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BOC approves apartment complex

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Tuesday, August 26. 2008

BY KRISTI REED The Barrow County Board of Commissioners voted Tuesday to approve a request to construct an apartment complex near the intersection of Chancey Circle and Haymon Morris Road. The 46.77 acres development will have up to 250 apartment units. Approximately 9.5 acres of the development will be devoted to commercial use and 9.5 acres ... [Full Story »]

Two arrested for possession of meth

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Tuesday, August 26. 2008

The Auburn Police Department investigated four incidents during the past week and made three arrests. The following incidents were investigated: •battery on Carter Road. •warrant arrest on Bradford Park Lane. •warrant arrest from Winder Police Department. •warrant arrest on 4th Avenue. ARRESTS •Melissa Fae Henry, 36, 180 Parks Mill ... [Full Story »]

Winder FD to display antique fire truck

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Monday, August 25. 2008

An antique fire truck will be on display for the Winder Fire Department’s centennial open house on Saturday, Sept. 20, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will be held at the fire department’s headquarters museum at Winder Station 1, located at 90 North Broad Street, Winder. The event will also include adult and children fire safety ... [Full Story »]

BOC to vote on apartment complex request

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Monday, August 25. 2008

BY KRISTI REED The Barrow County Board of Commissioners will decide Tuesday if an apartment complex should be allowed near the intersection of Chancey Circle and Haymon Morris Road. The Barrow County Planning Commission failed to reach a consensus on a request to allow an apartment complex to be developed at the location. After a 3-3 tie vote, ... [Full Story »]

BOE meeting scheduled for Tuesday

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Monday, August 25. 2008

The Barrow County Board of Education will hold a called board meeting and works session on Tuesday, August 26 at 6 p.m. Items on the agenda include discussion of contemporary issues in education, a revision to the grading system policy and a review of the 2010 capital outlay program as it relates to construction of a new middle school in the ... [Full Story »]

Bullock named training officer

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Sunday, August 24. 2008

Barrow County Fire and Emergency Services has named Bryan Bullock as its new training officer. As training officer, Bullock will be responsible for organizing and leading training classes for the department. Bullock began his career as a junior firefighter in Arcade, with his father, who was the fire chief at the time. “I have to give credit ... [Full Story »]

Area DRIs to be reviewed August 26

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Saturday, August 23. 2008

A committee reviewing Developments of Regional Impact (DRI) will meet Tuesday, Aug. 26, at 2 p.m., at the Northeast Georgia Regional Development Center, Athens. The committee will a review a DRI for Jackson Park, which is a proposed development with 7.5 million square feet of warehouse space among 20 buildings on 701 acres on U.S. Hwy. 129, ... [Full Story »]

Drinking leads to jail time in Statham

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Saturday, August 23. 2008

The Statham Police Department made four arrests during the past week. Three of the four arrests were alcohol-related offenses. Those arrested and their charges include: •Matthew John Boggess, 26, 155 Quail Valley Road, Auburn, public intoxication. •Russell Terry Farmer, 37, 1798 Oak Spring Street, Statham, battery FVA. •John Richard ... [Full Story »]

Horse farm stirs opposition from neighbors

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Saturday, August 23. 2008

BY KRISTI REED When Jacquelin Twiss purchased 25 acres on Hancock Bridge Road four years ago, she did so with the intention of moving her business, Across the Way Stables, to the property. Four months after the purchase, Twiss had cleared five acres and built a ten stall barn. Since that time, Twiss has finished construction of her home, ... [Full Story »]

Man fights law, law wins

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Friday, August 22. 2008

An Auburn man was arrested last week for obstruction of an officer during a DUI arrest. Donald Dwayne Griffeth, 37, of 350 Pinecrest Road, Auburn was also charged with numerous other offenses including following too closely, driving with an expired tag, driving with no insurance, habitual violator, speeding, driving without a license, reckless ... [Full Story »]

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