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Tag light violation leads to arrest

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Wednesday, September 17. 2008

Samuel Lee Farmer, 43, 883 Davis Road, Jefferson, was arrested after being stopped for a tag light violation. Farmer’s problems were compounded when an officer noticed an open container of alcohol in his vehicle. When asked for his identification, Farmer provided the officer with false information – presumably in an attempt to hide his ... [Full Story »]

Department heads struggle with budget restrictions

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Wednesday, September 17. 2008

By Kristi Reed The Barrow County Board of Commissioners continued its series of budget work sessions Tuesday night with a review of the public safety and judicial portions of the proposed 2009 budget. In 2009, Barrow County has allocated $20.8 million to public safety, a $1.4 million increase from 2008. Though the budget is being increased, ... [Full Story »]

Prospective buyer found for Granite Hotel

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Tuesday, September 16. 2008

By Kristi Reed The long-awaited renovation of the Granite Hotel may soon be a step closer to completion. Winder Mayor Chip Thompson announced Tuesday that Mitch Williams has offered to buy the historic property for $250,000. The Downtown Development Authority (DDA), the legal owners of the building, approved the sale on Monday. In accordance ... [Full Story »]

Healan, Post argue over use of Pro Care

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Tuesday, September 16. 2008

By Kristi Reed In an effort to provide better emergency service delivery to the citizens of Barrow County, the fire department contracted with a private ambulance service, Pro Care EMS, last October to provide non-emergency medical transport. According to Barrow County Fire and Emergency Services Chief Robert Post, utilizing Pro Care EMS has ... [Full Story »]

Barrow firefighter to make calendar debut

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Monday, September 15. 2008

A Barrow County firefighter has been selected to pose in the Georgia Firefighters Burn Foundation’s firefighters calendar. Aaron Fuller — who joined the Barrow County Fire and Emergency Services in 2003 — was one of 16 finalists for the calendar, which is $15. Pre-orders are now being taken by the Georgia Firefighters Burn Foundation with ... [Full Story »]

Lazy Daze scheduled for September 20

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Friday, September 12. 2008

The second annual Lazy Daze outdoor music festival will be held Saturday, September 20, from 7 p.m. until midnight in downtown Winder. The event will be held in the area between the Winder Community Center and the Winder Picnic Pavilion. The event is free and will include the best in local and regional bands. Artists scheduled to perform ... [Full Story »]

Winder PD hauls 27 to jail

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Friday, September 12. 2008

The Winder Police Department made 27 arrests and investigated 75 incidents over the past two weeks. Those arrested and their charges include: •Travis Denard Flanigan, 27, 248 Wood Avenue, Apt. A, Winder, aggravated battery and probation violation. •Steven Trumaine Griffin, 29, 124 Second Street, Apt. 17, Winder, false imprisonment FVA, ... [Full Story »]

Budget cuts may affect county services

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Thursday, September 11. 2008

By Kristi Reed With the economy wreaking havoc on Barrow County revenues, department heads are trying to cut expenses as they work to finalize the 2009 budget. The Barrow County Board of Commissioners met Thursday for a general government budget work session. The general government portion of the budget represents 27 percent of the $37.5 ... [Full Story »]

McCain keeps maverick status with VP pick

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Thursday, September 11. 2008

BY CHRIS BRIDGES John McCain, who has never been above stepping out of line with the powers-that-be in the Republican Party, pulled a fast one recently with his selection of a political unknown as his running mate. Out of the clear, blue Alaska sky McCain stunned political pundits (and literally had them guessing until the final hour) by ... [Full Story »]

Auburn approves 2009 budget

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Thursday, September 11. 2008

BY SHARON HOGAN The Auburn City Council unanimously approved its 2009 budget Thursday night. The budget shows a total of $7.17 million in anticipated revenue and $6.91 million in projected expenditures. The council held a public hearing to discuss the budget in August. The council also amended the city’s 2008 budget to reflect a change in ... [Full Story »]

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