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The Paper | Thursday, September 4, 2014
Braselton Court project proceeds toward finish By FARAH BOHANNON
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The Braselton Court senior apartments and cottages are coming along nicely, according Braselton Planning and Development Director Kevin Keller. This facility is located along Highway 211 in Braselton behind Hamilton State Bank and The Vine Church and there is also access to it from Beaver Dam Road. It is rapidly approaching its opening date, so it already looks like a community even though it is not quite finished. There are a handful of items left to complete, such as filling in the green grass, and Keller and the rest of the town’s Planning and Development department say they are thrilled with the progress that NorSouth Development has made possible. The Braselton Court project was given the OK in 2012 and then used 2013 as a planning year. NorSouth has used 2014 as the year of construction that has gone extremely smooth with zero problems. “This type of project is very large and complicated but, at least from our end, things have run smoothly,” said Keller.
Braselton Court will be an age-restricted community, meaning that individuals ages 55 and older will reside there. Keller emphasizes it is not a nursing home and will not provide any medical care or assistance for the residents. According to NorSouth Development, this facility is categorized as “limited service senior housing.” There will be no nurses making their rounds and meals will not be provided. Designated areas for social gatherings, meetings and events will be available for the residents. There is also a significant amount of green space and areas for residents to take walks and enjoy the outdoors. NorSouth Development says that the goal of Braselton Court is to “promote a lifestyle that includes more passive recreation, such as
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A graveside committal service was held Sunday, Aug. 31, 2014, in the Mountain Creek Baptist Church Cemetery. Memorial services followed in the church with the Rev. Tim Strickland officiating. Survivors include her daughters, Ashley Shumake and Katie Shumake, both of Pendergrass; grandson, Liam Shumake of Pendergrass; mother and stepfather, Peggy and W.T. Sosebee of Talmo; sister, Rhonda Clark of Braselton; brothers, Ricky Stansel and Randy Stansel, both of Pendergrass; nephews,
computer rooms, a fitness center, art classes, walking trails and gardens. This facility is a unique type of development for those who are not in need of extra care, but want to live somewhere without much home upkeep. Maintenance and landscaping is taken care of. It’s also a community that is meant to be filled with people who have similar interests and are somewhat close in age. “Some older people, especially those who are single, feel that they have no real need for a house or something with a lot of upkeep” said Keller. “If these particular older people are still in great health with no need for assisted care, they are in the market for something that is an adequate size that meets their needs. They may be looking for a place where
Dustin Clark, Derek Clark, Jason Stansel and Sam Stansel; niece Jessica Colley; and a number of other relatives. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Robin Shumake and Family Fund in care of Northeast Georgia Bank, 1775 Old Pendergrass Road, Jefferson, GA 30549. Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson The Paper, Sept. 4, 2014
Richard E. Simmons
Died Aug. 27, 2014 Richard E. Simmons, 63, of Winder, died Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2014, in Monck’s Corner, S.C. A native of Statesboro, he was a son of the late Virgil and Sara Helen Lee Simmons. He received an undergraduate degree in Psychology from the Uni-
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Work at Braselton Court, a senior apartment and cottage development along Highway 211. A rendering of the project is shown at L. maintenance is taken care of for them as well as somewhere where they can feel secure. There is definitely a demand for this type of facility, and I think Braselton Court will meet that demand.” The development contains one main building which is three stories as well as separate cottage-style units of four each. The main building has internal corridors, so the rooms can only be accessed from the inside, while the cottage doors lead directly to the outside. Together, there are 80 units—56 in the main building and 24 within the cottages. Potential resi-
versity of Georgia and later received a Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering from Georgia Tech. In 1989 he founded Simmons Industrial Electronics, serving the southeastern United States, providing automated controls for the ready mixed concrete industry. Survivors include his wife, Nancy S. Simmons; children, Sara Virginia Simmons of Atlanta and Rikki Lyn Simmons of Savannah; brother, Randy Simmons of Statesboro; sister, Pat Ray of Lake Toxaway, N.C. A private service will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to The Schnauzer Love Rescue, 1356 Stonecrest Drive, Birmingham, AL 35235. Carter Funeral Home, Winder The Paper, Sept. 4, 2014
dents will be able to choose from one-bedroom, onebathroom or two-bedroom, two-bath units, depending on their preferences. The development will be gated and very secure — safety will be a top priority at Braselton Court. This is also the first apartment-style building for Braselton since the homes in this area are typically detached single-family homes. Keller says he believes Braselton Court will be a success for many reasons; one being it offers more diversity in terms of housing. It is also a great location because it is close to the interstate, on a state highway, within reasonable distance to a hospital
and close to everything the residents would ever need — restaurants, grocery stores and more. There will also be flexibility in terms of owning or renting. Short-term leases will be available for those who aren’t interested in owning a home. NorSouth Development has built and managed several senior apartments in the metro Atlanta area as well as one only a mere 10 miles away in Winder named Main Street Winder. Keller predicts Braselton Court will open in a few short months and says he believes that it will thrive and serve as a wonderful home for so many Braselton residents.
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