Hoschton News

"How to build a scarecrow." That topic will be covered in a series of six workshops in Hoschton starting this week as part of the town's effort to set a new Guinness World Record for the most scarecrows in one ...

BOE candidates discuss graduation incident BY KERRI TESTEMENT A recent high school graduation labeled by some parents as a "debacle" has provided lessons for future ceremonies, according to candidates for the ...

Candidates spar over reservoir debt BY KERRI TESTEMENT Jackson County's water woes - and the ability to pay debt tied to water service - are hot topics for one race on the July 15 Republican primary ballot.

Political forum ahead June 25 Another political forum featuring candidates from Jackson County will be held next week.

Work will begin Tuesday to install a cable barrier in the median of I-85 north of Ga.

MIKE CARROLL/PLAINSMAN Thatcher Dramstad, right, plays the violin, while accompanied by his older brother, Thorn, during the Talent Show on Thursday night as part of the Family Night in the Park festivities at ...

Story updated at 10:32 PM on Wednesday, June 11, 2008 Jackson County commissioners are hoping to ease the burden rising gasoline prices are putting on the budgets of the county's municipalities by offering to ...

BOC approves heavy equipment purchase One bidder upset with being disqualified BY ANGELA GARY New tractors, graders and other heavy equipment will soon be rolling through Jackson County.

Political forums set in Hoschton Two political forums for candidates in races in Jackson County will be held in Hoschton this month.

By Jessica Jordan jjordan@gainesvilletimes.com To the delight of area shoppers, new retailers are popping up at the Stonebridge Village shopping center.

Hoschton Fall Festival organizer Jan Shulte is warning overalls wearers across Northeast Georgia: Hold on to your pants.

With prospects of our historic drought continuing, and worsening, according to many experts, the City of Hoschton is taking a pro-active step.

“It's funny; it's unique and we want people to take it that way”

Hoschton seeking world record for scarecrows Festival organizers want 4,000 scarecrows displayed BY KERRI TESTEMENT Hoschton is aiming high for its fall festival - namely, a spot in the Guinness World Records. via Jackson Herald

“You know most people can't pronounce Hoschton, much less spell it”

Come September, there won't be a crow for miles around Hoschton. The city is hoping to garner the Guinness World Record for most scarecrows in one location by amassing 4,000 in the Hoschton ZIP code by Sept. via The Times

“It's important for us to support the ASA Southeast Asphalt Tour so the drivers will have another avenue to get their parts”

Checkered Flag Performance and Meyer Motorsports Equipment to Provide Bonuses for Drivers ATHENS , GA - ' The RC Cola / MoonPie ASA Southeast Asphalt Tour announced today that it has teamed up with two industry ... via The Frontstretch

“It's going to get the whole community involved”

If you drive through Hoschton in the coming weeks and months, you might start to notice an abundance of something: scarecrows. via WDUN-AM Gainesville

Suspects not charged with murder of retiree Two Gainesville men have been charged with property crimes connected to last week's home invasion shooting death of a West Hall retiree. via The Times

Sales scam prompts changes in city law BY KERRI TESTEMENT AND KRISTI REED A recent door-to-door sales scam has prompted the Hoschton City Council to rethink its position on solicitation. via Jackson Herald

A former Gwinnett County firefighter is being held without bond at the Gwinnett County jail on charges of rape and aggravated stalking. via Atlanta Journal-Constitution

An 83-year-old man was killed in downtown Hoschton Saturday morning in a collision between his car and a tractor-trailer, authorities said. via The Times