Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Dawn Farris’s organization
Aug 10, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Braselton Mayor & Council Council Meeting Minutes
The council recognized a member for awards received at a convention. Key discussions included tabling the suspension and revocation of an alcohol license for the Braselton Smoke Bar. A public hearing was held regarding a new business license and occupation tax ordinance, which was subsequently tabled for further review. The council approved a special use application for an assisted living facility and a rezone application for a church-affiliated college. Conversely, the council denied a rezone and annexation request for a vehicle sales establishment and a special use application for a pet grooming business. Additionally, the council approved a new alcohol license for a local retailer, a special event permit, town purchasing and purchasing card policies, and made appointments to the Downtown Development Authority.
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The council conducted a work session discussing several rezoning, special use, and annexation applications, including considerations for a church-associated college expansion, pet grooming facility approval, assisted living development, and large vehicle sales establishment. The council also reviewed a new ordinance regarding business licenses and occupation taxes, an alcohol license application, and a special event permit for the Town Green. Additionally, town leadership provided overviews of the new Purchasing Policy and Purchasing Card Policy, and confirmed appointments to the Downtown Development Authority.
Jul 15, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Braselton Visitors Bureau Authority Meeting Agenda
The board discussed organizational staff roles and the transition of social media management to an in-house function. Budgetary discussions centered on the sale of the Belle trolley, planned mechanical and exterior updates for the Lena trolley, and new operational priorities favoring rentals over free routes. Marketing strategies were reviewed, including promoting the Riverwalk, securing funding for a holiday drone show, and scheduling upcoming concerts. Additionally, the board addressed the need to fill a vacant seat through outreach and planned for future community event programming.
Jul 13, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Braselton Mayor and Council Council Meeting Minutes
The meeting included an employee recognition for 20 years of service. Several voting items were addressed, including the postponement of an alcohol license revocation and the tabling of various zoning, annexation, and business license ordinance applications. The council approved a resolution for the adoption of the Jackson County Hazard Mitigation Plan and Emergency Operations Plan. Additionally, a proclamation was approved to celebrate the nation's Semiquincentennial Anniversary.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
