The JTPC recommended approval with the following conditions: the maximum number of dwelling units on the subject property should be six; the minimum heated floor area per dwell ing unit for any new dwell ings should be 1,200 sq. ft.; new dwellings should be finished on the exteri or on all sides with brick or brick veneer and with asphalt composition shin gle roofs to match existing dwellings; and prior to is suance of a building permit, a development plan must demonstrate compliance with parking requirements, minimum landscaped open space, minimum tree cano py and necessary drainage/ on-site stormwater deten tion. Site improvements re quired in the development permitting process must also be installed prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy for any new dwellings. The JTPC also recom mended approval of annex ation and a zoning change to R-l from A-2 for 11.65 acres fronting on Rambler Inn Rd. at Rolling Acres Ct. near Sterling Lake Way. Applicant D. Cole Hudgens sought the annexation and zoning change in order to subdivide the property into eight single-family residen tial lots, with one already existing. Winning Warriors Day Camp returns this summer Winning Warriors Day Camp is returning for its 4th summer in 2023. A non-profit partnership between the City of Jefferson Fire Department, the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office and many other public service agencies and community partners, the Winning Warriors was created for one mission: to bring servants of the community together with chil dren and young adults who have experienced significant trauma, be it physical or emotional, so they can all be warriors for a better tomorrow. To that end, on June 5-7, 2023, public ser vants from across Jackson County — including police, fire, EMS, sheriff’s officers, military per sonnel and regular volunteers — will again be hosting a free, fun-filled adventure for children from the community who have experienced some form of significant trauma. Examples in clude children who have lost a parent, those in the foster system, those who have experienced a significant bum injury and children of actively deployed military. “By bringing these two groups together, pub lic servants who are already positive role models will be able to provide a fun, healing environ ment for both the children and the volunteers with both groups only realizing the fun,” lead ers said. “Once the kids are dropped off the fun won’t stop until it is time to go home except for lunch and dinner.” Taking place primarily at the Jackson County Agricultural Center and Crow’s Lake, activities will include biking, kayaking, archery, swim ming, camping, woodcraft, fishing, horseback riding, a petting zoo, a climbing wall, arts and crafts and Field Day. To be a camper all you have to do is be age 6-17. be part of the target audience, have your parent or guardian apply and show up. To be a volunteer, little more is required including a “helping heart” and a “servant’s soul.” Applications can be found at https://winning warriors.wufoo.com/forms/zl0ye5061dhl35n/ (camper registration) and https://winningwar riors.wufoo.com/forms/mta6nq30ze2g3g/ (vol unteer registration). More information can also be found on the City of Jefferson’s website at https:// www.cityoijeffersonga.com/fire/page/win ning-warriors-day-camp-2023. Arizona, nationally, and globally to instill passion and knowledge of hu manities study, research, and humanist thought,” according to its mission statement,” the award said, adding: “Demystifying this ac ademic discipline, Project Humanities facilitates con versations across to build understanding through talking, listening, and con necting. These conversa tions lead to action within and between individuals and communities, always connecting diversity and inclusion with justice and humanity.” Project Humanities in cludes monthly public programming and events, partnerships, research, and service opportunities “that reflect our pledge to live the principles of Humanity. It has received numer ous accolades ranging from Martin Luther King, Jr. Diversity Awards to an endorsement from the 14th Dalai Lama. The Anthem Awards drew more than 2,000 sub missions from 43 countries around the world. “This award recogniz es those who provide op portunities for people to engage with their local communities on behalf of an important cause,” Les ter said in a release, noting its events have drawn over 315,000 participants and 238 community partners and have contributed over 8.000 volunteer hours. Lester also said, “This award gives ASU Project Humanities a special op portunity to thank our many volunteers, interns, staff, student workers, faculty colleagues, and communi ty partners who continue to support and promote the mission of ‘talking, listen