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Barrow BOE to discuss charter schools

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Thursday, July 24. 2008

The Barrow County Board of Education has called a meeting for Thursday, July 31 at 6 p.m. to discuss charter schools. The meeting will be held at the Barrow County Schools Professional Development Center and Central Offices, 179 W. Athens Street, Winder.

Apartment complex request results in split vote

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Wednesday, July 23. 2008

BY KRISTI REED The Barrow County Planning Commission failed to reach a consensus on a request to allow an apartment complex to be developed near the intersection of Chancey Circle and Haymon Morris Road. After a 3-3 tie vote, the request to rezone the 46.77 acres from agricultural to R3 for a master planned development will go to the Barrow ... [Full Story »]

BCSO lists arrests

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Wednesday, July 23. 2008

The Barrow County Sheriffâ€™s Office made 50 arrests during the past week. Those arrested and their charges are: â€¢Rex Martin Bailey, 46, 1652 Thomas Drive, Hoschton, theft by receiving stolen property. â€¢Christopher Lee Barnes, 38, 1869 Apploosa Lane, Buford, probation violation. â€¢George Joseph Bartel, 40, 2375 Mountain ... [Full Story »]

Barrow leaders unveil plans for county’s future

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Tuesday, July 22. 2008

BY KRISTI REED After 18 months of work, the Barrow County Comprehensive Plan for 2007-2027 is complete. Barrow County Commission Chairman Doug Garrison said the plan is a valuable resource for managing the county’s growth. “Tonight is a culmination of a long process that began in 2006 when we started down this road for renewing the ... [Full Story »]

Garrison, Yearwood address GOP gathering

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Tuesday, July 22. 2008

BY KRISTI REED With two hotly contested races being decided in the August 5 runoff, the primary season continues for the Barrow County Republican Party. Members of the Barrow County Republican Party heard a final pitch from the commission chairman candidates at the Monday night meeting of the Barrow GOP. Incumbent candidate Doug Garrison took ... [Full Story »]

D.A. candidates trade barbs at GOP meeting

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Tuesday, July 22. 2008

BY KRISTI REED With the runoff just two weeks away, the candidates for District Attorney have become more aggressive in their attempts to cast doubt on their opponents’ qualifications. Candidates Brad Smith and Donna Sikes had just two minutes to address the Republican Party faithful at the Monday night meeting of the Barrow County GOP. With ... [Full Story »]

D.A. candidates trade barbs at Barrow GOP meeting Mon. night

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Tuesday, July 22. 2008

Stiffer fines proposed in Auburn

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Monday, July 21. 2008

People who break the law in the City of Auburn could soon be paying a heftier fine for their offense. With the rising costs of gas, the Auburn City Council is looking at stiffer traffic fines to help offset the cost of patrolling. The council will vote at its monthly meeting Thursday, August 7, at 7 p.m. on an additional $20 to be added to ... [Full Story »]

Proposed skate park gets opposition from Auburn council

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Monday, July 21. 2008

Some Auburn residents have been hoping for a skate park in the Barrow County town. But the majority of the council members voiced opposition to the idea at a meeting Thursday night. No vote was taken and the matter will be part of future city discussions on the city’s recreation agenda. Council members Dorissa Shackelford, Peggy Langley and ... [Full Story »]

MONDAY: Garrison, Yearwood to speak at GOP meeting

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Monday, July 21. 2008

Barrow County chairman candidates Doug Garrison and Danny Yearwood will speak at the Monday, July 21 meeting of the Barrow County Republican Party. Each candidate will be allowed two minutes to speak. Garrison and Yearwood will face each other in a runoff election on August 5. The featured speaker Monday night will be talk show host Martha ... [Full Story »]

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