Barrow News-Journal

Barrow is home to its only mid-week print and digital newspaper, the Barrow News-Journal, which has proudly received recognition from the Georgia Press Association. Additionally, it serves as the official legal publication for Barrow County.

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SMITH: In Cashiers, a blend of nature, hospitality and charm

1 week ago | mainstreetnews.com | Loran Smith

CASHIERS, N. C. – This is a busy outpost in the spring, summer, and fall — a place where there are spectacular views, unlimited recreational options, good food, and good times. There are waterfalls, rhododendron, honeysuckle, deer, black bear and moonshine if you want your kicks home made. You can sit by a fire year ‘round, cozying up to stone fireplaces that render blessings after blessings as you count them.
SMITH: Manuel Diaz

1 week ago | mainstreetnews.com | Loran Smith

BY LORAN SMITHThe upcoming induction of three Bulldog icons into the “Circle of Honor” in late August will be especial in that in the prime years of their careers, they were the best of their time: Herschel Walker was the best running back in the country; Jeff Wallace was the best women’s coach; and Manuel Diaz was the best men’s coach.
RICH: The Summer Leaves

1 week ago | mainstreetnews.com | Ronda Rich

It’s the first two weeks of summer when the world is awhirl with different shades of green, blackberry winter has passed and the days are warmed to perfection which are particularly enchanting. The trees are fully filled out and the kudzu has begun its annual take over of telephone poles and shacks long abandoned. Always, I have said that autumn is my favorite season and it is for all the beautiful colors with which it adorns the earth in the colder parts of the country.
Last week a whirlwind of events

1 week ago | mainstreetnews.com | Mike Buffington

The whirlwind of turmoil since January 20 has been a lot for most people to absorb. That’s undoubtedly by design as the Trump Administration uses a “shock and awe” strategy to overwhelm those who object to his Constitutional overreach and moves to consolidate power. Still, the news of the last week has been extraordinary. Seldom in the nation’s history — during peacetime — have there been so many events happening in such a short period of time.
Hoschton approves $1.14 million bid for water line upgrades

1 week ago | mainstreetnews.com | Ben Munro

The Hoschton City Council has approved a $1.14 million bid to complete Phase II of its water system improvements with the installation of new 12-inch water lines on New St.The council reviewed the bid at its Thursday (June 12) work session and approved the proposal on Tuesday (June 17).
Max price set for Hoschton sewer system expansion

1 week ago | mainstreetnews.com | Ben Munro

Having been in the planning stage for years, the City of Hoschton has now secured an 80% guaranteed maximum price (GMP) of $31.82 million with Reeves Young to expand its wastewater treatment plant to a capacity of 950,000 gallons per day. Money paid during this phase will also help facilitate the planned transition to two million gallons per day. The Hoschton City Council voted to accept the GMP on June 17.
Road repairs coming to Villages, Peachtree Rd. in Hoschton

1 week ago | mainstreetnews.com | Ben Munro

The City of Hoschton will use $286,000 in state road improvement funds for extensive road repairs in the Villages subdivision and on Peachtree Rd.The project will include paving and patching in The Village, as well as some patching on Peachtree Road. The city awarded the project on Tuesday (June 17) to Allied Paving Contractors, the lowest among four bidders.
Booster pump for Hoschton north water tank complete

1 week ago | mainstreetnews.com | Ben Munro

Hoschton’s long-awaited booster pump for its north water tank is now complete, finally allowing it to fill the tank, which was built in 2023, according to a report from Mayor Debbie Martin. The city won’t fill the 500,000-gallon tank until the fall to avoid interrupting the irrigation system. Meanwhile, completion of the city’s 750,000-gallon south water tank at Jopena Rd., across from Publix, is not expected until early 2026.
Bennie Gantt, one of Comer’s oldest Black residents, shares some memories

1 week ago | mainstreetnews.com | Josina Guess

The first time I met Bennie Gantt, 87, he was sitting outside of his house chopping pears. I had moved onto his street in 2017, and was getting to know my neighbors. “Have you lived in Comer long?” I asked. He said something like, “Oh, I’ve been here a few years.”Except for six months in Athens, a year in Colbert, and a very brief try in Chicago (he left after a week because he couldn’t stand the rats), Gantt has lived for almost nine decades in the town where he was born.
Convenience store with retail, self-storage approved for Friendship Rd. in South Hall

1 week ago | mainstreetnews.com | Ben Munro

A convenience store with retail and self-storage in South Hall at the intersection of Friendship Rd. and Ridge Rd. has received approval. The Hall County Board of Commissioners on Thursday (June 12) voted unanimously in favor of a zoning amendment request from Sinndar Enterprises to allow for the project.