This Thursday in The Times, reporter Joshua Silavent will recap the most important and controversial local government and development stories of 2014, including the uproar over property tax increases on lakefront properties, the emergence of new businesses in the craft beer market, and the redevelopment of Lanier Plaza, as well as other stories. On Friday, Silavent will preview the top local stories to watch in 2015. Proposed development finally up for review The Hall County Planning Commission will finally hear a proposal to develop a subdivision spanning the Hall and Gwinnett county line when it meets Monday.