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I believe in angels and I like the thought of “entertaining them unawares,” so I do a lot of that. There is just something so magical and hopeful in wondering if the latest cat I rescued or homeless person I slipped an extra sandwich to, is really a visitor checking in on us from above. One of my favorite “angels unawares” was Dr. Crags ... [Full Story »] 

Barrow County narcotics investigators last Friday night made their biggest heroin bust in more than a decade. They arrested a Snellville drug dealer a little before midnight in the parking lot of a Bethlehem business and recovered 8 grams of heroin. That was enough for up to 160 single doses with a street value of about $3,000, according to the ... [Full Story »] 

Dear Editor: This letter is addressed to Becky Smith in regards to speed traps. In this day and age all too many people are racing to get somewhere fast and they care not who is in their way. I am glad the sheriff deputies are out there trying to slow down these people. How are you harassed by the speed traps if you are driving in a safe and ... [Full Story »] 

Dear Editor: This letter is addressed to Becky Smith in regards to speed traps. In this day and age all too many people are racing to get somewhere fast and they care not who is in their way. I am glad the sheriff deputies are out there trying to slow down these people. How are you harassed by the speed traps if you are driving in a safe and ... [Full Story »] 

Barrow County State Rep. Terry England is a co-sponsor of a plan which would give Georgia its own stimulus plan. England said it is a “common sense” approach that would benefit small businesses in the state and help give them needed support to grow. “It doesn’t involve sending out a bunch of money, but there are several common sense ... [Full Story »]