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Sheriff $606,800 over budget, no-show at BOC meeting

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Tuesday, September 23. 2008

By Kristi Reed Earlier this month, the Barrow County Board of Commissioners was asked to allocate an additional $606,800 dollars to cover cost overruns at the Sheriff’s Department. Though asked to attend the September 9 meeting, neither Sheriff Joe Robinson nor any of his staff were present to answer commissioners’ questions or justify the ... [Full Story »]

Barrow emergency personnel remind citizens to prepare for disasters

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Sunday, September 21. 2008

Barrow County Fire and Emergency Services is reminding citizens that September is National Preparedness Month — a time when families should develop or update their disaster preparedness plan and kits. “It is important for every citizen to be prepared for a disaster that may affect them and their family,” said Lt. Scott Dakin, public ... [Full Story »]

BOC to vote on 2009 budget

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Sunday, September 21. 2008

The Barrow County Board of Commissioners will meet Tuesday, September 23 at 7 p.m. to vote on the proposed 2009 budget. The economic downturn has had a significant impact on next year's budget. Among the items left unfunded for next year are $1.8 million in capital purchases and 45 requested positions including additional staff for the ... [Full Story »]

Thefts keep Winder PD busy

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Saturday, September 20. 2008

The Winder Police Department investigated the following incidents during the last week: •aggravated assault, simple battery and battery on 2nd Street. •terroristic threats on Wood Avenue at East Oak Street. •theft by conversion and theft by taking on Lily Drive. •forgery on North Broad Street. •theft by taking on Mobile Drive. ... [Full Story »]

Neighbors oppose Rockwell Church Road development

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Saturday, September 20. 2008

By Kristi Reed Area homeowners turned out in force at Thursday’s planning commission meeting to voice opposition for a mixed used development planned for Rockwell Church Road. Owners Daniel Blitch and Mary Bean have requested that 144 acres located at Rockwell Church Road and Hwy. 53 be rezoned to allow a master planned development with 237 ... [Full Story »]

BOC considers stormwater utility fee

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Friday, September 19. 2008

By Kristi Reed With state and federal mandates placing an added financial burden on Barrow County’s Public Works Department, county officials are exploring means of funding required repairs and maintenance of stormwater facilities. Public Works Director Terry Darragh said proper maintenance will allow the county to meet environmental ... [Full Story »]

Auburn P.D. investigates numerous incidents

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Friday, September 19. 2008

The Auburn Police Department investigated the following incidents recently: •domestic dispute on Mount Moriah Road. •neighborhood complaint on Mount Moriah Road. •public intoxication disturbance on Main Street. •domestic dispute on Carter Road. •fight on Carter Road. •theft by taking on Summit Ridge. •fleeing or attempting to ... [Full Story »]

Blaze destroys vacant Auburn house

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Thursday, September 18. 2008

A fire destroyed a vacant house in Auburn early Wednesday morning on Sept. 17, according to the Barrow County Fire and Emergency Services. When firefighters arrived at the Carolyn Street around 5 a.m., the house was heavily involved with flames showing through the roof. “Our firefighters went into a defensive mode right away and were able to ... [Full Story »]

Demolition to begin on airport owned houses

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Thursday, September 18. 2008

By Kristi Reed The Barrow County Airport Authority has approved an $11,350 bid from Dale Harbin Grading to demolish three houses located on airport property near the end of runway 31. Two of the three houses, all located at Hwy. 8 and Giles Road, must undergo asbestos abatement prior to demolition. The authority approved a bid of $9,670 from ... [Full Story »]

Teen arrested for drugs, probation violation

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Thursday, September 18. 2008

Dorreous Arsenio Brooks, 19, of 426 Northridge Lane in Winder was arrested by Winder Police after being found with marijuana. Brooks had a sufficient quantity of marijuana to be charged with possession with intent to distribute. Brooks faces additional charges of possession of marijuana with intent to distribute within 1,000 feet of government ... [Full Story »]

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