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Barrow County Animal Control Director Stephen F. Eades resigned Friday afternoon. Board of commissioners Chairman Danny Yearwood said Friday night that he told Eades earlier in the afternoon that he would be demoted and no longer serve as the animal control director. Eades was offered a position as an animal control officer, but chose to resign ... [Full Story »] 

The start of Danny Yearwood’s career as chairman of the Barrow County Board of Commissioners has been unusually rocky. In the past week, the county’s top two administrators and the director of planning and development have resigned. The final day at work for Keith Lee, chief administrator, is Friday. The final day of assistant administrator ... [Full Story »] 

Michael Lee Womack, 55, Winder, was arrested by Barrow County Sheriff's Office Investigators this week on two counts of child molestation and one count of cruelty to children. Womack was an employee in the Barrow County School System at the time of the incident, but officials said it does not appear the incident was related to his employment. ... [Full Story »] 

Citizens attending city council meetings in Auburn will now have an opportunity to address specific issues before members vote on those items. The city council has approved a measure which allows citizens an additional public comment portion at meetings prior to agenda items which require voting action. Comments must be made about items on the ... [Full Story »] 

The Winder Police Department has asked the city council to institute a city alarm ordinance that would impose registration and equipment requirements and fines for an excessive number of false alarms. Winder Police Capt. Dennis Dorsey said during a council work session Tuesday afternoon that police officers are responding to too many false ... [Full Story »]