Gary Michael Mcgowan

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David Weaver Brown

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Fredria Carter Sterling

Fredria is currently a councilmember for Hoschton, representing Post 3. She was first elected in 2021.

As of September 3, 2025, Fredria Carter Sterling did not have a website or any information online.

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Fredria is currently a councilmember for Hoschton, representing Post 3. She was first elected in 2021 and is currently serving her first term.

James Arthur Lawson

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James is from Hoschton, Georgia. He has an associate's degree in funeral services management. He lives with his wife, Carla, and their two sons in Hoschton. He is a member of the newly-planned Baptist Church on the Hill.

James is a funeral home director and embalmer at his family-owned funeral home in Hoschton. He has held these licenses since opening the business over 10 years ago. 

James Lawson | Hoschton Georgia

James is currently a council member for the City of Hoschton. He was elected in 2020 and is serving his first term.

Supports business growth, population growth, and infrastructure development.

Wants to unite citizens and city government to work together for "less government and more accountability."

Believes in preserving Hoschton's "charming small town" identity while also providing options for shopping, dining, and small businesses.

Wants to prepare for population growth to provide adequate services, infrastructure, and vision for the city in the near and distant future.

Believes in collaborative efforts to develop a city that residents can take pride in.

As of September 3, 2025, James Arthur Lawson did not have a website or any information online.

Mariya Andriyevna Bentz

- City council members work together with the rest of city council to set and implement city policy. 
- City council is tasked with ensuring the health, comfort, and safety of residents of the city 
- City council members work with the mayor to govern city departments, such as the police department, fire department, transportation department, and parks and recreation department. 
- City council members represent either the whole city or residents of a specific district. 
- Most city council members in Georgia are elected in odd years to four year terms. Elections are nonpartisan. 