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Increased crime top concern for sheriff candidates

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Wednesday, June 25. 2008

BY KRISTI REED While county commission candidates were talking about bringing more growth to Barrow County, Republican County sheriff candidates Murray Kogod and Jud Smith were discussing the downside of that growth. Democratic candidate James Bonnemer did not attend the Monday night candidate forum hosted by the Barrow County Chamber of ... [Full Story »]

High-density project wants Auburn annexation

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Tuesday, June 24. 2008

BY BRANDON REED The Auburn City Council is slated to vote on the annexation of 150-plus acres for a high-density residential project at its next meeting. The request comes from Sweet Apple Development, LLC, which wants to place a planned “suburban village” development called “Auburn Station” on the property at 1786 Atlanta Highway. The ... [Full Story »]

Commission candidates call for more industrial, commercial growth

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Tuesday, June 24. 2008

BY KRISTI REED If there was a dominant theme at the Monday night candidate forum hosted by the Barrow County Chamber of Commerce, it was growth. As with the candidates for the chairman’s race, the commission candidates cited balanced growth as a major issue for Barrow County. Each candidate was asked how their district could contribute to ... [Full Story »]

Growth primary issue for chairman candidates

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Monday, June 23. 2008

BY KRISTI REED Managed growth. Smart growth. Balanced growth. No matter what term the candidates used, they shared a similar message: Barrow County needs more industrial and commercial growth. The candidates had the opportunity to present their plans for economic development at the Monday night candidate forum hosted by the Barrow County ... [Full Story »]

No charges to be filed in Brumbalow shooting

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Monday, June 23. 2008

District Attorney Rick Bridgeman announced today that no charges will be filed against the officer involved in the 2007 shooting death of Deborah Brumbalow. In a letter to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, Bridgeman wrote that his office has completed its investigation into the November 2007 incident and determined that the officer’s ... [Full Story »]

BOC to consider road project bids at June 24 meeting

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Monday, June 23. 2008

The Barrow County Board of Commissioners will consider bids for the repair of three county roads, one City of Auburn road and one City of Bethlehem street as part of the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) 2008 Local Assistance Road Program at its June 24 meeting. The county is responsible for patching the roads prior to resurfacing by ... [Full Story »]

Recycling facility gets preliminary approval

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Monday, June 23. 2008

BY KRISTI REED The Barrow County Planning Commission has recommended approval for a special use permit to allow plastics recycling at 738B Tucker Road. The company, MC Plastic Recyclers, will take high-density polyethylene plastics and process them for re-use by manufacturers. Plastic containers such as milk crates and bakery racks will be fed ... [Full Story »]

GOP leaders urge citizens to vote

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Friday, June 20. 2008

The Barrow County Republican Party is urging voters to cast a ballot in the July 15 Republican primary. The local races will have a great impact on the future and the way of life for area residents, said Barrow Republican Party chairman Ken Young. Several races will be decided by the July 15 primary, including the race for county commission ... [Full Story »]

Braselton to reconsider request from developer

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Thursday, June 19. 2008

The developer of a controversial site near Chateau Elan is asking Braselton to reconsider its prohibition of certain uses for a retail project. The Braselton Planning Commission is set to hear a request by Lensned, LLC, to change zoning conditions for a planned unit development on Ga. Hwy. 211, at the intersection of Liberty Church Road in ... [Full Story »]

Winder PD investigates several vehicle break-ins

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Wednesday, June 18. 2008

The Winder Police Department received five complaints of vehicle break-ins during the past week. Incidents of entering an auto with the intent to commit a theft or felony were reported at locations on Fairview Court, Jessie Street, West Midland Avenue and twice on North 5th Avenue. No arrests have been made at this time. The Winder Police ... [Full Story »]

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