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the level of traffic snarl. Fees are waived for those driving motorcycles, alternative-fuel cars with proper license plates and vehicles carrying three or more people. The state opened the lanes in October 2011. They were met with protests at first as motorists were discouraged by high rates, resulting in more congestion on I-85. But after the rate was dropped, at the order of Gov. Nathan Deal, ridership in the lanes increased. Monthly trip totals have increased to 575,299 last month from 429,964 in August 2012, according to the State Road and Tollway Authority, which operates the lanes. The extension “reflects the growth that is being experienced in northern Gwinnett County, as well as south Hall and western
Jackson County,” said Richard Fangmann, director of transportation planning for Norcross-based Pond & Co., which is developing a long-term transportation plan for Hall County. The plan projects to 2040, when Hall’s population is expected to double. “I-985 is one of the key corridors that is predicted to be congested by that time, and the plan is considering options for improving that corridor,” Fangmann said. In addition to the I-85 Express Lanes, contracts have been issued for design and construction of the Interstate 75 South Metro Express Lanes in Henry and Clayton counties and the Northwest Corridor Express Lanes in Cobb and Cherokee counties, said Adrian B. Carver, spokeswoman for the State Road and Tollway Authority. Studies are ongoing to determine the feasibility of adding Express Lanes on Ga. 400 north of Interstate 285 and on the top end of I-285, she said. Farah Bohannon The Paper
Braselton Police Department Sgt. Adam Garrison outside his new police car with one of the new Cardiac Science defibrillators.
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a slice of cake — it will go fast. The first live music performance will be Lisa Martin at 5 p.m. with Papa Bear Band taking the stage at 6 p.m. on Friday. The first Dixie DockDogs diving demonstration will be from 6-8 p.m. Festival guests are welcome to bring their own dogs because there will be a “your dog can do this” demo where aspiring Dixie DockDogs can have their first shot at dock diving. This demonstration is for any and all dogs. For those who miss out on the 40th anniversary cake, there will be a Hoschton Women’s Civic Club cake raffle at 7:30 p.m. followed by more live music. Back In Time will have an entire two hours on the stage until the festival closes at 10. Saturday will be the busiest day of the festival, so it cannot be missed. The day will start off at 8 a.m. with a fun scarecrow 5K run where participants can run or walk dressed up as a favorite fall friend. So far, there are 40 runners signed up, but there are still spots available. To sign up on race day, visit www.cityofhoschton.com/ fall-festival.html and click on “Scarecrow 5K Entry Form” to see the registration form. All proceeds will benefit Food2Kids Jackson County. At 9 a.m., the booths will open for more exploring and shopping opportunities. The parade, which is already completely maxxed out with entries, will begin at 10 a.m. on Saturday. There will be floats and various groups who choose to walk or drive in the parade. Local businesses, public safety workers and much more will participate and make it an event that no one will want to miss. Mayor Kenerly says the parade will be massive this year and she is excited for the festival attendees to watch it. The float competition should be great as well. For example, Braselton’s Artistic Expressions Hair Sa-
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feet and look down into trees that would otherwise be a little bit more difficult to look through on foot.” The Phantom’s photo and video quality is extremely high and also contains zoom capabilities. Braselton Assistant Police Chief Lou Solis has already tested out the camera and took several shots of the city from several hundred feet up. Each of the buildings, traffic lights, street signs and roads were easily identified due to the high quality camera. “One of our top priorities as a police department is citizen safety,” said Solis. “If a child goes missing, we can use the Phantom to find him or her as quickly as possible. We’ve also taken some great photos of the city as we tried out the device when we first purchased it. There is a very old photo of the downtown historic district of the town that contains the old mill. We took another recent photo with the new mill and Mr. Braselton’s house, so it will be neat to see the two pictures side-by-side.” The side-by-side photo of the past and present of Braselton was a surprising bonus of the Phantom. Along with the Phantom, the Braselton Police Department has acquired 20 new AEDs to use for emergency situations. Esco and Solis purchased one for each officer to carry in the vehicles as well as a defibrillator for each town
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The festival is marking its 40th year. Here are some of the past festival publications which showcased the themes. lon plans to participate and employees say they have a unique and creative float. Artistic Expressions staffers say they are also looking forward to seeing the other parade participants and the creativity they will showcase. Once the parade concludes, it will be time for a 40th birthday party and the parade award ceremony. The most creative float will be the winner. The Dixie DockDogs will start their Big Air Waves competition at 10 a.m. and will compete until 2. The dogs will be performing in front of Lawson Funeral Home along Highway 53. Additional Saturday performances will include Charlotte’s School of Dance at noon, Fun Times Square Dancers at 1, live music by Chase Thomas at 6 and a performance by Dustin Wilkes, who will be closing down the festival on Saturday evening. Saturday will also leave time for the American Street Rodders car show set to run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. with an award ceremony at 3:30. This is a family-oriented organization that was created to provide a forum for individuals who enjoy sharing their interest in automobiles, reflecting the 1950s and 1960s era, and for those who seek the fellowship of others. Other Saturday events include Bingo at the Hoschton Depot from noon to 6 p.m., a scarecrow building team competition at 2:30, Dixie
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DockDogs Extreme Vertical at 4:30 and the Hoschton Women’s Civic Club cake raffle at 7:30. A full day is planned for Sunday as well. The booths will open at 11, right when the Dixie Dock Dogs are due to start their Big Air Waves competition that will run until 2. The Speed Retrieve competition will take place shortly after Big Air Waves and the Youth and Big Air Finals will complete the day. The dogs are very talented, athletic and agile, so these events are not ones to miss. Bungo will also take place in the Depot from noon to 4 p.m. on Sunday. Live music performances will include Dave Mathis and Ricky Fitzpatrick, and there will be more opportunities for pets at the Dog Gone Cute Pet Parade and costume contest. Participants dress up their pets in cute and clever costumes and parade through City Square. It is a fun and upbeat way to end the festival and get everyone excited for the following year.
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building. In January of this year, Officer Daniel Britt saved a Chateau Elan resident’s life by performing CPR after the individual suffered a massive heart attack. Luckily, the resident survived thanks to Britt’s calm yet confident demeanor, but Esco and Solis thought it would be a smart idea to equip officers with top-notch equipment in case they are put into a life-saving situation again. “The officers each now carry a Cardiac Science defibrillator in their vehicles,” said Solis. “If they are in a critical situation where an individual’s life is at risk, all they have to do is open the device and a voice immediately informs the officer what to do, step-bystep. The device also knows when each step is successfully carried out and informs the officer when to move on. It will also state if it’s time to shock or not at all.” Esco says the Cardiac Science defibrillators alleviate any type of panic that the officer may experience. “What’s so nice about these devices is that it tells you exactly what to do. There is no thinking required, so the officer can perform the procedure swiftly and correctly,” said Esco.
Braselton Sgt. Adam Garrison, who is also a certified paramedic, says he believes the new defibrillators are beneficial because they allow officers to initiate the resuscitation process with little to no training. Although Garrison is a certified paramedic, most officers have not received this type of medical training. Proper use of the defibrillators could possibly save an individual’s life if they are suffering from a heart attack. Officers can also provide support and help maintain a safe environment before the paramedics arrive on the scene even if AED use is not necessary. “The advantage of us having defibrillators as police officers is that we are not static like fire and EMS,” said Garrison. “We are mobile and usually already out on the roads. Braselton officers cover a smaller area, so our response time will be fairly short.” Both the Phantom and the Cardiac Science AEDs are new tools that the Braselton Police Department has acquired, and Esco and Solis say they are pleased the department is equipped to help individuals in the community if needed.
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