BRASELTON - The Town of Braselton ranks as Georgia's eighth safest city according to a research of crime data, population and related factors such as unique safety initiatives and security programs.<br />
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The SafeWise Report released its "50 Safest Cities in Georgia" list this week. Specifically citing Braselton, the report said, "Braselton has come together and figured out how to all but erase violent crimes from its city limits." The report indicated only six reported violent crimes during 2012.<br />
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SafeWise security analysis and report author, Carolyn Heneghan, said "What's most impressive to me about a state like Georgia is the collective dedication to both personal and community safety. Of the fifty cities we recognized, it's not just the small towns, but the bigger cities too, that all take part in keeping themselves, their neighbors and their children safe."<br />
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Braselton Mayor Bill Orr is thrilled with the ranking. "Braselton is a great place to live, work, learn and play. Public safety is the highest priority that takes a combined effort of our citizens, our public safety system and our dedicated public officials. I am beyond proud of our town."<br />
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SafeWise is a community-focused security organization and its report provides resources to help make homes and communities a safer place. The full report is available at www.safewise.com/blog/50-safest-cities-georgia/ .<br />
