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The Barrow County Board of Commissioners agreed this week to a $3 million extension of sewer service to the City of Auburn. Under a new intergovernmental agreement, the county and city governments will build five sewer projects totaling $3 million in costs over the next three years. All of the projects are contingent on the ability to get ... [Full Story »] 

Two Winder-Barrow High School students were arrested Oct. 29 after one of them allegedly handed a controlled substance to the other in view of school officials during a senior class meeting. Jesse Taylor Gentry, the son of a school employee, and Brandon Ward Kohler, a starting football player, both were charged with possession of a controlled ... [Full Story »] 

Although Barrow County leaned heavily Republican in Tuesday’s election, Barrow County’s African-American leaders are celebrating the historic election of Democrat Barack Obama as the nation’s first black President. “I am just thrilled; it’s something I have been praying for, that the day would come,” the Rev. Alfred Hazel said in an ... [Full Story »] 

A local man called the Auburn Police Department after someone damaged or stole political signs from his yard supporting Barack Obama. Morris Balmon of Wynfield Lane said he last saw his signs at 1 a.m. on Nov. 1 and noticed them missing about seven hours later. The victim said he donated $10 to an organization for each sign, but is more ... [Full Story »] 

As of 11:17 p.m., with 17 of 18 precincts reporting. Further updates will be made as results are announced by county officials. President of the United States Votes John McCain President Sarah Palin Vice President (Republican) 17613 Barack Obama President Joe Biden Vice President (Democrat) 6651 Bob Barr President Wayne A. Root Vice President ... [Full Story »]