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By Wesleigh Sagon The Hoschton Woman’s Club has been planning a fall festival in Hoschton since 1973 and the 41st annual event was held this past weekend. This year, the theme of the three-day festival was “Let’s Dance.” The parade grand marshal was Bruce Yates. Activities included a 5K scarecrow race, a petting zoo and dancing and ... [Full Story »] 

A recent traffic stop resulted in the arrest of two people in Braselton. Officers with the Braselton Police Department recently arrested Daniel Gil for possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance, possession of marijuana, purchase, possession or have under control any controlled substance, original container required and ... [Full Story »] 

Time ran out for Kelly Gissendaner early Wednesday morning. Despite pleas from her children and a letter written from a representative on behalf of Pope Francis, the first woman scheduled to be executed in Georgia since 1945 was put to death. The Georgia Supreme Court voted 5-2 Tuesday afternoon to deny a stay of execution and any last minute ... [Full Story »] 

The 41st annual Hoschton Fall Festival is Sept. 25, 26 and 27th. Booths, entertainment and events will be located in three main areas including the downtown square, the Depot area and at the area in front of Lawson's Funeral. The theme is "Let's Dance" and the festival committee will have several groups of different kinds of dancers to perform ... [Full Story »] 

A Braselton man filed a report with the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office after a woman he met online, who moved in with him, appeared to have taken over $8,800 worth of items from his home, his credit card and his passport while he was away on business. According to the report, the complainant said he began taking to the female in question on ... [Full Story »] 

A woman was arrested on a domestic violence charge following an incident where she allegedly hit her boyfriend while drinking alcohol at a Hwy. 82, Jefferson, residence, according to a Jackson County Sheriff’s Office incident report. The victim reported that the two started drinking around 4:30 p.m. and she became upset with him about two ... [Full Story »]