Overview: Braselton's annual reports and DCA Report of Local Government Finances are available for review.​

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Braselton's general fund receives revenue as follows (2024-2025 Budget): 

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34%  General Sales Tax (L.O.S.T., Hotel/Motel Tax (12%) & Excise Tax)

14%  Franchise Fees (utility companies using Braselton right of way)

11%  Insurance Premium Tax

8%    Fines and Forfeitures (Court fees & Library fees)

7%    Other Tax (Alcohol Tax, Intangible & Transfer Taxes)

5%    Permits (Soil & Erosion, Building)

4%    Business / Occupation Tax (Licenses)

17%  Other

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​​Bustling:  In Braselton, there is approximately 1 business for every 6.5 residential units (i.e., 800 business to 5,200 residential).  Many of these businesses prefer a location off Interstate-85 on either of Braselton's two I-85 exits.  On I-85, the Annual Average Daily Traffic (AADT) exceeds 50,000 vehicles in each direction / day with over 20% being 18-wheeler trucks.  The AADT on Georgia Hwy 211 (Exit 126 on I-85) surpasses 25,000, and the AADT on Georgia Hwy 53 (Exit 129 on I-85) surpasses 20,000.

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Expenses: With so much activity and with Braselton being located on the corner of four counties, Braselton provides many of it's own services, which means expenses.  Some examples: Braselton employs public safety officers (38% of budget).  Braselton's planning and zoning department regulates development (10% of budget).  Braselton repairs streets (7% of budget), provides a library (5% of budget), judicial (3% of budget) and other services (remaining 37%).  (approximate %'s)​​

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Geographic:  Braselton spans four counties (Barrow, Gwinnett, Hall, Jackson).

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