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England responds to critics of watering bill

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Friday, March 14. 2008

BY REP. TERRY ENGLAND Tuesday of this week marked the 30th day of our 40 day legislative session. This is a crucial day because it is the day that a bill must have passed at least one body in order to have a chance of becoming law. This is always a busy day as we rush to get key legislation passed in time to be considered by the Senate before ... [Full Story »]

Healan opposes England’s water legislation

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Wednesday, March 12. 2008

Public Works Director Terry Darragh told the Barrow County Board of Commissioners at Tuesday night’s meeting that the county’s water situation has improved. But at least one commissioner voiced opposition to state efforts led by local legislator Rep. Terry England that would override local government decisions on water restrictions. Darragh ... [Full Story »]

Barrow BOC: No straw vote to be held on runway expansion

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Wednesday, March 12. 2008

After weighing feedback from citizens, the Barrow County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously Tuesday night against doing a summer straw vote regarding the extension of the runway at the Northeast Georgia Regional Airport. The Barrow BOC had considered asking voters during the July primary if they would support a runway extension for ... [Full Story »]

Madison in state prison system

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Monday, March 10. 2008

Former Piedmont Judicial Circuit District Attorney Tim Madison was transferred Monday morning to the Georgia Diagnostic Center in Jackson, located in central Georgia. Madison, who was sentenced to serve six years following a guilty plea in Banks County Superior Court last week, turned himself in at the Banks County Jail Saturday morning, ... [Full Story »]

BOC may consider 'straw vote' Tues. night

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Monday, March 10. 2008

Barrow County leaders will consider asking for a July staw poll on expanding the local airport at Tuesday night’s board of commissioners meeting. The poll, as envisioned by some leaders, would be whether or not to extend the runway at the Northeast Georgia Regional Airport. Barrow Board of Commissioners Chairman Doug Garrison said two weeks ... [Full Story »]

OPINION: What’s the goal of ‘straw vote'?

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Monday, March 10. 2008

THE BARROW County Board of Commissioners are considering asking for a non-binding “straw vote” this July on whether or not to extend the runway at Northeast Georgia Regional Airport. Yet airport authority member Don Holliday told a crowd of concerned citizens last week that there isn’t any plan to extend the runway. “We’ve not ... [Full Story »]

Firefighter killed in I-85 wreck

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Friday, March 7. 2008

A Gwinnett County firefighter was killed in a three-car collision on I-85 in Jackson County on Friday morning. Lt. Don Howard Kirkpatrick, 46, Hartwell, was off-duty at the time of the accident, according to the Gwinnett County Department of Fire and Emergency Services. Two others were injured when a vehicle crossed the interstate and struck ... [Full Story »]

Madison sentenced to 6 years in jail

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Wednesday, March 5. 2008

It was the lack of an apology that apparently angered the judge the most. Superior Court Judge Robert Mallis strongly chastised former District Attorney Tim Madison for not apologizing to the young assistant he pulled into his theft scheme. The judge then sentenced the former District Attorney to serve six years in prison and six years on ... [Full Story »]

Barrow BOE considers increasing school meal prices

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Wednesday, March 5. 2008

Breakfast and lunch may cost more in Barrow County Schools next year. After eight years without a price increase, rising food and labor costs have forced the Barrow County Board of Education to consider charging students more for cafeteria food. If the Board approves the proposed increase, school breakfast prices will rise from $0.75 to $1.00. ... [Full Story »]

3 killed in Sunday wreck on Hwy. 211

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Wednesday, March 5. 2008

Three people died in a head-on collision on Ga. Hwy. 211 in Barrow County on Sunday, after Braselton police said one of its officers tried to stop a speeding vehicle. (Photo courtsey of WSBTV, Atlanta.) Braselton assistant police chief Lou Solis said a town officer was patrolling at the intersection of Ga. Hwy. 124 and Hwy. 211 in the town ... [Full Story »]

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