🌱 How Braselton’s own Ava Kitchings earned her spot with Georgia track

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• How Braselton’s own Ava Kitchings earned her spot with Georgia track

Also on today's calendar: Cookies & Claus at Chateau Elan Winery & Resort and 6 more events.

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Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Partly to mostly sunny, with a high of 55 and low of 29 degrees.
• Wednesday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 54, low: 40.
• Thursday: Cloudy; breezy in the p.m., with a high of 60 and low of 42 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Georgia lands 21 cross country and track signees (redandblack.com) — A standout sprinter and long jumper from Braselton, Ava Kitchings will join the University of Georgia’s track and field program in January 2026 after starring at Greater Atlanta Christian School. She’s part of a 21-athlete signing class that strengthens the Bulldogs across sprints, distance, jumps, throws, and multi-events, bringing both local and international talent to Athens.
   

📸 Around Braselton

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Braselton

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★ Featured events ★

Wednesday December 17

• Live Music — Cork It Braselton
  Cork It Braselton - Wine & Charcuterie, 36 Frances St, Braselton
  6:00 pm

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Other local events

Thursday December 18

• A Walk Through Bethlehem
  380 Sam Freeman Rd , Hoschton
  6:30 pm

Friday December 19

• Tea Under the Tree
  Versailles Restaurant & Bar , 100 Rue Charlemagne Dr , Braselton
  2:00 pm
• FRIDAY NIGHT DRIFT
  Caffeine and Octane's Lanier Raceway , 5301 Winder Hwy , Braselton
  6:00 pm
• A Walk Through Bethlehem
  380 Sam Freeman Rd , Hoschton
  6:30 pm
• Live Music — Cork It Braselton
  Cork It Braselton - Wine & Charcuterie , 36 Frances St , Braselton
  7:00 pm
• Christmas Karaoke & Ugly Sweater Party
  Flourish Taproom , 9924 Davis St Suite 1 , Braselton
  7:00 pm

Saturday December 20

• Explore Braselton Trolley Tour
  The Mill , 16 Frances St , Braselton
  10:00 am

Sunday December 21

• Cookies & Claus at Chateau Elan Winery & Resort
  Chateau Elan Winery & Resort , 100 Rue Charlemagne Dr , Braselton
  2:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday December 16

• JCC Inservice
  Jackson County, GA Calendar , 64 Fowler Dr. , Jefferson
  8:00 am

Wednesday December 17

• 2026 GAR Contracts (3-hr Live CE Class - Hoschton, GA) - Fischer Homes Homes
  Twin Lakes New Homes in Hoschton by Fischer Homes , 19 Clubview Dr , Hoschton
  11:00 am

Thursday December 18

• Area 1 EMA Christmas Lunch
  Jackson County, GA Calendar , 64 Fowler Dr. , Jefferson
  11:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• A commercial fire at 21 Georgia Avenue with no injuries reported has been cleared, and all lanes of traffic are now open.
  4:36AM on Dec 15: A commercial fire at 21 Georgia Avenue has been reported with no injuries, and alternate routes are advised. (Nextdoor )

• Capstone Logistics posted a job opening for Warehouse Unloader in Braselton. Apply here.
• Petco Health and Wellness posted a job opening for RIBBIT! 1st shift Inventory Control Warehouse Clerk in Braselton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Braselton here.

🗞 Nearby News

Hoschton

• Bulldogs linebacker CJ Allen named to AP All-America first team defense (atlantanewsfirst.com)

Flowery Branch

• Basketball Recap: Cherokee Bluff Takes a Loss (maxpreps.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

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