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updated: Mon Jun 30, 2008 12:13 pm

Hoschton News

Local news for Hoschton, GA continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.

Monday Jun 30 | WDUN-AM Gainesville

A course in building scarecrows

"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 ...

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Related Topix: World Records, Braselton, GA

Sat Jun 28, 2008

Jackson Herald

graduation inciden

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 ...

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Related Topix: Jefferson, GA, Jackson County, GA

Thu Jun 26, 2008

Jackson Herald

Candidates spar

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.

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Related Topix: Pendergrass, GA, Athens, GA, Jackson County, GA, Jefferson, GA

Sat Jun 21, 2008

Jackson Herald

Political forum

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

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Related Topix: Jackson County, GA

Thu Jun 19, 2008

Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Cable barrier planned on I-85 north of Buford

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

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Related Topix: Buford, GA, Lawrenceville, GA

Tue Jun 17, 2008

The Plainsman

Talent Show highlights Family Night in Campbell Park activities

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 ...

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Tue Jun 10, 2008

Athens Banner-Herald

Jackson could sell gas to cities at rate it pays

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 ...

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Related Topix: Jefferson, GA, Arcade, GA, Jackson County, GA

Sat Jun 07, 2008

Jackson Herald

heavy equipment purchase

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.

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Related Topix: Jackson County, GA

Thu Jun 05, 2008

Jackson Herald

Political forums set

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

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Related Topix: Jackson County, GA

Sun Jun 01, 2008

The Times

The Stonebridge Village alternative lures shoppers to Flowery Branch

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

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Related Topix: Gainesville, GA, Jackson County, GA, Flowery Branch, GA, Buford, GA

Tue May 27, 2008

Athens Banner-Herald

City wants to break record for most scarecrows

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

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Related Topix: World Records, Braselton, GA, Wheel of Fortune, Video Games

Tue May 20, 2008

WDUN-AM Gainesville

Hoschton seeks new water supply source

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

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Related Topix: Jackson County, GA

Sun May 18, 2008

Jackson Herald

Hoschton seeking world record

“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

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Related Topix: Braselton, GA, World Records

Fri May 16, 2008

The Times

Birds beware: Scarecrows are invading

“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

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Related Topix: World Records, Jackson County, GA

Wed May 14, 2008

The Frontstretch

Asa Sat Aligns With Racing Parts and Safety Leaders

“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

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Mon May 12, 2008

WDUN-AM Gainesville

Hoschton to try for Guinness World Record

“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

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Related Topix: World Records

Sat May 10, 2008

The Times

2 more arrests connected to home invasion slaying

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

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Related Topix: Gainesville, GA, Hall County, GA

Thu May 08, 2008

Jackson Herald

scam prompts changes

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

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Related Topix: Charitable Organizations, Pendergrass, GA

Tue May 06, 2008

Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Ex-firefighter held in rape, stalking

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

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Related Topix: Buford, GA, Gwinnett County, GA

Sun May 04, 2008

The Times

83-year-old man killed in Hoschton collision

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

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Hoschton, Georgia is located in Jackson County. Zip codes in Hoschton include 30548.

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