ing and connecting.’” Project Humanities’ work also is not unlike the Anthem Awards' mission, which is: “By amplifying the voices that spark glob al change, we’re defining a new benchmark for im pactful work that inspires others to take action in their own communities.” “Whether individuals, groups, or organizations attend an event to discuss important topics or bring friends and family to a vol unteer event, there is com munity for all with ASU Project Humanities,” Les ter added. Hoschton residents want restaurants a casual-dining restaurant. None of the establishments reached indicated plans to locate in Hoschton, howev er. In a related matter, Martin said 52 residents have re quested to join a six-person economic development pan el. She said she would fol low up with those interested in serving on the committee. In other recent business: •The Hoschton City Council announced a three- day council retreat for March 28-30 at Lake Lanier Resort. The meeting is open to the public. •The city will host a “his tory harvest” event with the Hoschton Downtown De velopment Authority and Hoschton Historic Preser vation Committee on March 11 to collect artifacts from the city's past from resi dents. •The city’s 2022 finan cial audit process has start ed. City Manager Jennifer Kidd-Harrison said the au dit would take four to six months. •Drains throughout the city have been cleaned out by Hoschton’s new stormwater department. •The city continues to receive consulting propos als for the development of a potential park on seven acres on Mulberry St. with hopes of making a recom mendation to the city coun cil next month. The city is also considering possible uses for a historic home it owns on that property. “We’re trying to figure out the best way to save that house without demolishing it,” councilmember Scott Mims said. Councilmem ber Tracy Carswell added that the city identified a well drill site on the prop erty, which could provide a cheap tie-in option to the city’s water system. •Councilmember Fredria Sterling has joined the Hoschton Historic Preser vation Committee. •Carswell said the new city hall building under construction on City Square could be ready in April. Ac cording to Carswell, rain will impact the construc tion timeline less, with a roof now on the building. The city will lease out the current city hall building upon the new building’s completion. Red Cross looking for volunteers in Jackson County Red Cross needs a few volunteers from the area to provide immediate assistance. The Red Cross responds to an emergency every 8 minutes and its work is only possible working closely with local counties. Volunteer FFs, CERT, local citizen groups, churches all have a desire to support their community. Red Cross leaders said. You can help your neighbors in need access Red Cross resources after a fire or disaster that displaces them from home with immediate assistance and con necting to long term recovery services. “Give us the opportunity to come to your community and share how local volunteers can help,” Red Cross leaders said. To learn more,visit redcross.org or contact Mike Rie- mann,Disaster Program Manager Northeast Georgia at 678-725-6526, CITY COUNCIL RETREAT The Mayor, Council, Staff along with the Downtown Development Authority of the City of Hoschton will meet on Tuesday, March 28, 2023 starting at 9am through Thursday, March 30,2023 and ending at 4:00pm at Lake Lanier Resort, 7000 Lanier Islands Parkway. The purpose of the meeting is to hold our annual City Council Retreat. Agendas are available at City Hall and also available on the city’s website. Jennifer Kidd-Harrison, City Clerk 706-654-3034 JUDGE BROOKS ANNOUNCES CANDIDACY FOR CHIEF MAGISTRATE JUDGE Associate Judge Tracy Brooks, Magistrate Court of Jackson County, has announced her candidacy for Chief Magistrate. Judge Brooks has spent the past 10 years in Magistrate Court. She started as a Data Clerk and later was appointed by Judge Billy Chandler (retired) as the Clerk of Magistrate Court. She was appointed in 2017 as an Associate Magistrate Judge by the late Chief Magistrate Judge Sherri Thurmond Smith, and again in 2021 by Chief Magistrate Judge Ben Green and the Superior Court Judges. Judge Brooks is a graduate of Commerce High School and attended Gainesville College where she received her Paralegal Degree. Judge Brooks began her career working for the Clerk of Superior Court as Deputy Clerk under retired Clerk Reba Parks Wofford. In 1999 she went to work for Tolbert and Bradford, Attorney at Law, as a Real Estate Paralegal and later as the Office Manager responsible for two offices. In 2009 she was employed by Bradford and Primm, Attorney at Law. Judge Brooks lives in Maysville with her husband Tim. They have three children and seven grandchildren.
