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🌱 Fatal fire and gunshot under investigation in Traditions of Braselton neighborhood
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In today's newsletter:
- Fatal fire and gunshot under investigation in Traditions of Braselton neighborhood
- How did a Braselton police chief misuse license plate readers?
Also on today's calendar: Buford Spring Festival.
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Today's riddle: Why is it so hot after a ball game? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 81 and low of 58 degrees.
- Thursday: A shower in the afternoon, temps: high: 81, low: 60.
- Friday: Cloudy with a stray t-storm, with a high of 77 and low of 60 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Man Found Dead After Fire at Braselton-Area Home as Authorities Serve Protection Order (fetchyournews.com) — A man died from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound during a house fire in the Traditions of Braselton neighborhood, prompting temporary evacuations and road closures nearby. Deputies were arriving to serve a protection order when the fire call came in, and bomb specialists later cleared the property as a precaution. Authorities say roads have reopened and there’s no ongoing public threat, but the investigation continues. 
• The troubling personal side of public surveillance (heysocal.com) — Braselton appears in a national look at how police have misused license plate reader technology, including a case involving a local police chief accused of personal tracking. The piece explains how Flock Safety’s cameras work, why some cities are canceling contracts, and how states and towns are trying to rein in potential abuse and data sharing.
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Braselton Farmers Market
Braselton Town Green, 9924 Davis St, Braselton
4:00 pm
Friday April 17
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Other local events
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Buford Spring Festival
301 E Main St NE , Buford
10:00 am
Saturday April 18
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🗓 Events Nearby
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C - BASEBALL (HOME) vs West Forsyth
Flowery Branch High School , 4450 Hog Mountain Rd , Flowery Branch
5:30 pm -
JV - BASEBALL (AWAY) AT Greater Atlanta Christian
Greater Atlanta Christian School , 1575 Indian Trail Lilburn Rd NW , Flowery Branch
5:30 pm -
VG-SOCCER (AWAY) AT Eastside
Eastside High School , 140 GA-142 , Covington
5:30 pm -
Full Pink Moon Hike
Fort Yargo State Park , 210 South Broad Street , Winder
7:00 pm -
VB-SOCCER (AWAY) AT Eastside
Eastside High School , 140 GA-142 , Covington
7:30 pm -
VB-SOCCER (AWAY) AT Chestatee
Chestatee High School , 3005 Sardis Rd , Gainesville
7:30 pm -
Doughnuts w/ Dad
Mulberry Elementary School Auburn, GA 30011
7:15 am -
All Pro Dad
Lanier Middle School Buford, GA 30518
7:15 am -
Business over Breakfast
Barrow County Chamber of Commerce , #6 Porter Street , Winder
9:00 am -
Network Barrow
Barrow County Chamber of Commerce , 6 Porter Street , Winder
9:00 am
Wednesday April 1
Thursday April 2
Friday April 3
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- There is a minor accident on Sugarloaf Pkwy...
There is a minor accident on Sugarloaf Pkwy reported at 9:06 AM. "AAA Vehicle on Site" (Nextdoor ) - There is an emergency vehicle on I-85 S reported...
There is an emergency vehicle on I-85 S reported at 10:04 AM. "Emergency Response on scene" (Nextdoor )
- Lowe's posted a job opening for Seasonal Receiver Stocker Overnight in Braselton. Apply here.
- Papa John's Pizza posted a job opening for Shift Leader in Braselton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Braselton here.
🗞 Nearby News
Hoschton
- A Home of Rare Craftsmanship (thelaurelmagazine.com)
- Future Stars Ready to Take the Field as RiverDogs Reveal 2026 Opening Day Roster (holycitysinner.com)
- First responders in Jackson County donated technology for physical, mental health (mainstreetnews.com)
Flowery Branch
- Late day fire destroys Hall County home, displaces four occupants Monday (accesswdun.com)
- Baseball: Key series' for 8-4A, 6-3A, 8-3A, 8-A D1 open on Tuesday (accesswdun.com)
Buford
- Gamecocks in good spot with Texas QB; Tigers gain momentum with Tennessee WR (postandcourier.com)
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