Entries from September 2009

COLUMN: Players in trenches make difference for AHS

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Monday, September 28. 2009
You seldom hear their names mentioned, unless it is in a negative light. However, the “players in the trenches” certainly made an impact in a positive way for the Apalachee High School football team last Friday against visiting Clarke Central High School. The offensive linemen helped clear the way for a Wildcat victory and in the process ... [Full Story »] 

Winder Citizen Police Academy underway

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Monday, September 28. 2009
The 13th session of the Winder Citizen Police Academy (CPA) began Thursday, September 10 at the Winder Community Center. The first session included presentations by Winder Police Chief Stanley Rodgers and District Attorney Brad Smith. Chief Rodgers discussed recent technological changes and improvements within the department including computer ... [Full Story »] 

Column: Music has power to bridge time, memories

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Monday, September 28. 2009
“Day after day it reappears. Night after night my heartbeat shows the fear, ghosts appear and fade away. Come back another day.” — From the Men At Work song “Overkill” When you consider we are entering the final weeks of 2009, the year 1983 has certainly faded to memory for most. (For those who were even alive then I should note). I ... [Full Story »] 

Sentences issued in Superior Court

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Sunday, September 27. 2009
The Barrow County Superior Court sentenced 25 people during the past week. Those charged and their sentences are listed below. Charges listed as nolle prosequi are those in which the prosecutor or plaintiff indicated they would not proceed with the case. In criminal cases, a disposition of nolle prosequi may be entered when evidence proves ... [Full Story »] 

Tires stolen in credit card fraud

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Sunday, September 27. 2009
Over $600 worth of tires were reported stolen from a West May Street business last week. The suspect ordered the tires using a credit card. When the credit card was declined, the business contacted the suspect advising him of the problem. The suspect then provided a valid American Express card number. The suspect said he would send his mechanic ... [Full Story »] 

Comprehensive plan update meetings ahead

Posted by
BraseltonNewsTODAY
Sunday, September 27. 2009
Two meetings are coming up to give Jackson County residents the opportunity to give input on an update of the comprehensive plan. The meetings will be held on Sept. 28, at the Nicholson Community Center at 7 p.m., and on Sept. 29 at the Commerce Civic Center at 7 p.m. The meetings are open to all citizens in Jackson County. Meetings have ... [Full Story »] 

Erik Estrada to guest star on “Cop Talk”

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Sunday, September 27. 2009
Erik Estrada, star of the 1970s hit TV show “CHiPs” will be making a guest appearance on an upcoming episode of “Cop Talk” hosted by Maj. Todd Druse of the Barrow County Sheriff's Office and Capt. Dennis Dorsey of the Winder Police Department. The two-part episode will focus on Estrada’s work with Internet Crimes Against Children and ... [Full Story »] 

Mattress diving leads to arrest

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Saturday, September 26. 2009
A Lawrenceville man was arrested last week after breaking into a house to go “mattress diving.” Winder Police were dispatched to a Partridge Trail address in response to a report of suspicious activity. Upon arrival, police found a male standing outside a vacant residence smoking a cigarette. The male subject informed police that his friend ... [Full Story »] 

CERT class trains for medical disasters

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Saturday, September 26. 2009
The Barrow County Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) continued its training last week with a course in disaster medical operations. The class included topics such as performing victim assessments, opening airways, controlling bleeding and rendering basic medical treatments. CERT President Bob Richardson said the current class is a great ... [Full Story »] 

Madison Co. BOC to meet Monday

Posted by
MadisonJournalTODAY
Saturday, September 26. 2009
The Madison County Board of Commissioners will meet at 6:30 p.m., Monday, Sept. 28, in the county government complex. Agenda items include: •Chairman’s report. (Chairman Anthony Dove) •Report from IDA. (Marvin White) •Statements and remarks from citizens on agenda items. •Annual report of the Georgia Forestry Commission for the ... [Full Story »] 
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