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BCSO puts 57 behind bars

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Thursday, September 4. 2008

The Barrow County Sheriff’s Office arrested 57 people over the past week. Those arrested and their charges include: •Brenda Kennedy Alley, 48, 1331 Osborne Road, Statham, probation violation. •Misti Amber Arriga, 34, 1218 Highway 124, Hoschton, probation violation. •Wesley Allen Bagwell, 20, 106 Appalachee Church Road, Auburn, Violation ... [Full Story »]

Barrow BOE takes no action on Bible classes

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Thursday, September 4. 2008

BY CHRIS BRIDGES One Barrow County Board of Education member said offering courses in teaching the new and Old Testament of the Bible as history and literature was simply political. Another feared it would leave the board, and possibly individual teachers and principals, open to an expensive lawsuit. The superintendent decided not to make a ... [Full Story »]

Winder, Statham police make ten arrests

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Wednesday, September 3. 2008

Arrests made last week by the Winder and Statham police departments include the following: WINDER •Joseph Cecil Black, 49, 255 Georgia Avenue, Winder, Violation of Georgia Controlled Substance Act (VGCSA) trafficking methamphetamine, possession of drug-related object and possession of tools for the commission of a crime. •Donald Vincent ... [Full Story »]

BOC gets first look at 2009 budget

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Tuesday, September 2. 2008

By Kristi Reed Continuing economic woes have forced the county to eliminate several requested items from the 2009 budget. The Barrow County Board of Commissioners got its first look at the proposed cuts Tuesday night. Among the items left unfunded for next year are $1.8 million in capital purchases and 45 requested positions including ... [Full Story »]

Downtown Winder to get face lift

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Tuesday, September 2. 2008

By Kristi Reed The City of Winder, in conjunction with the Downtown Development Authority, has approved a grant program which will provide local businesses with funds to improve the exterior of buildings in the downtown area. The façade rehabilitation program will provide up to $3,000 per business for storefront improvements including new ... [Full Story »]

Entries from September 2008