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Woman seeks help after crude messages

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Wednesday, September 23. 2009

An Auburn woman contacted police last week after receiving several crude voice messages from an ex-boyfriend. The woman told police that after ending the relationship with the man several weeks ago, she began receiving emails and harassing phone calls from him. After receiving several messages containing crude sexual references and requests, ... [Full Story »]

Sentences issued in recent Superior Court proceedings

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Tuesday, September 22. 2009

Recent Barrow County Superior Court results include the following: • Dorreous Arsenio Brooks, possession of marijuana with intent to distribute: seven years probation and $1,500 fine. • Christopher Lee Barnes, possession of cocaine with intent to distribute, obstruction of a law enforcement officer and possession of a controlled substance: ... [Full Story »]

Shackleford Park closed due to flooding

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Monday, September 21. 2009

The Auburn Police Department has closed James Shackelford Park due to dangerous conditions caused by heavy rains. The chief of police ordered the park closed due to the hazard presented by rising waters in Sandy Creek and the Appalachee River. Charlotte Ewing of the Auburn Public Works department said no damage or injuries have been reported so ... [Full Story »]

Shackelford Park closed due to flooding

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Monday, September 21. 2009

Political hatred, rhetoric at an all-time high

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Monday, September 21. 2009

What is it about politics that makes people so mad? It’s a question I’ve been asking myself in recent weeks as we see people showing questionable behavior at best at so-called town hall meetings and rallies. We have a split in our country unlike anything we have ever seen. While there a few people like myself who are really in the middle on ... [Full Story »]

Drug investigation uncovers delinquency

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Monday, September 21. 2009

Police investigating a narcotics tip found more than just drugs at a Summit Ridge address. Narcotics investigators responded to 1618 Summit Ridge in Auburn after receiving information indicating there was marijuana at the residence. Upon arrival, officers made contact with two juveniles. Both admitted skipping school that day. Police instructed ... [Full Story »]

Auburn Pageant set for October 17

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Sunday, September 20. 2009

The City of Auburn will host the first ever Auburn Pageant on October 17, 2009. The event will be part of this years’ Auburnfest. The pageant is open to young men and ladies. Prizes will be awarded in four age groups: • Tiny Miss and Tiny Master Auburn, ages two to four. • Little Miss and Little Mr. Auburn, ages five to eight. • Junior ... [Full Story »]

Man arrested after “ruckus raising”

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Sunday, September 20. 2009

A Winder man was arrested last week after threatening to kill his wife and children. Barrow County Sheriff’s deputies were called to Rosewood Circle in response to domestic dispute involving an armed man. Upon arrival, deputies found William Landon Wilder, 31, of 542 Rosewood Circle, Winder, sitting outside his house. After being frisked for ... [Full Story »]

House guest steals car, money

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Saturday, September 19. 2009

A Statham man was arrested after allegedly stealing a vehicle and cash last Friday. Willie Norris McDowell, 33, of Statham, was staying at a friend’s house on Eighth Street. When the friend awoke at 3 a.m., she discovered McDowell gone and her Chevy Blazer missing. The victim also noticed $90 had been taken from a purse inside the residence. ... [Full Story »]

Winder ministry raising funds for food drive

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Saturday, September 19. 2009

Matt Guthas and his wife Ashley are on a mission. This fall, the couple hopes to raise $3,000 to help poor people in Nicaragua through their Winder based charity, Kosmos Ministries. Matt Guthas said the current fundraising effort will help provide food for “the poorest of the poor” in the Nicaraguan city of Tipitapa. Kosmos Ministries, a ... [Full Story »]

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